BIPES

BIPES: Block based Integrated Platform for Embedded Systems allows text and block based programming for several types of embedded systems and Internet of Things modules using MicroPython, CircuitPython, Python or Snek. You can connect, program, debug and monitor several types of boards using network, USB or Bluetooth. No software install needed!

Internet of Things (IoT)JavaScriptGPL-3.0

Abstract

BIPES is an open-source Internet of Things (IoT) project. BIPES: Block based Integrated Platform for Embedded Systems allows text and block based programming for several types of embedded systems and Internet of Things modules using MicroPython, CircuitPython, Python or Snek. You can connect, program, debug and monitor several types of boards using network, USB or Bluetooth. No software install needed!. BIPES allows anyone to quickly and reliably design, program, build, deploy and test embedded systems and IOT devices and applications. It is fully based on a web environment, so absolutely no software install is needed on the client / developer machine. It is built using JavaScript, Arduino, ESP32, ESP8266. The complete source code is publicly available on GitHub under the GNU General Public License v3.0, making it a useful reference for students building an Internet of Things (IoT) mini project or final-year project.

1. Introduction

BIPES allows anyone to quickly and reliably design, program, build, deploy and test embedded systems and IOT devices and applications. It is fully based on a web environment, so absolutely no software install is needed on the client / developer machine.

More information at the project website: bipes.net.br.

2. Objective

BIPES: Block based Integrated Platform for Embedded Systems allows text and block based programming for several types of embedded systems and Internet of Things modules using MicroPython, CircuitPython, Python or Snek. You can connect, program, debug and monitor several types of boards using network, USB or Bluetooth. No software install needed!

This project demonstrates how JavaScript, Arduino, ESP32 can be applied to a real-world Internet of Things (IoT) problem.

4. Technology Stack

JavaScriptArduinoESP32ESP8266

5. System Requirements

General requirements for this technology stack — check the README for exact versions.

  • Node.js (LTS) and npm
  • A modern web browser
  • VS Code or any code editor
  • Git (to clone the repository)

6. Installation & Setup

git clone https://github.com/BIPES/BIPES.git
cd BIPES
make submodules
make offline

Full setup instructions are in the project README.

7. Future Enhancements

Suggested extensions you can add to make this your own project.

  • Add a mobile dashboard using Blynk or Firebase
  • Store readings in a cloud database for history charts
  • Add alerts via SMS / Telegram when thresholds are crossed

8. Viva / Review Questions

Common questions examiners ask for projects in this domain.

  1. Which microcontroller / board and sensors are used and why?
  2. How does the device send data (Wi-Fi, MQTT, HTTP, Bluetooth)?
  3. Where is the sensor data stored and visualised?
  4. How is power consumption managed?
  5. How would you secure the device and its communication?

9. Source Code & License

This project is developed by BIPES and published on GitHub under the GNU General Public License v3.0. Please follow the license terms and credit the original author when you use or modify this code.

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