Edge Home Orchestration Go

Abstract

1. Introduction

The main purpose of Edge Orchestration project is to implement distributed computing between Docker Container enabled devices.

All the devices (TVs, fridges, washing machines, etc.) connected into Home Edge Network are considered Home Edge Devices. Some of the devices, possessing significant H/W resources and capable of running containerized applications, are called Home Edge Nodes. Tasks performed on devices of Home Edge Network are managed by Home Edge Orchestrator software. These tasks are called Home Edge Applications. They are assigned to specific Home Edge Nodes. As of now, Home Edge Orchestrator incessantly scans the Home Edge Network, forming lists of attached devices, and forms ratings of performance for them. Performance ratings are basis for deciding on which devices Home Edge Applications are to be run. If Home Edge Orchestrator cannot find device with rating higher than its own device rating, it will start the Home Edge Application locally. Home Edge Networks support distributed applications consisting of interacting Docker container instances. Docker containers offer quick deployment, easy management, safety and hardware independence. Applications that can run on Home Edge Network are deployed from cloud-based centralized storage as needed. Assortment of applications is determined by tasks that must be solved by Home Edge Network.

2. Objective

Home Edge Project in LF Edge - Edge Orchestration for home edge devices to enabling smart home use cases.

This project demonstrates how Go, Docker, Node.js can be applied to a real-world Internet of Things (IoT) problem.

4. Technology Stack

5. System Requirements

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

• Go 1.20 or later
• Git (to clone the repository)

6. Installation & Setup

git clone https://github.com/lf-edge/edge-home-orchestration-go.git
cd edge-home-orchestration-go

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 lf-edge and published on GitHub under the Apache License 2.0. Please follow the license terms and credit the original author when you use or modify this code.