Specifications
FlockLab Services Specification
FlockLab Service | Max. Rate | Time Sync Method |
---|---|---|
GPIO Tracing | 10 MHz | GlossySync/GPS |
GPIO Actuation | 10 MHz | GlossySync/GPS |
Power Profiling | 28 kSamples/s | GlossySync/GPS |
Serial Tracing | - | NTP |
Serial Forwarding | - | - |
Sync Methods
- GlossySync: Custom time synchronization based on the low-power communication protocol Glossy. Reference is a single GPS receiver.
- GPS: Use of GPS receiver as synchronization source.
- NTP: Network Time Protocol
Hardware Specification
Target Adapter SpecsTarget adapter specifications.
FlockBoard rev1.1
- Designed and produced by: ETH Zurich
- 5-56V unregulated power input (5.5-18V if USB power is used)
- Power and reset switches
- Generated voltages on-board: 3.3V, 4.2V, 5V
- RTC with battery backup (keep datetime over power cycles)
- 4 user-switchable LEDs
- 3 USB connectors with user-switchable 5V supply
- Voltage and current measurements on-board
- Connector for Gumstix verdex with 4.2V power supply
- 4 generic interface slots to attach arbitrary wireless sensor nodes using a simple adapter board
Gumstix verdex pro XL6P
- Manufacturer: Gumstix Inc, more info here
- 600 MHz PXA270 processor
- 32 MB flash
- 128 MB RAM
- Power consumption profile:
- Idle: ~100mA
- 100% CPU utilisation: ~300mA
- MicroSD slot
Gumstix netpro-vx
- 10/100 ethernet
- 802.11b/g optional
- Power consumption profile (measured ethernet only): ~100mA