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| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +title: Arduino® UNO Q Applications |
| 3 | +description: An overview of various applications developed for the Arduino® UNO Q platform, showcasing unique functionalities from environmental monitoring to machine learning. |
| 4 | +author: Karl Söderby |
| 5 | +tags: [AI, Computer Vision, Audio Classification, Arduino App Lab] |
| 6 | +--- |
| 7 | + |
| 8 | +## Overview |
| 9 | + |
| 10 | +This article provides a comprehensive overview of various applications developed for the Arduino® UNO Q platform. Each application showcases unique functionalities, from environmental monitoring to machine learning, leveraging the capabilities of the Arduino ecosystem. Below is a summary of each example, detailing the app's purpose, functionality, and components used. |
| 11 | + |
| 12 | +## Requirements |
| 13 | + |
| 14 | +- [Arduino® UNO Q](https://store.arduino.cc/products/uno-q) |
| 15 | +- [USB-C® cable](https://store.arduino.cc/products/usb-c-to-hdmi-multiport-adapter-with-ethernet-and-usb-hub) |
| 16 | + |
| 17 | +## Built-in Examples |
| 18 | + |
| 19 | +### Air Quality Monitoring App |
| 20 | + |
| 21 | + |
| 22 | + |
| 23 | +The **Air Quality Monitoring App** displays real-time air quality data using the AQICN service on an 8x13 LED matrix. It visually represents air quality levels with animated emoji patterns, ranging from "Good" to "Hazardous." |
| 24 | + |
| 25 | +#### How it Works |
| 26 | + |
| 27 | +- **Data Fetching:** The app retrieves air quality data from the AQICN API for a specified city. |
| 28 | +- **Visualization:** Numeric AQI values are converted into visual patterns displayed on the LED matrix. |
| 29 | +- **Communication:** The Python® script handles API communication, while the Arduino sketch manages the LED display. |
| 30 | + |
| 31 | +#### Bricks Used |
| 32 | + |
| 33 | +- **None:** Direct communication between Python® and Arduino is facilitated through the Router Bridge. |
| 34 | + |
| 35 | +### Blink LED |
| 36 | + |
| 37 | + |
| 38 | + |
| 39 | +The **Blink** example toggles the onboard LED state every second, illustrating basic LED control and Router Bridge communication. |
| 40 | + |
| 41 | +#### How it Works |
| 42 | + |
| 43 | +- **Timing Control:** A Python® script manages the timing and state logic for the LED. |
| 44 | +- **LED Control:** The Arduino sketch handles the hardware control. |
| 45 | + |
| 46 | +#### Bricks Used |
| 47 | + |
| 48 | +- **None:** Direct communication via Router Bridge. |
| 49 | + |
| 50 | +### Blinking LED from Arduino Cloud |
| 51 | + |
| 52 | + |
| 53 | + |
| 54 | +This example allows remote control of the onboard LED from the Arduino Cloud using a dashboard with a switch. |
| 55 | + |
| 56 | +#### How it Works |
| 57 | + |
| 58 | +- **Cloud Integration:** The `arduino_cloud` Brick connects the device to the Arduino Cloud. |
| 59 | +- **LED Control:** Changes in the cloud dashboard update the LED state. |
| 60 | + |
| 61 | +#### Bricks Used |
| 62 | + |
| 63 | +- **arduino_cloud:** For cloud connectivity. |
| 64 | + |
| 65 | +### Concrete Crack Detector |
| 66 | + |
| 67 | + |
| 68 | + |
| 69 | +The **Concrete Crack Detector** uses a pre-trained machine learning model to identify cracks in concrete surfaces. It provides a web interface for image upload and displays results with highlighted crack locations. |
| 70 | + |
| 71 | +#### How it Works |
| 72 | + |
| 73 | +- **Image Analysis:** The `VisualAnomalyDetection` Brick processes images to detect structural anomalies. |
| 74 | +- **Web Interface:** Users can upload images or select samples, adjust detection sensitivity, and view results. |
| 75 | + |
| 76 | +#### Bricks Used |
| 77 | + |
| 78 | +- **visual_anomaly_detection:** For image analysis. |
| 79 | +- **web_ui:** For creating the web interface. |
| 80 | + |
| 81 | +### Glass Breaking Sensor |
| 82 | + |
| 83 | + |
| 84 | + |
| 85 | +The **Glass Breaking Sensor** classifies audio files to detect glass breaking sounds using a machine learning model. It features a web interface for audio upload and real-time classification results. |
| 86 | + |
| 87 | +#### How it Works |
| 88 | + |
| 89 | +- **Audio Classification:** The `audio_classification` Brick analyzes audio files for specific sound patterns. |
| 90 | +- **Web Interface:** Supports audio file upload and displays classification results with confidence scores. |
| 91 | + |
| 92 | +#### Bricks Used |
| 93 | + |
| 94 | +- **audio_classification:** For sound detection. |
| 95 | +- **web_ui:** For the web interface. |
| 96 | + |
| 97 | +### Image Classification HERE |
| 98 | + |
| 99 | + |
| 100 | + |
| 101 | +#### How it Works |
| 102 | + |
| 103 | +MISSING |
| 104 | + |
| 105 | +#### Bricks Used |
| 106 | + |
| 107 | +- `imageclassification`: Brick to classify objects within an image. |
| 108 | +- `web_ui`: Brick to create a web interface to display the image classification dashboard. |
| 109 | + |
| 110 | +### Linux® Blink with UI (JavaScript) |
| 111 | + |
| 112 | + |
| 113 | + |
| 114 | +The **Linux® Blink** example toggles an LED state on the board through a web-based interface, demonstrating basic event handling and UI updates. |
| 115 | + |
| 116 | +#### How it Works |
| 117 | + |
| 118 | +- **Web Interface:** A toggle switch controls the LED state via WebSocket communication. |
| 119 | +- **LED Control:** The Arduino sketch manages the LED hardware. |
| 120 | + |
| 121 | +#### Bricks Used |
| 122 | + |
| 123 | +- **web_ui:** For the web interface. |
| 124 | + |
| 125 | +### Object Detection HERE |
| 126 | + |
| 127 | + |
| 128 | + |
| 129 | +#### How it Works |
| 130 | + |
| 131 | +#### Bricks Used |
| 132 | + |
| 133 | +### System Resources Logger |
| 134 | + |
| 135 | + |
| 136 | + |
| 137 | +The **System Resources Logger** monitors and displays real-time system performance data from your Arduino UNO Q board. |
| 138 | + |
| 139 | +#### How it Works |
| 140 | + |
| 141 | +- **Data Collection:** Uses the `psutil` library to gather CPU and memory usage statistics every 5 seconds. |
| 142 | +- **Data Storage:** The `dbstorage_tsstore` Brick stores performance metrics with timestamp. |
| 143 | +- **Web Interface:** Provides interactive visualization with real-time updates via WebSocket communication. |
| 144 | + |
| 145 | +#### Bricks Used |
| 146 | + |
| 147 | +- **dbstorage_tsstore:** For time series data storage. |
| 148 | +- **web_ui:** For the web interface. |
| 149 | + |
| 150 | +### Weather Forecast on LED Matrix |
| 151 | + |
| 152 | + |
| 153 | + |
| 154 | +The **Weather Forecasting System** displays real-time weather information from the *open-meteo.com* service on the Arduino UNO Q LED matrix. |
| 155 | + |
| 156 | +#### How it Works |
| 157 | + |
| 158 | +- **Weather Data:** The `weather_forecast` Brick fetches data from the *open-meteo.com* API. |
| 159 | +- **LED Display:** The Arduino sketch manages LED matrix animations based on weather conditions. |
| 160 | + |
| 161 | +#### Bricks Used |
| 162 | + |
| 163 | +- **weather_forecast:** For fetching weather data. |
| 164 | + |
| 165 | +Each of these applications highlights the versatility and power of the Arduino® UNO Q platform, providing practical solutions for various real-world scenarios. |
| 166 | + |
| 167 | +## Examples Using Additional Hardware |
| 168 | + |
| 169 | +### Code Detector |
| 170 | + |
| 171 | + |
| 172 | + |
| 173 | +The **Code Detector** scans barcodes and QR codes using a USB camera, displaying results on a web interface and storing them in a local database. |
| 174 | + |
| 175 | +#### Additional Hardware |
| 176 | + |
| 177 | +- USB camera |
| 178 | +- USB-C® hub |
| 179 | + |
| 180 | +#### How it Works |
| 181 | + |
| 182 | +- **Code Detection:** The `camera_code_detection` Brick processes video input for code detection. |
| 183 | +- **Web Interface:** Displays live camera feed and detected codes. |
| 184 | + |
| 185 | +#### Bricks Used |
| 186 | + |
| 187 | +- **camera_code_detection:** For code scanning. |
| 188 | +- **dbstorage_sqlstore:** For data storage. |
| 189 | +- **web_ui:** For the web interface. |
| 190 | + |
| 191 | +### Detect Objects on Camera |
| 192 | + |
| 193 | + |
| 194 | + |
| 195 | +The **Detect Objects on Camera** example lets you detect objects on a live feed from a USB camera and visualize bounding boxes around the detections in real-time. |
| 196 | + |
| 197 | +#### Additional Hardware |
| 198 | + |
| 199 | +- USB camera |
| 200 | +- USB-C® hub |
| 201 | +- External power supply |
| 202 | + |
| 203 | +#### How it Works |
| 204 | + |
| 205 | +- **Video Stream:** Processes frames from a USB camera using the `video_objectdetection` Brick. |
| 206 | +- **Web Interface:** Displays the classification results and model controls. |
| 207 | + |
| 208 | +#### Bricks Used |
| 209 | + |
| 210 | +- **web_ui:** For the web interface. |
| 211 | +- **video_objectdetection:** For object detection. |
| 212 | + |
| 213 | +### Face Detector on Camera |
| 214 | + |
| 215 | + |
| 216 | + |
| 217 | +The **Face Detector on Camera** example lets you detect objects on a live feed from a USB camera and visualize bounding boxes around the detections in real-time. |
| 218 | + |
| 219 | +#### Additional Hardware |
| 220 | + |
| 221 | +- USB camera |
| 222 | +- USB-C® hub |
| 223 | +- External power supply |
| 224 | + |
| 225 | +#### How it Works |
| 226 | + |
| 227 | +- **Video Stream:** Processes frames from a USB camera using the `video_objectdetection` Brick. |
| 228 | +- **Web Interface:** Displays the classification results and model controls. |
| 229 | + |
| 230 | +#### Bricks Used |
| 231 | + |
| 232 | +- **web_ui:** For the web interface. |
| 233 | +- **video_objectdetection:** For face detection. |
| 234 | + |
| 235 | +### Hey Arduino! HERE |
| 236 | + |
| 237 | + |
| 238 | + |
| 239 | +#### How it Works |
| 240 | + |
| 241 | + |
| 242 | + |
| 243 | +#### Bricks Used |
| 244 | + |
| 245 | + |
| 246 | + |
| 247 | +### Home Climate Monitoring |
| 248 | + |
| 249 | + |
| 250 | + |
| 251 | +The **Home Climate Monitoring** app records temperature and humidity data from the Modulino® Thermo node, displaying it on a web interface. |
| 252 | + |
| 253 | +#### Additional Hardware |
| 254 | + |
| 255 | +- Modulino® Thermo |
| 256 | +- Qwiic cable |
| 257 | + |
| 258 | +#### How it Works |
| 259 | + |
| 260 | +- **Data Storage:** The `dbstorage_tsstore` Brick stores time-based data. |
| 261 | +- **Web Interface:** Displays real-time and historical data. |
| 262 | + |
| 263 | +#### Bricks Used |
| 264 | + |
| 265 | +- **dbstorage_tsstore:** For data storage. |
| 266 | +- **web_ui:** For the web interface. |
| 267 | + |
| 268 | +### Real Time Accelerometer Data |
| 269 | + |
| 270 | + |
| 271 | + |
| 272 | +The **Real Time Accelerometer Data** example records accelerometer data from the Modulino® Movement node, and streams it to a web interface. |
| 273 | + |
| 274 | +#### Additional Hardware |
| 275 | + |
| 276 | +- Modulino® Movement |
| 277 | +- Qwiic cable |
| 278 | + |
| 279 | +#### How it Works |
| 280 | + |
| 281 | +- **Motion Detection:** The `motion_detection` Brick processes accelerometer data to identify specific motion patterns using a pre-trained model. |
| 282 | +- **Web Interface:** Hosts a web server on the board, serving HTML, CSS & JavaScript files. |
| 283 | + |
| 284 | +#### Bricks Used |
| 285 | + |
| 286 | +- **motion_detection:** For processing accelerometer data. |
| 287 | +- **web_ui:** For the web interface. |
| 288 | + |
| 289 | +### UNO Q Pin Toggle |
| 290 | + |
| 291 | + |
| 292 | + |
| 293 | +The **UNO Q Pin Toggle** example lets you control the state of every pin of the Arduino UNO Q through an interactive web interface. |
| 294 | + |
| 295 | +#### Additional Hardware |
| 296 | + |
| 297 | +- USB-C® to USB-A Cable |
| 298 | + |
| 299 | +#### How it Works |
| 300 | + |
| 301 | +- **Web Interface:** Displays the board pins control dashboard with toggle switches. |
| 302 | +- **Pin Control:** The backend processes toggle requests and broadcasts updates. |
| 303 | + |
| 304 | +#### Bricks Used |
| 305 | + |
| 306 | +- **web_ui:** For the web interface. |
| 307 | + |
| 308 | +### Person Classifier on Camera |
| 309 | + |
| 310 | + |
| 311 | + |
| 312 | +The **Person Classifier** example lets you detect people on a live feed from a camera and visualize the model inference result on a user-friendly web interface. |
| 313 | + |
| 314 | +#### Additional Hardware |
| 315 | + |
| 316 | +- USB camera |
| 317 | +- USB-C® hub |
| 318 | +- External power supply |
| 319 | + |
| 320 | +#### How it Works |
| 321 | + |
| 322 | +- **Video Stream:** Processes frames from a USB camera using the `video_imageclassification` Brick. |
| 323 | +- **Web Interface:** Displays the classification results and model controls. |
| 324 | + |
| 325 | +#### Bricks Used |
| 326 | + |
| 327 | +- **web_ui:** For the web interface. |
| 328 | +- **video_imageclassification:** For person classification. |
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