Agri-Edge Development Board

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Overview

THe device can intercept data from over 150+ weather stations. It is capable of acting as an independedn weather node as well as a repeater. Suppors 433 Mhz based OOK (On-Off Keyring) modulation debugging. It is a embedded SDR tool that supports WiFI, BLE, LoRa and GSM.

Salient Features

  • Multi-Band Capability:
    • Supports 433 MHz, 868 MHz LoRa, and GSM for data transmission and reception.
  • Intercepts Weather Station Data:
    • Compatible with 180+ weather stations transmitting on 433 MHz.
  • Onboard Processor:
    • Capable of running TinyML models for intelligent data processing.
  • Peripheral Connectivity:
    • Equipped with I2C and SPI interfaces for additional peripherals.
  • Real-Time Clock (RTC):
    • Ensures timekeeping and synchronous data transmission.
  • Network Debugging Tool:
    • Can also be used for diagnosing and debugging networks.
  • USB-C Connection:
    • Provides higher power delivery and faster data rates.

Key Issues in Agricultural Data Collection

  • Limitations of IMD Weather Data:
    • IMD stations typically cover one per district, resulting in poor spatial resolution.
    • Weather data is unreliable for farms far from the station.
  • Accessing Data Locally:
    • Farmers struggle to access data without using company-specific proprietary hardware.
    • Most weather stations only provide basic data visualization and storage with limited remote access options.
  • Cost of Commercial Weather Stations:
    • Prices range from ₹10,000 to ₹2,00,000+, making them unaffordable for many farmers.