I'm just getting started with sbRIO and wonder what is available to make a wireless connection to my embedded system?

[PETERT]

We are working on an autonomous  vehicle  and expect that the ability to monitor and or change  various operating  modes, parameters wirelessly will be useful.   I have been looking in the knowledge base, developers forum, etc to no avail.   Anybody have any experience here?     Wireless Ethernet is my preference.

[Hueter]

Petert

sbRIO is a Ethernet networked device and it can use any wireless network communication device. Connect your sbRIo to a wireless(wifi) access point and connect your computer to a wifi router and you can control it wirelessly. Once example of this is the FIRST robotics competition who use a wifi hub and access point to wirelessly control a networked compact RIO.

Message Edited by Huter on 04-08-2009 02:32 PM

[PETERT]

Any suggestions for a compact wifi access point for use with the sbRIO?   The rest of the network is already in place.

[mzaleski]

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PETERT wrote:
Any suggestions for a compact wifi access point for use with the sbRIO?   The rest of the network is already in place.

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My recommendation would be to google for variations on "rugged wifi access point" or "12V wifi access point".  My group needed 12V rugged ethernet switches.  They cost $900 but operate in extreme temperatures.  Only you know what your specification versus cost requirements.  I will caution you (as someone working with vehicle testing) that you will likely want a rugged unit that can handle 50 or 70 degC.  On a sunny day, the interior temps of a vehicle can climb 50 degrees above ambient.

Message Edited by mzaleski on 04-09-2009 01:17 PM