Internet of Things (IoT)

IoT refers to the networked interconnection devices often equipped with intelligence that can capture data from our environment. Most of appliances, including alarm clocks, lighting, etc. can be connected to the Internet via IoT devices. The IoT Corner in the Digital Makerspace provides IoT devices loan service. You can quickly build a networked device in the Makerspace and start a proof-of-concept stage for your design.

See also: Smart Home prototype by students

Location

Digital Makerspace, 4/F North Wing

IoT Wi-Fi access

The Library provides an internal Wi-Fi service. All IoT devices and applications can connect to internal Wi-Fi for testing your IoT projects. For details, please contact the Technical Support Desk.

IoT mainboard (Available to borrow)

Raspberry Pi 3
Raspberry Pi 3
Raspberry Pi 3 Development Kit
Raspberry Pi 3 Development Kit
Arduino Uno
Arduino Uno
Arduino Development Kit
Arduino Development Kit

M5GO : IoT Starter Kit

Sensors and tools

Various sensors
Various sensors
Various tools
Various tools
Electronic components
Electronic components

Software

Arduino Logo  Arduino
Raspberry Pi Logo  Raspberry Pi

Overdue Fine

$10 per day

Booking policy

Eligible users: PolyU/CPCE staff and students enrolled on programmes leading to PolyU awards.

Rules:

  • IoT mainboards and development kits are available to borrow at Technical Support Desk from Monday to Friday (except public holidays). The service will be closed one hour before Library closing.
  • IoT equipments can be borrowed for one day.
  • IoT sensors, tools and electronic components are available at IoT corner for eligible users only.
  • All IoT mainboards, sensors, tools and electronic components must remain in use in i-Space.
  • Return all sensors, tools and electronic components to IoT corner after use.
  • Ensuring fair access to all eligible users, IoT devices are available on a first-come, first-served basis.