Date: 6-8-2018
Day: Monday (week 4)
Venue: Apartment

Today, i want research about connection between Arduino 101 and Blynk applications. i already test the board repeatedly check the connection, library updated, Arduino software updated and Blynk. i told to friend's and discuss about this IOT cannot be successful. Last semester he also use the same Arduino 101 board to his project and successful to solve the board problem. He say i need to do more research and find the solution at the Arduino 101 forum.

Then, i got clues from this forum to downgrade the Arduino 101 library 2.0.2 to 1.0.7. Majority users discuss about this updated version for Arduino 101 library must be downgrade. this conversation started from Jan 2017 until Feb 2018 has been read by me and talk about library version and the software not really launched perfectly. But, i try to downgrade the Arduino 101 library to 1.0.7 version and get the problem result from uploding the coding to Arduino 101. That also same problem when i try to connect Android and Iphone to Arduino 101.

Next options i decided to finds a new Arduino UNO board and ESP8266 NodeMCU as my IOT connection system.

Date: 8-8-2018
Day: Wednesday (week 4)
Venue: Diamond Square, Gombak

I decide to buy a few component at 12-4-1 (4th Floor), Block D, Diamond Square,, Jalan Semarak Api 3,, Off Jalan Gombak,, Gombak, 53000 Wilayah Persekutuan, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.

The previous IOT component used in my project is Arduino 101 and work as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) system was problem. The BLE cannot synchronous pairing each other with Blynk application. Then, i was change my second plan to use ESP8266 NodeMCU as my project. This NodeMCU can be program in two categories (Web Server and Modem Wifi). So, i take time to do some research related with this component. 

The comparison between Web Server and Modem is very different. The Web Server is used difficult language and use the other application software to create the program. So, as usual i choose the Modem Wifi because the program software is very simple and just paste the token from Blynk and paste into Arduino Software. Then, The arduino Software also have a guideline for user to create any types of program related what the component are chosen.   

While the Arduino use for sending the code into LCD 16x2. The LCD will display 3 different types of operation and will choosen by postman. This trial, i just create the menu display in 3 types (Flyers, Mails and Catalog) for choosen.

Date: 30-7-2018
Day: Monday (week 3)
Venue: Apartment

Today, i try to learn about IOT using the Bluetooth Device which already existing in Arduino 101. First thing first, i want create a simple coding has been added in Arduino library software. the simple coding is use LED and apply in terminal D7 at the Arduino 101 board. Before that, i already download all library about Arduino 101 and Blynk apps in smartphone. All the guideline tutorial to test the IOT system just follow the Youtube channel and Arduino 101 forum.

Links here----->>       https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v-QGHy_rxM&t=30s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UQo_vrA_Hk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqinNfAr51E

First, i find the Arduini 101 library in software and selected the right port has been detected in my computer. Then, choose file>>example>>blynk>>Arduino 101 to create the program. This program was given empty space to paste the Token from Blynk apps in smartphone. After that, upload the coding into Arduino 101 until the uploding is done.

First try result i got some problem with connection between Blynk apps with Arduino 101. By the way, the Blynk apps show already detect with Arduino 101. But, the Blynk has been stuck connection and cannot pair with the Arduino 101. 

                             


Date: 1-8-2018
Day: Wednesday (week 3)
Venue: TTL 2 (G06)

Today is a first briefing for all student FYP 2 at TTL2. Mr. Kanendra as moderator give a speech for student to reminded all about activities for this semester. The final project must be completed before week 14. Then, student also need to arrange or manage timetable step-by-step during constuct and finish your report until Industrial Day is began.

Date: 23-7-2018
Day: Monday (week 2)
Venue: Apartment

Finally, the Arduino 101 has arrived and i buy it from carousell apps. This is first component was i bought it. After that, i start to buy GSM module, Servo Motor and Sensor. The market price is RM200 and above but, i got discount price is RM130 only. There are two different types of Arduino production made by USA and Italy.

Firstly, Arduino 101 must do the testing board because want to check if the board can upload or run the program. Before that, i already install the Arduino software from https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software . This software is free and reliable source to download. Next step install the Arduino 101 library open source in Arduino Software Tool>>Board>>Board Manager>>Type Arduino 101

Then, Install Blynk software from smartphone and download the Blynk Library from https://github.com/blynkkk/blynk-library/releases/tag/v0.5.3 . paste the library C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\libraries. This Blynk Library is IOT system that can be apply in FYP project. An example from this project using BLE system that can be connected with smartphone to protect their mail from stolen.

After finish download all library. i just try the basic code from LED blinking library and make sure choose the right port and board before upload the coding. Finally, the result has been DONE.