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Create Dynamic IoT Dashboards with ThingsBoard and reComputer R1000

Introduction​

The ThingsBoard Community Edition, an open-source platform, offers powerful features for creating interactive dashboards that stand out among other open-source IoT solutions. With a variety of graphical tools, ThingsBoard allows users to easily visualize and monitor data collected from IoT devices, making it ideal for managing and analyzing real-time data. Whether for industrial automation, smart city projects, or environmental monitoring, ThingsBoard provides a versatile and user-friendly way to track and respond to IoT data insights.

Prerequisites​

Hardware​

reComputer R1000
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Software​

If you're new to ThingsBoard, please ensure it’s installed correctly. Refer to this wiki for guidance.

Login to ThingsBoard​

Use the following credentials to log in:

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Username: [email protected]

Password: tenant

Step 1: Provision a Device​

  • Navigate to the Devices page under the Entities section.

  • Click the + icon in the top right corner of the table and select Add new device from the drop-down menu.

  • Enter the device name. Give Client Id, Password, Username. Click Add.

  • As you add more devices, they will appear at the top of the table. The table automatically sorts devices by creation time, with the newest ones listed first.

Step 2: Connect the Device​

  • Click on your device and then click the Check connectivity button in the Device details window.
  • In the opened window, select the messaging protocol and your operating system.
  • Install the necessary client tools and copy the provided command.
  • Execute the copied command. Once the temperature readings are published successfully, the device state will change from "Inactive" to Active. You will also see the published temperature readings.
  • Close the connectivity window.

Step 3: Configure the MQTT Node in Node-RED​

  • If you collect data using different protocols like Modbus, BACnet, or OPC UA, you can use Node-RED.
  • Open Node-RED and add an MQTT Out node.
  • In the MQTT Out broker setup, configure the client name, password, broker username, and the IP address of the reComputer.
  • Use the topic v1/devices/me/telemetry to send telemetry data.
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You do not need to install the Mosquitto broker on the reComputer.

Step 4: Create a Dashboard​

Create an Empty Dashboard​

  • Navigate to the Dashboards page from the main menu on the left side of the screen.
  • Click the + sign in the upper right corner of the screen and select Create new dashboard from the drop-down menu.

  • In the dialog box, enter a title for the dashboard (the description is optional). Click Add.

  • After creating the dashboard, it will open automatically, and you can start adding widgets.

  • To save the dashboard, click the Save button in the upper right corner.

  • Your first dashboard is now created. As you add more dashboards, they will appear at the top of the list, sorted by the creation timestamp.

Add a Chart Widget​

  • Enter edit mode and click the Add new widget button at the top of the screen.
  • Find the Charts widget bundle and click on it.
  • Select the Time series chart widget.
  • In the Device field, specify the device you created earlier as the data source.
  • In the Series section, enter the data key Temperature to monitor the temperature values of a device.
  • Click Add.
  • Resize the widget and apply the changes.

You can explore additional dashboard widgets here.

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