Integrated Programming with Creator Pro

by Karanbir Singh Internet Marketing Manager

The Creator Pro stands out among WisKey open source hardware as a module with which developers can accomplish a great deal more than with other similar modules in the same category.

More Bang for your Buck

The Arduino compatible Creator Pro board from RAK Wireless offers some unbeatable features at a very affordable price. For one, The Creator Pro comes with the RTL8711AM processor and features 1MB ROM, 2MB SDRAM, 512KB SRAM, and up to 64MB SPI flash. Board specifications include the RAK473 WiFi module, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi connectivity, 1x micro USB port for power and programming and support for peripheral interfaces such as GPIO, I2C, UART, PWM, and ADC. The board can be programmed easily using the Creator IDE. RAK Wireless offers extensive support for the board along with documentation, so developers can be up and on the go with no difficulty. RAK Wireless has enabled the Creator Pro module with support for Windows XP/7/8, for 32 and 64 bit, as well as for the MAC OS operating system.

Compatibility of the Creator Pro with Other Devices

RAKwireless’ Creator Pro has been designed to be compatible with a wide number of devices. For example, the Micro USB that Creator Pro uses to supply power, is a commonly used power supply in many other devices. Further, the pins on the Creator Pro board are the same size and compatible with those of the Arduino Uno. With the integrated programming tools made available for Creator Pro by RAK Wireless, developers can take advantage of integrated high-performance CPU and the feature-rich standard Arduino library to easily implement the IoT prototype of their design.

Applications that can leverage the Creator Pro Module

The Creator Pro module’s versatility and ease of programming allows it to be used in a wide variety of IoT applications. Wireless remote control is one such application, where the development board allows you to control the I/O port of a four-wheel drive car. Creator Pro also allows developers to collect a wide variety of sensor data. Using the NFC interface that also comes with the board, a user can program the Creator Pro module to read storage information that has been recorded on the NFC tag, as well as write onto it. Using the many peripheral interfaces that the Creator Pro comes equipped with, namely GPIO, UART, PWM, I2C and so on, a developer can connect with electronic components such as switches, LEDs and sensors to collect data, which can then be uploaded and used by IoT applications on smart devices.

RAKwireless is known for its pioneering efforts at providing innovative and comprehensive solutions for LPWA connectivity that can be used to power IoT devices. Making waves in the fields of WiFi, LoRa and WiFi camera and video modules as well as Wiskey boards, RAK Wireless is all set to rule the roost in terms of their unparalleled products. With their commitment to delivering quality solutions and their excellent customer support, RAKwireless has become a top contender in the IoT space.