1. Campus Ambassador Demos
@ University of Melbourne
28 Feb 11:30~12:30 SunSPOT: Small, Programmable Object Technology
21 Mar 11:30~12:30 Java desktop applications with Netbeans 6.0
10 Apr 13:15~14:15 Building Mobile Games Visually Using Netbeans 6.0
24 Apr 13:15~14:15 Netbeans 6.0 Visual Web & AJAX
8 May 13:14~14:15 Solaris ZFS: The Best Filesystem on the Planet
Venue: Always ICT Theater 2
Soft drink and Pizza will be provided. (YES – FOOD!)
Attendee will automatically enter an IPOD draw.
RSVP z.tao@unimelb.edu.au Today!
2. Sun University World Tour
@ Tech Days
ATTENTION STUDENTS &
DEVELOPERS:
Don't miss the opportunity to come
learn what's new and cool in software.
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
Melbourne & Olympic Park (MOPT) WIN an Ipod Touch!
Park Function Centre Get free t-shirts and
software!
Enter via Entrance D via Olympic Boulevard
WHY ATTEND THIS FREE EVENT? (formerly known as Swan Street) Build your resume:
Get Sun Certified!
> LEARN THE LATEST IN WEB SCRIPTING
Batman Avenue
> LEARN HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN OPEN SOURCE COMMUNITIES
> LEARN WHAT'S NEW IN MOBILE JAVA DEVELOPMENT
> LEARN HOW TO GET PAID A 14% HIGHER STARTING SALARY THROUGH
SUN CERTIFICATION
> LEARN HOW TO GET A J0B @ SUN
Learn more and register (walk-ins welcome) for this FREE event by visiting:
http://au.sun.com/sunnews/events
James Gosling
Refer 3 friends to register for Sun Tech Days 2008 for the chance to win an Apple Ipod Nano 4GB Creator of Java
4. Agenda
What is Sun SPOT?
The Squawk Java VM
Sun SPOT Demo
Sun SPOT Resources
Q&A
5. What is Sun SPOT?
• A Java platform for developing
applications for wireless networks
and small devices
• Applications such as:
> Robotics
> Art
> Toys
> Personal electronics
> Commercial Applications
> Telemetries
6. Sun SPOT Device
• Basic device has three layers
> Battery
> Processor Board with Wireless
Communication
> Sensor Board (add-on card)
• Processor Board alone acts as a
base-station
• User programs the device
entirely in Java using Netbeans.
7. Sun SPOT Framework Sun Java Squawk VM
Programming Language Java
IDE NetBeans
Platform Sun SPOT
Battery capacity 720 mAh lithium-ion battery (7 hours)
Deep sleep 32 uA
CPU 180 MHz 32 bit ARM920T
Memory 512K RAM/4M Flash
Radio 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 radio
with integrated antenna
Embedded sensors • 3-axis accelerometer
• Temperature sensor
• Light sensor
• LEDs
• Analog inputs
• Switches
• General purpose I/O
8. Why Sun SPOT?
• Need for higher level programming language
> With good development tools and IDEs. eg. Netbeans.
• higher level proramming language
> Java vs. C
• Separate developer from low level hardware
> Focus on application functionality and features.
• Open Source Now!
> https://spots.dev.java.net/
9. Why Sun SPOT?
• Abstraction of low level details through VM
• Protection of hardware by VM
> Memory protection from bad code
> Security protection from malicious code
• 802.15.4 wireless communication
> upto 250Kbps, ZigBee support
> adhoc, mesh, cluster tee and star topologies.
• A simple device with sensors and wireless operates
at low power
10. Sun SPOT Build and Deploy Flow
Java Source
File
*.java
*.bin
Squawk Sun
Javac Suit SPOT
Converter Build
*.class *.suite
17. Visit http://www.sunspotworld.com/
• submit a proposal for classroom curriculum using
Sun SPOTS
• obtain a Sun SPOT development kit
• Watch some cool Sun SPOT video demos
• Participate in Sun
SPOT forum
• Create something
cool!
18. Fast Track Your Career with Sun!
• Get FREE Web-based training on JavaTM, SolarisTM & more!
> Visit: http://www.sunacademic.com
> Course registration code for University of Melbourne University is
CUS-0000096306
• Increase earnings potential with a Sun Certification!
> Sun Certified Associate/Programmer for the Java 2 Platform SE
> Sun Certified Web Component Developer for Java EE
> Sun Certified Mobile Application Developer for Java ME
> Sun Certified System/Network Admin for Solaris Operating System
• Free practice exams
• Discounted exams fees for academic developers – only US$60
(US$40 in APAC and Latin America)
20. S un S POT Ha r dwa r e [7] [11]
2.4 GHz IEEE
Antenna 802.15.4 Radio
Module
180 MHz 32 bit
512K RAM
ARM920T core 4M Flash
USB interface
with
Daughter board
mini-B connector
connector
Power Switch
21. S un S POT Ha r dwa r e [7] [11]
8 3-colors LEDs Push Buttons
Light Sensor 3-D
Accelerometer
Analog in 4-5 Temperature
sensor and
A/D Converter
Digital I/O 0-3 Analog in 0-3
Push Buttons Digital I/O 4 quot;Highquot; current output 0-3
Replicated here
