MindWorks

MindWorks
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Welcome to MindWorks, where ideas flourish and curiosity reigns! This page is a playground for my thoughts, insights, and musings on the intricate dance between technology and the human experience. Here, I delve into the mind-bending intersections of cybersecurity, AI, and digital culture, all while attempting to make sense of the digital chaos surrounding us.

Think of this as my personal laboratory—minus the beakers and lab coats—where I experiment with concepts, challenge conventions, and occasionally make you chuckle (or at least roll your eyes). Join me on this intellectual journey as we explore the quirky, the profound, and everything in between. Who knows? You might just find a spark of inspiration or a new perspective amidst the madness!


Multi-Protocol Wireless Mesh Sensor Network

In this project, my team and I embarked on a journey to dissect the architecture and performance of two standout protocols: ESP-NOW and LoRa. Think of it as a friendly rivalry where each protocol flexes its muscles in the arena of connectivity.

The goal? To uncover which protocol reigns supreme for various applications while ensuring that even the most remote sensors can share their valuable data. Spoiler alert: ESP-NOW, armed with its Dynamic Source Routing (DSR) mesh algorithm, is like that overachieving student who aces every exam. It boasts impressive throughput, low latency, and bandwidth, making it a go-to for high-speed communication needs. Meanwhile, LoRa struts in, championing long-range communication and resilience against obstacles—like a marathon runner tackling hills with ease.

But it doesn’t stop there! We dove into power consumption metrics, where ESP-NOW truly shines, proving to be the energy-efficient darling for battery-operated devices in remote deployments. With this project, we aimed to equip readers with valuable insights into optimizing protocol selection, power management and protocol switching strategies in WSNs, ensuring that data flows efficiently and reliably in diverse monitoring scenarios.

So, if you're intrigued by how these protocols stack up against each other in the quest for efficient data transmission, join me in this fascinating exploration! Your sensors will thank you.

Multi-Protocol Wireless Mesh Sensor Network
Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) are pivotal for real-time environmental monitoring applications. This paper delves into the detailed architecture and performance analysis of two prominent protocols, ESP-NOW and LoRa, within the context of a WSN setup. The ESP-NOW protocol, utilizing a Dynamic Source Routing (DSR) mesh algorithm, excels in throughput, latency, and bandwidth compared to LoRa, making it suitable for high-speed, low-latency communication needs. Conversely, LoRa demonstrates advantages in long-range communication and obstacle penetration. Additionally, the analysis delves into power consumption, where ESP-NOW outshines LoRa in both idle and active network states. This results demonstrated that the energy efficiency of ESP-NOW is particularly advantageous for battery-operated devices and remote deployments. The findings presented also provided valuable insights for optimizing protocol selection and power management strategies in WSN deployments, ensuring efficient and reliable data transmission in diverse environmental monitoring scenarios.
GitHub - Devoalda/CSC2106_Project: IOT Protocols Project
IOT Protocols Project. Contribute to Devoalda/CSC2106_Project development by creating an account on GitHub.