Hi everyone,
I’m working on a small hobby project involving some lightweight IoT devices — mainly a small kitchen appliance that can report state info (like on/off) and connect via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. I’m trying to understand how to choose the right node (microcontroller or SoC) for something with low power usage and enough performance to handle simple logic plus connectivity.
For context, the kind of hardware I’m thinking about is similar in scale to a mini electric tea kettle I’m considering for prototyping That product is a compact appliance you could plausibly monitor or integrate with a sensor/connection module once you have the right board.
So my questions are:
What criteria should I use when selecting a node for this sort of application (power draw, I/O options, wireless capabilities, etc.)?
Are there specific Intel-compatible modules or boards you’d recommend for low-power appliance integration?
Does anyone have recommendations on driver libraries or SDKs that make it easier to interact with kitchen gadget hardware (buttons, relays, temperature sensors)?
Thanks in advance for your help — I’m trying to get a clear view of how to approach the node choice before I dive deeper into the electronics side.
— User
