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Welcome to the OpenRTMS wiki! Here's a rundown of what hardware you'll need to get started with mobile sensing:

1. Android device(running OS v1.6 or above)
2. Arduino
3. Bluetooth chip/shield
4. Battery and charger to power Arduino
5. A sensor of your choosing

Configurations

1. Bluetooth
   1. ITead Studio Arudino Shield (with standard Arduino)
   2. Bluetooth Bee (with Arduino Fio)
2. [wiki/Pachube]
3. Arduino software
4. Arduino hardware
5. Android

Arduino Uno ~$30

• Pros
  • Most common form factor
  • Easy to change software and work with
  • Runs both 3.3v and 5v sensors
  • Other boards with same voltage spec and pin configuration will work with same Bluetooth shield
• Cons
  • Large form factor
  • Requires larger battery pack

Arduino Fio ~$25

• Pros
  • Smallest form factor
  • Compatible with 3.7v lithium polymer batteries
  • Built in charging circuit for lithium polymer batteries(mini USB connection)
• Cons
  • Requires FTDI-USB cable to program
  • Only compatible with 3.3v sensors