RCpiirit

RCpiirit is an open-source software framework designed to control, simulate, and integrate remote-controlled devices and sensor networks. It emphasizes modularity, extensibility, and real-time performance, making it suitable for hobbyist robotics, education, and research projects.

Overview: The architecture centers on a lightweight server, client dashboards, and hardware adapters (drivers) that translate high-level commands into device-specific actions. A plugin system enables new hardware platforms, sensors, and control algorithms to be added without rewriting core code. Communication is handled through protocols such as MQTT, WebSocket, and REST APIs, supporting both local networks and cloud deployments.

History: RCpiirit began as a community-driven project in 2022 to provide a common toolkit for microcontroller-based experiments. It evolved through contributions from individuals and groups in academia, education, and the maker community, with regular releases and documented tutorials.

Features: Real-time control loops, scripting capabilities, and automated workflows support rapid prototyping. The platform includes a simulation mode for offline development, a data-logging subsystem, and playback for reproduce experiments. It also emphasizes security, user management, and role-based access for multi-user labs.

Applications: It is used in educational laboratories, hobbyist clubs, and small research teams to prototype robotic systems, automate experiments, and teach control systems. The project is designed to run on multiple operating systems and hardware platforms.

See also: Open-source robotics software, IoT frameworks, Microcontroller projects.