Step 1. Console Settings
Overview
Step 1 of the tutorial describes the various features of NEQTO Console. After completing this step, you will be able to complete the preparations for outputting "Hello World".
For related information, see below for related resources.
Configuring NEQTO Console
Step 1. Login to NEQTO
NEQTO Console's Login Documentation
Access the login URL below, enter your login information, and click the login button:
https://console.neqto.com/login
If you have not created a NEQTO account, please refer to the registration guide here.
Step 2. Register Device
NEQTO Console's Device Documentation
Devices are synonymous with physical devices, and are associated with Nodes for management in the NEQTO Console. An unassigned NEQTO license is required to register a device.
Select "Manage Devices" from the account menu on the top right.
Click the "+ Add Device" button, then register a device using the details below.
When using NEQTO Bridge:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Device Type | NEQTO Brigde |
| License Type* | Trial: Bridge |
| Serial ID | Enter the Serial ID of the NEQTO Bridge you purchased. |
| Product Key | Enter the Product Key of the NEQTO Bridge you purchased. |
Click the "Save" button. After registering, click the “Home” button in the breadcrumbs to return to the Group list.
When using Spresense:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Select Device Type | Sony Spresense |
| Select License Type* | Trial: Spresense |
Click the "Save" button. After registering, click the “Home” button in the breadcrumbs to return to the Group list.
Step 3. Register Group
NEQTO Console's Group Documentation
Groups are a feature for grouping and managing resources in the NEQTO Console.
Click the "+ Add Group" button then create a Group with the details shown below.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | TEST |
| Optional Service | Not required at this time, as we will not use any optional services. |
Click the "Save" button. Next, please click on the Group we just registered.
Step 4. Register Script
NEQTO Console's Script Documentation
Scripts are logic that can be run on the device. Devices registered on the NEQTO Console can perform edge processing via Scripts. For this tutorial, "Hello World" will be output on the device console.
From the menu, select the "Scripts" tab. Then click "+ Add Script" to create the "Hello World" script as shown below.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Hello World |
| Note | Optional field |
Click the "Save" Button.
In the Scripts list menu on the left, click the newly created "Hello World" script to view the editor.
Copy the sample code below, then paste the code to the editor and click the "Save" button.
Sample code
//==============================================================
// Sample scenario
//==============================================================
// Output "Hello World" to the log
//==============================================================
log.setLevel(0,2); //-1:NONE 0:ERROR 1:WARNING 2:DEBUG 3:TRACE, 0:DISABLE 1:LOG 2:CONSOLE 3:BOTH
log.printLevel(2); //0:DISABLE 1:LOG 2:CONSOLE 3:BOTH
var timerInterval = 1000; //ms
var maxNumOfTimes = 60;
//==============================================================
// Main Loop
//==============================================================
var loopcnt = 0;
var to = setInterval(function() {
var date = new Date();
print(date.toString() + '+' + date.getMilliseconds() + 'ms : Hello World!!! ' + loopcnt);
if(++loopcnt >= maxNumOfTimes) {
clearInterval(to);
}
}, timerInterval);
Step 5. Register Template
NEQTO Console's Template documentation
Templates set the physical hardware definition and software configuration of the device. Components (the hardware connected to the NEQTO device) are set for each template. Please note that the types of firmware that can be used vary depending on the device type.
From the menu, select the "Templates" tab, then click "+ Add Template" to create a new template with the details shown below.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Sample Template |
| Device Type | Select NEQTO Bridge Wi-Fi, NEQTO Bridge LTE, or Spresense Wi-Fi based on the model you purchased and will be using. |
| Device Firmware | Select the latest firmware version. |
| Machine Driver Package | Not required at this time, as we will not use any optional services. |
| Script | Select the previously created "Hello World" Script. |
When using NEQTO Bridge:
When using Spresense:
Click the "Save" button.
Step 6. Register Node
NEQTO Console's Node Documentation
Nodes in the Console represent a set of a Device and a Template and correspond to a single physical device.
From the menu select the "Nodes" tab, then add a node using the details below.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Sample Node |
| Template | Sample Template |
| Device Information | Select the Device ID of the previously registered device. |
Click the "Save" button.
NEQTO Console settings are now complete.