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Test Setup

• Hardware:

RP2350 board as the main controller

W6100 Ethernet chip for network communication

VL53L0x distance sensor (ToF sensor for precise distance measurement)

• Software: Arduino framework
• Demo Video: YouTube Shorts
• Reference Blog: Engineer’s LAB – Distance Sensor Web Server

How It Works

• Data acquisition

The VL53L0x sensor continuously measures distance values in millimeters.

• Ethernet communication

The measured data is sent through the W6100 chip using TCP/IP.

A lightweight web server runs on the RP2350.

• Visualization

When a user opens the board’s IP address in a browser, the distance values are displayed.

The data is updated in real time and rendered as a dynamic graph.

• Demo

Moving an object changes the graph instantly.

The responsiveness makes the demo intuitive and visually appealing.

Why This Matters

• Simple but powerful IoT demo

Combines sensing, networking, and visualization in a minimal setup.

• No additional software required

Any device with a browser (PC, smartphone, tablet) can display the live data without apps or drivers.

• Educational value

A clear example for beginners learning to build IoT systems.

Demonstrates how to connect a physical sensor to a web-based interface.

• Real-world potential

Replace the VL53L0x with temperature, humidity, or current sensors → instant monitoring system.

Can be extended to home automation, smart farming, or lab measurement tools.

Possible Extensions

• Multi-sensor dashboard: combine environmental, energy, or other sensors on the same webpage.
• Data logging: save measurements to onboard flash or external storage for historical analysis.
• Remote monitoring: connect the board to a router or cloud service for access from anywhere.
• Alert system: trigger browser notifications or send messages when thresholds are exceeded.

Takeaway

This project shows how the W6100 Ethernet chip and RP2350 board can transform a simple distance sensor into a real-time, network-based monitoring tool.
With its low entry barrier (Arduino + browser) and high impact (instant live graph), it serves as a valuable reference for education, demos, and IoT prototyping.