IoT Environment Simulator

This project provides a foundation for creating customizable device classes, simulating digital and analog I/O, and enabling user interaction with a realistic IoT environment.

Features

• Device Abstraction: A robust Device base class to represent any device, including legacy, IoT-capable, and hybrid devices.
• Digital and Analog I/O Simulation: Support for simulating input/output interactions at the most fundamental level.
• Extensible Architecture: Easily add new device types, protocols, and behaviors using inheritance.
• Lifecycle Management: Activate, deactivate, and manage device states dynamically.
• Custom Metadata: Attach custom properties to devices using a flexible metadata system.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Python 3.6 or higher
• pip (Python package installer)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/IoT_Environment_Simulator.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd IoT_Environment_Simulator

3. Install the required packages:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

1. Create a new device class by inheriting from the Device base class.

2. Implement the required methods for your device.

3. Instantiate your device and interact with it using the provided simulation tools.

   from device import Device
   
   # Create a new device
   device = Device(
       manufacturer="LegacyTech",
       make="Series X",
       model="Model 100",
       serial_number="LTX10012345",
       name="Legacy Device",
       description="A non-IoT capable legacy device."
   )
   
   # Add inputs and outputs
   device.add_input("analog_input_1", "analog")
   device.add_output("digital_output_1", "digital")
   
   # Activate the device
   device.activate()
   
   # Interact with inputs/outputs
   print(device.read_input("analog_input_1"))  # Simulated read
   device.write_output("digital_output_1", 1)  # Simulated write
   
   # Get device info
   print(device.get_info())
   
   # Deactivate the device
   device.deactivate()

Planned Features

• Enhanced Device Communication: Implement protocols for device-to-device communication.
• Cloud Integration: Enable devices to connect and interact with cloud services.
• Advanced Analytics: Add support for data collection and analysis.
• User Interface: Develop a web-based interface for managing and monitoring devices.
• Mobile App: Create a mobile application for remote device control and monitoring.
• Security Enhancements: Implement security features to protect device data and interactions.

Contributing

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature-branch).
3. Make your changes.
4. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some feature').
5. Push to the branch (git push origin feature-branch).
6. Open a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Hat tip to anyone whose code was used.
• Inspiration.
• etc.