Knowledge Base

Resources & Articles

Explore our collection of articles on MQTT, IoT, and best practices for data visualization.

Connecting PLC Modbus Data to Your ioCtrlMQ Dashboard

A comprehensive guide on using an MQTT gateway to stream data from industrial PLCs with Modbus protocol to your ioCtrlMQ dashboard for real-time monitoring and control.

Using the Camera Widget with a Raspberry Pi

A guide to streaming from a Raspberry Pi camera to your ioCtrlMQ dashboard using Firebase.

Getting Your Gemini API Key for the AI Assistant

A step-by-step guide to obtaining a Google AI Gemini API key and enabling the AI-powered features in your ioCtrlMQ dashboard.

Case Study: Smart City Applications

Monitor public infrastructure, such as the status of smart streetlights or waste bin fill-levels, to create more efficient city services.

Case Study: Aquaculture Monitoring

Track critical water quality parameters like pH, temperature, and dissolved oxygen in fish farms to ensure optimal conditions.

Case Study: Energy Management

Visualize power consumption from smart meters in a home or office building, helping to identify waste and promote energy-saving habits.

Case Study: Retail Analytics

Use sensors to track store foot traffic and combine it with sales data on a real-time dashboard to understand customer behavior.

Case Study: Environmental Monitoring

Display real-time data from air and water quality sensors on a public-facing dashboard to inform communities.

Case Study: Fleet Management & Logistics

Visualize vehicle GPS data, fuel levels, and delivery status on a map widget to optimize routes and improve supply chain visibility.

Case Study: Smart Farming & Agriculture

Track soil moisture, ambient temperature, and automate irrigation systems, leading to better crop yields and resource conservation.

Case Study: Industrial Machinery Monitoring

Connect to PLC data via an MQTT bridge to visualize machine uptime, temperature, and output, enabling proactive maintenance.

Case Study: Smart Home Automation

Unify your smart home devices, allowing you to monitor and control lights, thermostats, and security cameras from a single dashboard.

Sharing and Embedding Your Dashboards

Learn how to share a live, read-only version of your dashboard and embed it into other websites, wikis, or internal tools.

Getting Started with Predictive Maintenance

An introductory guide to using IoT data for predictive maintenance strategies.

Real-time Monitoring with MQTT

Best practices for setting up and managing real-time data monitoring systems.

The Art of Data Visualization

Techniques for choosing the right charts and graphs to represent your IoT data effectively.

How to Build an Effective IoT Dashboard

Principles and practices for designing dashboards that provide clear, actionable insights.

Exploring MQTT 5 Features

Dive into the new features of MQTT version 5 and how they improve scalability, error handling, and session management for modern IoT applications.

Securing Your IoT Devices

A guide to protecting your connected devices from common vulnerabilities and threats.

MQTT Security Best Practices

Essential tips for securing your MQTT infrastructure, from authentication to encryption.

Top 10 Use Cases for Industrial IoT

Discover how IIoT is revolutionizing manufacturing, logistics, and energy sectors.

What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?

A comprehensive overview of the IoT ecosystem, its components, and its impact on various industries.

An Introduction to MQTT

Learn the fundamentals of the MQTT protocol, including topics, brokers, publishers, and subscribers.