Particle IoT

Introduction

The Particle Boron and Argon are powerful development boards designed for rapid IoT prototyping and deployment, making them ideal choices for use as data loggers in the 3D-PAWS (3D-Printed Automatic Weather Station) system. The Boron offers cellular connectivity, while the Argon connects via Wi-Fi, allowing flexible deployment in a variety of environments. With built-in battery charging, a range of GPIO options, and seamless integration with the Particle Device Cloud, these devices can reliably collect and transmit environmental data for research and monitoring applications.

Sensors Supported

• Light sensor

• Rain Gauge

• Anemometer

• Wind Vane

• Radiation Shield (Temperature, Pressure, & Relative Humidity)

• Globe Temperature

• Air Quality (PM 1.0, 2.5, & 10)

• Distance Gauge (Stream, Storm Surge, & Snow Height)

• Soil Moisture and Temperature

• Leaf Wetness

Download the 3D-PAWS firmware

https://github.com/3d-paws/3D-PAWS-Particle-FullStation

• Click the green Code button near the top of the repository page.

• Select Download ZIP from the dropdown menu to download the entire repository as a ZIP file.

Learn about Particle basics with these essential resources:

• Setup your Particle device: https://setup.particle.io/
• Troubleshoot with Status LED patterns and device modes
• Getting to know the Particle Console: Introduction to the Console
• Manage your 3D-PAWS fleet with Particle Products: Introduction to Products

Integrate Particle Cloud data with the CHORDS data portal

Particle / CHORDS Integrations

Use a 3rd Party SIM with the Boron

Follow this document to use an external SIM with your particle data logger: 3rd Party SIM Particle Setup

Firmware Variants for Different Product Applications

We offer specialized firmware for different 3D-PAWS products to ensure optimal performance for a range of environmental monitoring applications. Please refer to our Github for the most recent firmware releases: https://github.com/3d-paws. All products for these boards begin with 3D-PAWS-PARTICLE-XXXXXXX.

• Storm Surge and Wind Product: This product uses a measurement interval and data processing approach that aligns with NOAA’s National Ocean Service Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS) specifications. In accordance with CO-OPS standards, the firmware is configured to acquire and store water level measurements every six minutes, using an average of discrete samples centered about each six-minute mark. This interval and methodology ensure compatibility with national data networks and support high-quality, standardized data collection for coastal and oceanographic monitoring.

• Ultra Low Power Stream and Snow Gauge Product: Designed for remote locations where power efficiency is critical, this firmware minimizes energy consumption while reliably logging stream or snow depth data. The ultra low power mode is ideal for battery- or solar-powered deployments in difficult-to-access areas.

• Regular Power Distance (Stream and Snow) Product: For sites where power is less constrained, this firmware supports more frequent measurements and additional radiation shield sensors, making it suitable for continuous monitoring of stream or snow depth in less remote locations.