Aiko Platform Google Group specifically for hardware and software documentation and discussion (link)

Description

A small modular, event-driven framework for structuring Arduino sketches, such that individual device drivers can be easily componentized and combined into a single application.  The goal is to be able to use Aiko in either standalone "high-performance" Arduino applications or in broader distributed networks utilizing many Ardunios (and other embedded devices).

The motivation for Aiko came from two observations ...

1. A large number of existing Arduino examples used delay loops and weren't designed to be modular.  This meant that combining example code fragments often required a complete re-write of the original example code.
   
   
2. The original usage of the Arduino platform didn't place a high priority on accuracy and precision of real-time event handling, or communications with multiple Arduinos and multiple host computer systems.
   

These issues are particularly problematic when there is a desire to share and/or re-use component-based software.  Especially in more demanding applications like rocketry avionics or robust home automation systems.

The intended outcome is that Aiko will provide a means by which HackerSpace members can create and share high-quality, modular code for embedded devices and applications.

A more detailed description can be found on the Aiko source repository web page @ GitHub.

A simple example

  #include <AikoEvents.h>
  using namespace Aiko;

  byte status = LOW;

  void setup() {
    pinMode(13, OUTPUT);
    Events.addHandler(blink, 1000); // Every 1000ms
  }

  void loop() {
    Events.loop();
  }

  void blink() {
    digitalWrite(13, status);
    status = ! status;
  }

External links

• Aiko source code repository (GitHub)
• Arduino and Aiko description (geekscape.org)

Usage

• Practical Arduino projects, e.g. TimeLapseControllerAiko
  
• Rocket avionics - Class G
• Smart Energy Groups (Home Energy Manager) API demonstration using Arduinos