Some key design concepts and keywords, related to the CircuitTree development philosophy:
- Secure Over-The-Air (OTA) Firmware Updates
- Open Source Firmware
- Open Core Software
- Non-Proprietary
- Open / Compatible
- Unlicensed Royalty-Free RF Spectrum & Protocols
- RFM69 433/868/915MHz (RFM69HCW)
- LORA 433/868/915MHz (RFM95/96)
- Blockchain
- IPFS
- Decentralized, fault-tolerance
- Security, Encryption, Crypto Chip
- Empowerment, giving the power to The People (growers/farmers)
- Collective / Cooperative / Sharing / Mutual-Benefit
- Accessibility -- Ease of operation and development by others
- Commercially Solid with DIY Extendability
- Plays well with other devices on compatible RF protocols
- Supporting Open Protocols
- Modular (a.k.a. UNIX philosophy)
- Choice Is Better Than No Choice
- Public/Commons Environmental & Grow Data