Heath Raftery

LoRaWAN: OTAA or ABP?

LoRaWAN: OTAA or ABP?

Every newcomer to LoRaWAN eventually needs to know how to get data from a LoRaWAN device. If you're ready to get your hands dirty, you've probably gone searching for answers and been rather underwhelmed. Here, I've attempted to put all the concepts you'll need to wrap your head around this seemingly confusing mess together in one place.

Hot IoT Themes for 2018

Hot IoT Themes for 2018

Last week Newcastle IoT Pioneers had their first gathering for 2018. I took the opportunity to reveal some stats from the recent group survey, and then dove into four themes that I expect to define the Internet of Things in 2018

Manufacturing electronics in China (Part 2)

Manufacturing electronics in China (Part 2)

This article is the second of two, reflecting on a recent trip to China. As explained in article one, I joined a cohort from Eighteen04 in Newcastle, Australia, to explore the electronics manufacturing powerhouse in Shenzhen, China. The journey was a great success, thanks to the amazing guidance of Brinc.io.

5 Essentials for Successful Engineering Consultancy - Part 2

Welcome back to part two of our manifesto on successful engineering consultancy. Part 1 covered the first three essentials. Read on for the finale, covering the remaining two essentials.

5 Essentials for Successful Engineering Consultancy - Part 1

After seven years working for a small electrical and electronics engineering consultancy, I’ve taken a keen interest in identifying features that best predict the outcome of a consultancy project. To maximise the potential for Newie Ventures' clients, I’m taking these observations public as our manifesto, our thought process, and as an open contract for success.