> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://theiotlearninginitiative.gitbook.io/embedded-linux/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://theiotlearninginitiative.gitbook.io/embedded-linux/user-space/frameworks/cylon-js.md).

# Cylon JS

> JavaScript framework for robotics, physical computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT)
>
> JavaScript Robotics, By Your Command. Next generation robotics framework with support for 43 different platforms Get Started

* [Cylon.Js](https://cylonjs.com/)
* [Cylon.Js OpenCv](https://npm.taobao.org/package/cylon-opencv)
* [Cylon.Js Intel® Edison](http://cylonjs.com/documentation/platforms/edison/)

## Cylon Intel IoT

> Cylon module for Intel-IoT platforms
>
> > This repository contains the Cylon adaptor for the Intel Edison and Intel Galileo IoT platforms. It uses the MRAA node module (<https://github.com/intel-iot-devkit/mraa>)

* [NPM JS Intel IoT](https://www.npmjs.com/package/cylon-intel-iot)

```bash
    root@edison:~# npm install cylon cylon-intel-iot
    -\|/-\|/-\|/-\|/-\|/-\|/-\|/-\|/-\|/-\|/-\|/-\|/-\|/-\|/-\|/-\|/-\|/-\|/-\|/-\|/-\|/-\|/cylon@1.2.0 node_modules/cylon

    cylon-intel-iot@0.8.1 node_modules/cylon-intel-iot
    ��├��─��─ cylon-gpio@0.27.0
    ��└��─��─ cylon-i2c@0.23.0
```

```bash
    root@edison:~# npm install cylon-gpio
    -\|/-\|/-\|/-\|/cylon-gpio@0.27.0 node_modules/cylon-gpio
```

```bash
    root@edison:~# npm install cylon-i2c
    -\|/-\|/-\|/-\|/-\|/-\|/-\|/-\|/-\|/-\|/-\|/-cylon-i2c@0.24.0 node_modules/cylon-i2c
    root@edison:~# vi c.js
```

```javascript
var Cylon = require('cylon');

Cylon.robot({
  connections: {
    edison: { adaptor: 'intel-iot' }
  },

  devices: {
    led: { driver: 'led', pin: 13 }
  },

  work: function(my) {
    every((1).second(), my.led.toggle);
  }
}).start();
```

```bash
    root@edison:~# node c.js 
    2016-03-27T18:24:03.339Z : [Robot 1] - Starting connections.
    2016-03-27T18:24:03.412Z : [Robot 1] - Starting connection 'edison'.
    2016-03-27T18:24:03.415Z : [Robot 1] - Starting devices.
    2016-03-27T18:24:03.416Z : [Robot 1] - Starting device 'led' on pin 13.
    2016-03-27T18:24:03.416Z : [Robot 1] - Working.
    ^Croot@edison:~#
```

## Bluetooth Programming on the Intel Edison featuring Sphero

Follow up instructions [here](https://www.npmjs.com/package/cylon-intel-iot#bluetooth-programming-on-the-intel-edison-featuring-sphero)

## Grove Indoor Starter Kit

* [Using Cylon.js With The Intel Edison and IoT Starter Kit](https://github.com/hybridgroup/Using-Cylon.js-With-The-Intel-Edison-and-IoT-Starter-Kit)

```bash
root@edison:~# npm install cylon cylon-intel-iot cylon-api-http cylon-gpio cylon-i2c
```

```javascript
"use strict";

var cylon = require("cylon");

cylon.api({
  host: "0.0.0.0",
  port: "3000",
  ssl: false
});

cylon.robot({
  name: "doorbot",
  connections: {
    edison: { adaptor: "intel-iot" }
  },
  devices: {
    // digital sensors
    button: { driver: "button",        pin: 2, connection: "edison" },
    led:    { driver: "led",           pin: 3, connection: "edison" },
    // i2c devices
    screen: { driver: "jhd1313m1", connection: "edison" }
  },
  writeMessage: function(message, color) {
    var that = this;
    var str = message.toString();
    while (str.length < 16) {
      str = str + " ";
    }
    console.log(message);
    that.screen.setCursor(0,0);
    that.screen.write(str);
    switch(color)
    {
      case "red":
        that.screen.setColor(255, 0, 0);
        break;
      case "green":
        that.screen.setColor(0, 255, 0);
        break;
      case "blue":
        that.screen.setColor(0, 0, 255);
        break;
      default:
        that.screen.setColor(255, 255, 255);
        break;
    }
  },
  reset: function() {
    this.writeMessage("Doorbot ready");
    this.led.turnOff();
  },
  work: function() {
    var that = this;
    that.reset();

    that.button.on('push', function() {
      that.led.turnOn();
      that.writeMessage("Lights On", "blue");
    });

    that.button.on('release', function() {
      that.reset();
    });
  }
}).start();
```

## Cylon OpenCV

```bash
    root@edison:~# npm install cylon cylon-opencv
```