Edge-SDK Javascript example

A step by step guide for getting your Javascript programs to communicate with the InOrbit platform

Requirements

• Node version 16.13.0 or higher - Node installation instructions
• NPM version 8.2.0 or higher - NPM installation instructions
• InOrbit account (it's free to sign up!)

Steps

1. Clone this repo
2. Run npm install in the repo directory
3. Go to your InOrbit Console and get your API Key
4. Set an environment variable INORBIT_API_KEY=<YOUR API KEY>
5. Update your RobotID to a unique identifier - (index.js:22)
6. Update your robot name (optional) - (index.js:36)
7. Run node index.js
8. Log in to the InOrbit Control Panel to see your robot InOrbit

FAQ

How do I set an environment variable?

Within the terminal, enter export INORBIT_API_KEY=your_API_key

Where do I get my RobotID?

This value is determined by the user and must be unique.