Skip to content

Controls for JEDI's Grid Dashboards

Controls in a Grid Dashboard allow you to interact directly with your IoT data in real time. By adding a control panel and selecting appropriate control types, you can create intuitive interfaces for adjusting parameters and triggering actions—all from a single dashboard view.

Control Panel
Control Panel

Why Controls Matter

  • Direct Action: No more switching between monitoring and external control panels – act on your insights immediately, right within your JEDI dashboard.
  • Experimentation and Optimization: Test the impact of different settings or values in real-time, accelerating decision-making.
  • Enhanced User Experience: Provide a more intuitive and streamlined way for users to interact with your IoT system.

Control Panel Configuration

Control Panel Configuration
Control Panel Configuration
  • Panel Title: Define a clear name for the control panel to describe its purpose or function.
  • Layout: Choose how controls are arranged within the panel, either in rows or columns, depending on space and usability preferences.
  • Refresh Interval: Set how often the panel updates to ensure control states and device responses remain in sync.

Control Type Configurations

JEDI's Controls are designed for a specific kind of input—ranging from simple on/off commands to precise numeric adjustments, directional movement, or free-form text entry.

Control Types
Control Types

Toggle Control

A simple on/off switch used to send boolean values to a device.

Control Types
Control Types

Slider Control

Allows users to adjust numeric values within a defined range.

Control Types
Control Types

Provides a selectable list of predefined options for a metric.

Control Types
Control Types

XY Joystick Control

Enables two-dimensional control using X and Y axes for numeric metrics.

Control Types
Control Types

Angle Joystick Control

Allows circular directional input mapped to a numeric metric.

Control Types
Control Types

Direction Joystick Control

Provides directional control using compass-style or simple directional input.

Control Types
Control Types

Text Input Control

Accepts free-form text input to send string or command-based data.

Control Types
Control Types

Get Creative

The possibilities are endless! Consider how JEDI's Controls can unlock a new level of interactivity and direct manipulation within your specific application domain.

Ready to take control? Explore our detailed guides for each control widget:

Have a question? Contact our support team: support@machinechat.io