I thought it would be good to start by outlining the main aims of this project. That way I can have a clear objective of what I'm working towards.

This project can be summarised into 3 aims:

1. Create a network of devices that can communicate with each other
2. Allow each device to interact with the outside world
3. Have one, central, managing device that receives data and sends instructions to the other devices

In terms of specific details of how the devices will connect, or what the devices will do to interact with the outside world, I have yet to decide. I want to approach this project with no preconceptions of what IoT means, and how it can be implemented.