The system is based on an open-source ARDUINO microcontroller-board, programmed in a simple integrated development environment (IDE). 
ARDUINO
The system is based on an open-source ARDUINO microcontroller-board, programmed in a simple integrated development environment (IDE).  This work provides a framework for the replication and upgrading of a customized low cost platform, consistent with the open source approach whereby sharing information on equipment design and software facilitates the adoption and continuous improvement of existing technologies.
IDE