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IoT Solutions

Complete IoT projects, from prototype to usable product.

Local-first, field-tested

Applied IoT solutions for real contexts: sensors, alerts, connected devices, field constraints, and the decisions that turn a technical idea into a working product.

18Projects logged
18Running today
9Use cases
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Room temp
21.7°C

A smart thermostat that learns how your room warms up

Powered enclosed mmWave radar device with a smooth RF radome window while a hand performs a gesture nearby
SecurityDeployed
Presence0

mmWave Gesture Recognition with AI – Part 2: From Radar Frames to Edge ML

Build a practical mmWave radar gesture classifier: choose usable radar data, collect a balanced dataset, train a compact model, and deploy confidence-gated inference.

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Enclosed multi-protocol smart-home gateway beside wireless sensors on a home network shelf
ConnectivityDeployed
Nodes online7

OpenMQTTGateway: Building a Multi-Protocol Smart Home Hub

Set up an OpenMQTTGateway hub for BLE, Wi-Fi, RF, and LoRa sensors, then route the data into MQTT and Home Assistant without building a separate bridge for every device.

ESP32 + LoRa
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Engineer reviewing IoT security evidence and firmware release notes at a workbench
SecurityDeployed
Presence0

IoT Security Checklist Before Production: 6 Checks Before You Ship

A practical pre-shipment IoT security checklist covering TLS/SSL, password storage, Secure Boot, firmware signing, OTA security, and data encryption for product makers.

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Bộ điều nhiệt thông minh tự làm được điều chỉnh trong một căn hộ Việt Nam
EnergyDeployed
Room temp21.7°C

A smart thermostat that learns how your room warms up

Notes on building an ESP32 smart thermostat that learns a room's heating rate, starts at the right time, and keeps safety control local.

ESP32
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A maker tests an unbranded millimeter-wave radar module connected to an ESP32 on an electronics workbench
SecurityDeployed
Presence1

mmWave Radar Basics – Part 1: Motion, Gesture, and Presence

Practical notes on separating motion, gesture, and presence detection, choosing the right mmWave radar module, and building an ESP32 prototype that is easy to tune.

ESP32
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A weatherproof LoRaWAN environmental sensor installed beside a vegetable field
ConnectivityDeployed
Nodes online9

LoRaWAN: Long-Range Sensor Networks

How I build a small LoRaWAN network for battery sensors, from nodes and gateways to ChirpStack, compact payloads, antenna placement, and field testing.

ESP32 + LoRa
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A wired privacy-first video doorbell installed beside the entrance of a Vietnamese townhouse
SecurityDeployed
Presence1

Privacy-First Video Doorbell: Local Processing Design

How I design a video doorbell around RTSP, Frigate, and Home Assistant so person detection and clip storage stay inside the house instead of depending on a camera cloud.

PoE + ESP32
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Hệ thống vườn thông minh dùng ESP32 theo dõi đất, ánh sáng và tưới nước cho các chậu rau thơm trên ban công
GardenDeployed
Soil moisture45%

Smart Garden: Soil, Light and Water Monitoring

How I built a small ESP32 smart garden to monitor soil moisture, light, and water, then irrigate a few balcony plants without turning the project into a tangle of wires.

ESP32
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ESP32 sensor prototype and smartphone being tested over Bluetooth Low Energy on an electronics workbench
ConnectivityDeployed
Nodes online4

Deep Dive: BLE Communication for IoT Devices

A practical guide to reliable BLE communication for IoT devices, covering GATT, packets, MTU, notifications, reconnection, security, and power with ESP32 NimBLE.

ESP32
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Engineer reviewing the network and firmware security of an ESP32 development board on a workbench
SecurityDeployed
Presence0

IoT Security Trend: A Practical Baseline for Connected Devices

A practical IoT security guide for ESP32 and connected devices, from threat modeling and unique identity to Secure Boot, signed OTA, protected storage, and testing.

ESP32
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A hand reviewing a sleep environment score on a camera-free DIY bedside clock in the morning
Air & SleepDeployed
CO2920ppm

A camera-free desk clock that indicates sleep quality

Notes for an ESP32 bedside clock that uses CO2, temperature, light, and bed presence to explain why a night felt off, without putting a camera in the bedroom.

ESP32
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DIY ESP32 fridge and freezer temperature alert device mounted beside a refrigerator during a power outage
KitchenDeployed
Expiring soon1

A fridge and freezer temperature alert device for power outages

Notes for a small ESP32 box with two DS18B20 probes and Home Assistant alerts, meant to catch a warming fridge or freezer after a power outage.

ESP32
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Màn hình HMI LCD gắn cạnh tủ lạnh hiển thị thực đơn và các món sắp hết hạn trong bếp
KitchenDeployed
Expiring soon2

A kitchen HMI near the fridge for meals and expiring food

Notes for a small LCD/TFT HMI mounted near the fridge, using Home Assistant to show meal plans, expiring food, and quick shopping-list actions.

ESP32 + LVGL
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Hands soldering a PCB while a compact 3D-printed fume extractor pulls flux smoke away from the joint
WorkshopDeployed
Fan speed75%

A mini 3D-printed solder fume extractor for a small desk

Build a compact fume extractor with a 120 mm fan, 3D-printed case, and ESP32-C3 for speed control, timers, and filter reminders.

ESP32
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Hộp nhắc uống thuốc IoT cho người già đặt cạnh điện thoại nhận cảnh báo
Health & CareDeployed
Next dose6h

A smart medicine reminder box for older adults with phone alerts

Notes for a medicine box with lights, a quiet buzzer, RTC, and phone alerts when a scheduled dose has not been confirmed after a grace period.

ESP32
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Remote giọng nói ESP32-S3 tự làm đặt trên bàn với Home Assistant chạy nội bộ
Voice & ControlDeployed
Wake accuracy98%

A Vietnamese voice remote for local Home Assistant control

Notes for building an ESP32-S3 voice remote with ESPHome and a local Home Assistant Assist pipeline so Vietnamese voice commands can stay inside the home network.

ESP32
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Thiết bị IoT nhỏ đặt gần cửa sổ để nhắc mở cửa khi phòng bí khí
Air & SleepDeployed
CO2596ppm

A small IoT reminder to open the window when a room gets stuffy

Notes for a small ESP32 CO2 monitor on a desk, using SCD40/SCD41 to suggest opening the window when a room has stayed stuffy for too long.

ESP32
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Hộp IoT theo dõi độ ẩm chống mốc đặt trong tủ đồ và tủ máy ảnh
Air & SleepDeployed
CO21157ppm

An IoT anti-mold humidity monitor for wardrobes and camera cabinets

Notes for a small ESP32 humidity monitor for wardrobes or camera cabinets, using an SHT sensor to catch high humidity that lasts too long.

ESP32
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