PROMPT
Turn an ordinary device into something connected to the Internet of Things.
DETAILS
You will augment a physical device with a Raspberry Pi to connect it to the internet, and allow it to perform a function it couldn’t perform before. You will work on your own to complete the project. As with Project 1, your main focus should be on ideation, but you should also begin to think about how well crafted your project is.
Feel free to use one of the below possibilities, or create your own.
This project hones some of the skills you learned in Project 1 (basic electronics and rapid prototyping), and also introduces some new ideas: embedded computing and networking.
POSSIBILITIES
- A physical Alarm Clock that syncs with your calendar
- An Umbrella that lights up when it is going to rain
- Headphones that mute themselves when someone is trying to get your attention
- A Water Bowl for a pet that alerts your phone when it is empty
- A power strip that doesn’t turn on until your To-Do list is cleared
SKILLS
- IFTTT (Maker Service)
- API Integration
- Sending an email
PARTS
- Raspberry Pi
- Any additional parts you may have leftover from Project 01