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Feb 3, 20211 min read

Initial Wi-Fi Testing

The ESP8266 module that is used by the static tags was set up to publish messages to an AWS service using the MQTT protocol. The image...

Feb 2, 20211 min read

Manual Production

Once the PCBs are tested, we need to fully assemble the rest of the tags. After a decent number of continuous hours soldering, the PCBs...

Jan 30, 20211 min read

Assembly & testing . . . it's alive!

Before assembling all the PCBs for the entire system, steps are taken to test the design first. The dynamic tags include battery charging...

Jan 21, 20211 min read

PCBs are Ordered! And Received . . .

After the electrical design was completed, the PCBs are placed on order for manufacturing in China. They are expected to arrive in a...

Jan 21, 20211 min read

Electrical Design Complete!

The static and dynamic tags have been designed and are ready for manufacturing. These tags are designed carefully to enable the automatic...