Our client was looking to develop a unique IoT parking barrier system for deployment to undercover car parks and outdoor parking areas. The system had to be easy to install, which included battery operation and long durations between charging, as well as wireless. Boost Design developed all of the IoT electronics and firmware for this project.
This IoT system operated using LoRaWAN, Bluetooth, and WiFi wireless networks. The result was a system that was fully automatic, could be easily administered, and was simple for drivers to use.
END-TO-END DESIGN
- Research business objectives and design architectures to achieve the desired outcomes.
- Select the most suitable wireless IoT technology platforms
- Research, identify and source electronic and electro-mechanical components of the system
- Design LoRaWAN communications systems suitable for carpark usage
- Develop Bluetooth communications to operate parking barriers without Bluetooth pairing
- Design and develop electronic schematics, PCBAs and firmware
- Production of prototypes for user and systems integration testing
- Development of an electronics production test system and documentation
This project required intensive research and development of complex electro-mechanical precision systems that were also suitable for high-speed operation. The Boost Design Team achieved a successful outcome and demonstrated a working prototype to the Client.
- Design and development of novel tufting needles, supporting a wide range of thread sizes.
- Design and development of the custom tufting frame for holding the base material tensioning system.
- Research and development of a multi-axis CNC machine
- Design of CNC control electronics, schematics and PCBA design
- Firmware & Software development of control systems to support all R&D and device functions
- Systems integration of all electronic, mechanical and software components
- Testing and design refinement
