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Blues and our community regularly publish projects on Hackster to showcase the things we're building. Check out these guides for reference implementations, and for inspiration for the app you might want to build next.

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River Level Monitoring with Blues Notecard banner
  • Intermediate

River Level Monitoring with Blues Notecard

This monitoring system tracks water levels in real-time, using cellular networks for efficient data transmission and flood prevention.

By Naveen

Number of likes20Number of views1838View full project details in new tab
Easily Track Your Project’s Energy Usage with Google Sheets banner
  • Beginner

Easily Track Your Project’s Energy Usage with Google Sheets

Need to log how much energy your connected project is using while it's deployed in the field? Blues' Mojo is here to help!

By Alex Bucknall

Number of likes9Number of views1155View full project details in new tab
A Magic LoTR Inspired Cape - Lights Up with Weather banner
  • Beginner

A Magic LoTR Inspired Cape - Lights Up with Weather

Inspired by "Sting" from Lord of the Rings, the cape lights up with different colors based on incoming weather.

By donutsorelse

Number of likes5Number of views246View full project details in new tab
Energy Monitor with Blues Notecard banner
  • Intermediate

Energy Monitor with Blues Notecard

Monitor energy consumption of any load using Blues Notecard and the pzem-004T energy meter module.

By Pius Onyema Ndukwu

Number of likes3Number of views174View full project details in new tab
The AI Tour Guide banner
  • Beginner

The AI Tour Guide

A gadget that automatically gives you a guided tour wherever you are with a simple command or a press of a button.

By donutsorelse

Number of likes7Number of views262View full project details in new tab
The Three Fridge Problem banner
  • Beginner

The Three Fridge Problem

Learn how to use three different radios (Cellular, Wi-Fi, and LoRa) to monitor three different devices, without changing your firmware!

By Rob Lauer

Number of likes13Number of views876View full project details in new tab
Monitoring Home CO2 Levels with LoRaWAN banner
  • Intermediate

Monitoring Home CO2 Levels with LoRaWAN

A simple-to-build project for monitoring home CO2 levels using off-the-shelf sensors and a LoRaWAN gateway.

By TJ VanToll

Number of likes12Number of views1010View full project details in new tab
Blues Remote Temperature Monitoring System using Blynk IoT banner
  • Intermediate

Blues Remote Temperature Monitoring System using Blynk IoT

Remotely monitor the temperature of more than 20 rooms in a large building with a mesh network.

By Pius Onyema Ndukwu

Number of likes4Number of views153View full project details in new tab
Rick's Wrist - Controls your Smart Home from anywhere banner
  • Expert

Rick's Wrist - Controls your Smart Home from anywhere

Inspired by Rick and Morty's Rick, I built a gadget to wear that can control smart home devices from anywhere. It includes ai control too!

By donutsorelse

Number of likes10Number of views540View full project details in new tab
Overhead tank water level monitoring using Blues Notecard banner
  • Intermediate

Overhead tank water level monitoring using Blues Notecard

Overhead tank water level monitoring plus weather data display on cloud dashboard on Thinger. io

By ujjval rathod

Number of likes8Number of views483View full project details in new tab
AI Assisted Coding in an IoT-monitored Secure Environment banner

AI Assisted Coding in an IoT-monitored Secure Environment

Speech-to-text driven Generative AI creates code that can be read back through text-to-speech. IoT and NB-IoT are used to monitor health.

By Sudhir Kshirsagar

Number of likes6Number of views193View full project details in new tab
A Trail Camera Using Satellites and AI for Animal Research banner
  • Expert

A Trail Camera Using Satellites and AI for Animal Research

This camera enables flexible study of animals in areas with poor cellular reception, such as the mountain ranges of Colorado.

By Daniel Legut

Number of likes15Number of views2475View full project details in new tab
Add cellular to any PLC with Arduino and Blues banner
  • Intermediate

Add cellular to any PLC with Arduino and Blues

Unlock your microPLC solutions with the Arduino Opta and the new Blues Wireless for Arduino Opta expansion module.

By Brandon Satrom

Number of likes11Number of views1099View full project details in new tab
HomeEase: Smart Power Monitoring System banner
  • Intermediate

HomeEase: Smart Power Monitoring System

This project presents a smart power monitoring system aimed at mobility-impaired individuals, enabling real-time tracking of electricity.

By Prasanna Vijay

Number of likes3Number of views168View full project details in new tab
Dynamic Vision Assist banner
  • Advanced

Dynamic Vision Assist

The Dynamic Vision Assist is a wearable that is designed to allow a user with low to no vision navigate trails, parks, and hiking paths.

By Colonel Panic

Number of likes7Number of views502View full project details in new tab
Wearable Haptic Bands banner
  • Intermediate

Wearable Haptic Bands

A platform to convey enhanced information through multiple wearable haptic bands for a wide range of applications

By Ideazero Designs

Number of likes6Number of views469View full project details in new tab
A Smart Hiking Stick for the Visually Impaired banner
  • Expert

A Smart Hiking Stick for the Visually Impaired

A Smart Hiking Stick that can help the visually impaired navigate and stay safe, that also provides tons of additional utility for any user.

By donutsorelse

Number of likes12Number of views640View full project details in new tab
Chef Vision 500 banner
  • Intermediate

Chef Vision 500

The Intelligent culinary assistant for the visually impaired

By Sujay Samuel

Number of likes2Number of views174View full project details in new tab
Sight Buddy - AI For Your Eyes banner
  • Intermediate

Sight Buddy - AI For Your Eyes

Sight Buddy seeks to integrate embedded components to deliver novel solutions using AI tools for users with visual impairments.

By David Anderson

Number of likes5Number of views633View full project details in new tab
VisionAssist : Advanced Wearable for the Visually impaired banner
  • Intermediate

VisionAssist : Advanced Wearable for the Visually impaired

A smart wearable device for visually impaired individuals that detects obstacles and provides alerts, with an integrated camera to capture.

By Sai Prakash Goud

Number of likes2Number of views161View full project details in new tab
Virtual sonar banner
  • Intermediate

Virtual sonar

Move freely on an open field. Listen to your headphones for audible clues of where virtual objects are. Try to walk through them.

By Johan_Ha

Number of likes1Number of views74View full project details in new tab
Shop-Sense: A Shopping Guide for Visually Impaired People banner
  • Intermediate

Shop-Sense: A Shopping Guide for Visually Impaired People

Smart spectacles designed to help visually impaired people navigate easily and shop independently in a mall.

By Aditya Lambat

Number of likes5Number of views312View full project details in new tab
Easy Anomaly Detection + Alerts with Edge Impulse and Blues banner
  • Intermediate

Easy Anomaly Detection + Alerts with Edge Impulse and Blues

Learn how to build a supervised anomaly detection project with Edge Impulse that syncs inferences with the cloud using the Blues Notecard.

By Rob Lauer

Number of likes14Number of views2499View full project details in new tab
Neptune banner
  • Advanced

Neptune

IR Remote Control for TV & Portable Lamp, and Light Monitor with Fire Alarm by Using Blues Notecarrier-A, Cardputer and XIAO ESP32S3

By Guillermo Perez Guillen

Number of likes2Number of views237View full project details in new tab
Smart Alert Using Blues and Machine Learning banner
  • Intermediate

Smart Alert Using Blues and Machine Learning

Innovative device made with Blues, gas sensors and Edge Impulse. Useful for visual impaired people to detect smoke, and alcoholic drinks

By Guillermo Perez Guillen

Number of likes3Number of views115View full project details in new tab
Multifunctional MP3 player banner
  • Beginner

Multifunctional MP3 player

We want to help people with visual impairments enjoy life by listening to their favorite music and knowing where they are using GPS.

By CR555

Number of likes4Number of views416View full project details in new tab
Enhancing Accessibility of Outdoor Environments for Visually banner
  • Beginner

Enhancing Accessibility of Outdoor Environments for Visually

Tactile maps empower the visually impaired to navigate outdoor spaces independently and confidently.

By Faraz Ahmad

Number of likes1Number of views121View full project details in new tab
VisionWave: Smart Assistive Goggles banner
  • Intermediate

VisionWave: Smart Assistive Goggles

VisionWave: Empowering the visually impaired with real-time, audio-guided navigation through advanced smart goggles

By Adi 009

Number of likes2Number of views366View full project details in new tab
Freedom Help Call banner
  • Intermediate

Freedom Help Call

An help calling system to allow that with mobility issues to feel safe and be able to call for help if they run it to a problem.

By Alistair MacDonald

Number of likes3Number of views169View full project details in new tab
Dual Control wheelchair banner
  • Intermediate

Dual Control wheelchair

Control your wheelchair with a smile! FaceMesh tech + voice command = effortless mobility. Independence redefined. #assistivetech #innovatio

By kennedy saine Banda

Number of likes4Number of views400View full project details in new tab
Bringing Arduino Cloud to Every Device With Blues Notecard banner
  • Intermediate

Bringing Arduino Cloud to Every Device With Blues Notecard

Learn how the Blues Notecard enables seamless cellular and LoRaWAN connectivity for Arduino Cloud.

By Zachary J. Fields & TJ VanToll

Number of likes5Number of views325View full project details in new tab
Build2gether2.0 – MOBILITY IMPAIRMENTS Track1: Entry Project banner
  • Intermediate

Build2gether2.0 – MOBILITY IMPAIRMENTS Track1: Entry Project

Sensing the walls.

By skruglewicz

Number of likes1Number of views78View full project details in new tab
Build2gether 2.0 – VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS Track 2 Entry Project banner
  • Intermediate

Build2gether 2.0 – VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS Track 2 Entry Project

Creating a Waterproof IoT Device for Lap Swimmers with Visual Impairments.

By skruglewicz

Number of likes1Number of views84View full project details in new tab
Bird Detection with TinyML and a Blues Notecard banner
  • Intermediate

Bird Detection with TinyML and a Blues Notecard

I built a project to identify birds at a bird feeder using Machine Learning (TinyML) and transmit data to the cloud with a Blues Notecard

By Kerin Lovett & Timothy Lovett

Number of likes10Number of views1615View full project details in new tab
Cellular Weather Station with Lark, Qubitro and Blues banner
  • Intermediate

Cellular Weather Station with Lark, Qubitro and Blues

Will guide you to build a personal Weather Station with Lark and Cellular IoT.

By Pradeep

Number of likes7Number of views705View full project details in new tab
Two-Way Satellite Messaging with Blues Starnote banner
  • Intermediate

Two-Way Satellite Messaging with Blues Starnote

Learn how to incorporate low-cost satellite connectivity in your project using the Blues Starnote alongside a Blues Notecard.

By Rob Lauer

Number of likes30Number of views3074View full project details in new tab
Building a LoRaWAN -> Wi-Fi -> Cellular Fallback IoT Device banner
  • Beginner

Building a LoRaWAN -> Wi-Fi -> Cellular Fallback IoT Device

Using the Blues Notecard LoRa, along with a Cellular + Wi-Fi Notecard, allows you to build a bulletproof wireless connectivity device.

By Rob Lauer

Number of likes13Number of views4684View full project details in new tab
Cellular IoT Network Creator Kit With Blues banner
  • Expert

Cellular IoT Network Creator Kit With Blues

Crafting Connectivity: Empowering Your World with Cellular IoT.

By Shebin Jose Jacob

Number of likes8Number of views456View full project details in new tab
The HandyPager banner
  • Beginner

The HandyPager

A pager that is always on you.

By Pius Onyema Ndukwu

Number of likes7Number of views315View full project details in new tab
Artistic Possibilities with a Collaborative Robotic Arm banner
  • Intermediate

Artistic Possibilities with a Collaborative Robotic Arm

Embark on a creative journey with our DIY project— Drawing Robotic Arm. 🤖🎨 #DIYArtBot

By Abhishek Chavan

Number of likes4Number of views165View full project details in new tab
Hands-On with Cellular IoT on the Raspberry Pi 5 banner
  • Beginner

Hands-On with Cellular IoT on the Raspberry Pi 5

Learn how to add low-bandwidth cellular connectivity to the new Raspberry Pi 5 single-board computer.

By Rob Lauer

Number of likes31Number of views7410View full project details in new tab
An Easily Findable Accessible Toilet using LoRa banner
  • Intermediate

An Easily Findable Accessible Toilet using LoRa

Using LoRa technology an accessible toilet can be made discoverable where the toilet broadcasts its location.

By Md. Khairul Alam

Number of likes5Number of views135View full project details in new tab
Hive IA control of Honey Bee for person with disability banner
  • Intermediate

Hive IA control of Honey Bee for person with disability

I am working with Hives with honey bees and would be wonderful if this is accessible to person with disabilites making them free to join.

By Davide Cogliati

Number of likes4Number of views89View full project details in new tab
Smart Escalating Assistant Communicator banner
  • Intermediate

Smart Escalating Assistant Communicator

Voice-activated bedside assistant ensuring reliable, multi-level caregiver alerts regardless of location.

By Timothy Lovett

Number of likes4Number of views184View full project details in new tab
Haptic Swim Assistant for Low Visibility Swimmers banner
  • Advanced

Haptic Swim Assistant for Low Visibility Swimmers

Help low visibility swimmers avoid obstacles and know when they're approaching a wall with haptics, as well as provide safety features.

By donutsorelse

Number of likes10Number of views516View full project details in new tab
PortaPillole - a SMART medicine container banner
  • Intermediate

PortaPillole - a SMART medicine container

3 Slots programmable via Bluetooth, an RTC and a timer. PortaPillole allows you to take the right medicine at the right time.

By pasquale887

Number of likes3Number of views135View full project details in new tab
SmoothRide: Auto Wheelchair with Speed Control (Prototipe 1) banner
  • Intermediate

SmoothRide: Auto Wheelchair with Speed Control (Prototipe 1)

SmartRide: Adaptive speed on bumpy roads, automatic halt with obstacle detection effortless navigation, always in control!

By Rifqi Abdillah

Number of likes7Number of views198View full project details in new tab
Getting Started with blues hardware kit using Arduino IDE banner
  • Beginner

Getting Started with blues hardware kit using Arduino IDE

Quick guide for the blues swan, Notecarrier-A and Notecard (Wi-Fi and Cellular).

By Fasna & Muhammed Zain

Number of likes4Number of views111View full project details in new tab
B2G 2 -- TRAVELLING for people with mobility impairments banner
  • Intermediate

B2G 2 -- TRAVELLING for people with mobility impairments

My swimming project, I fell, is so close to Traveling that I submitted the Project spec as a second submission.

By skruglewicz

Number of likes3Number of views66View full project details in new tab
B2G 1-- Swimming Theme - Making Waves with Water IoT banner
  • Intermediate

B2G 1-- Swimming Theme - Making Waves with Water IoT

This project contains my entry to the Build2gether Inclusive Innovation Challenge with Hardware from Blues and Useful Sensors

By skruglewicz

Number of likes4Number of views116View full project details in new tab
Cellular IoT on LattePanda 3 Delta banner
  • Beginner

Cellular IoT on LattePanda 3 Delta

Will guide you to add a cellular IoT on the LattePanda 3 Delta.

By Pradeep

Number of likes7Number of views405View full project details in new tab
Remote Firmware Updates that Can't Brick Your Host MCU banner
  • Beginner

Remote Firmware Updates that Can't Brick Your Host MCU

This project shows how to use the Notecard and Outboard Firmware Update to remotely perform DFU without the risk of bricking your host.

By Rob Lauer

Number of likes6Number of views621View full project details in new tab
Mobile Cloud Storing Sensory data using ESP32 banner
  • Beginner

Mobile Cloud Storing Sensory data using ESP32

An IOT based project which displays data which is captured by the sensor.

By Team The ESP32 Elite

Number of likes6Number of views192View full project details in new tab
Build a Cellular-powered Fleet of Split-Flap Displays banner
  • Intermediate

Build a Cellular-powered Fleet of Split-Flap Displays

Learn how to use the Notecard, Notehub. io, and an ESP32-S2 to remote-control a split-flap display

By Brandon Satrom

Number of likes37Number of views4508View full project details in new tab
Building an Indoor Floor-Level Tracker for Response Teams banner
  • Intermediate

Building an Indoor Floor-Level Tracker for Response Teams

A highly accurate floor-level tracker for response teams at emergency events.

By Team Blues

Number of likes12Number of views1120View full project details in new tab
Indoor Asset Tracking using Wi-Fi Triangulation banner
  • Beginner

Indoor Asset Tracking using Wi-Fi Triangulation

Build a complete indoor asset tracking IoT solution using the Blues Wireless Notecard, an ESP32 host MCU, the Notecarrier-F, and Datacake.

By Rob Lauer

Number of likes26Number of views8724View full project details in new tab
Next-Level ML & IoT Workshop with Hammer of Blues (Wireless) banner
  • Beginner

Next-Level ML & IoT Workshop with Hammer of Blues (Wireless)

Build your own "Hammer of Blues". A custom dev board loaded w/ an STM32 MCU and sensors galore. Perfect for building an ML + IoT prototype.

By Rob Lauer

Number of likes11Number of views416View full project details in new tab
Mapping the Outdoors with Adafruit. io and a Notecard banner
  • Beginner

Mapping the Outdoors with Adafruit. io and a Notecard

Learn how to use Adafruit. io, GPS, and a Blues Wireless Wi-Fi Notecard to map an outdoor space.

By Irak Mayer

Number of likes18Number of views3154View full project details in new tab
Serenity Now! Build your own Bluetooth WFH Stress Monitor banner
  • Intermediate

Serenity Now! Build your own Bluetooth WFH Stress Monitor

Manage your WFH stress with this Bluetooth and Cellular-based monitoring system.

By Brandon Satrom

Number of likes14Number of views1679View full project details in new tab
Optimizing a Raspberry Pi for Off-Grid Power Consumption banner
  • Beginner

Optimizing a Raspberry Pi for Off-Grid Power Consumption

Let's dive into how we can use a set of power-optimizing strategies on a Raspberry Pi and turn it into an off-grid IoT solution.

By Rob Lauer

Number of likes12Number of views8206View full project details in new tab
Pico Phone banner
  • Beginner

Pico Phone

Send text messages using the Raspberry Pi Pico and a cellular Notecard from blues wireless.

By Team DIY Champs

Number of likes13Number of views5857View full project details in new tab
Cellular Signal Heatmap with Raspberry Pi Pico and GPS banner
  • Beginner

Cellular Signal Heatmap with Raspberry Pi Pico and GPS

Create a Google Map heatmap with cellular and GPS data acquired by a Raspberry Pi Pico and Notecard, using Python and Google Cloud Platform.

By Rob Lauer

Number of likes20Number of views7059View full project details in new tab
Adding Cellular to the Raspberry Pi Pico banner
  • Beginner

Adding Cellular to the Raspberry Pi Pico

Learn how to add a Cellular IoT device to the Raspberry Pi Pico.

By Brandon Satrom

Number of likes36Number of views10878View full project details in new tab
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