Inspiration
We were playing with the Smartcar API and wanted a way to keep track of where the car was and to control when it was allowed to be driven.
What it does
If it worked: User would be able to set geo-fenced 'zones' that are associated with times. A car can only be driven during those times and in the defined zones. If it leaves the zone or is unlocked outside of specified time, a twilio phone call is sent out to alert the parent/guardian.
How we built it
Python on the backend makes API calls to the Smartcar API and returns response to React frontend.
Challenges we ran into
Getting the API call to cooperate was a task. Also, it took a long time to figure out how to send info to the python server and what data structure to use for responses.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
First time using a 3rd-party API, and python
What we learned
How to python and API
What's next for ChildLock
If there was more time, I would get a working version with zones.
I also want to hook it up to our domain: ihackedatru.com
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