Inspiration
One of us recently visited a hotel which used a card to turn on lights.
What it does
Tracks meeting room usage with a physical ID card. By inserting the card into the slot while the attendee is using the room, it will turn on the room lights and equipment. The stats connect to a dashboard which shows real-time room usage.
How we built it
- NodeJS backend
- MongoDB database
- Dummy Data Generator
- React, Redux frontend
- SSL encryption
- Custom Domain
- Tiny Python client for RFID scanner
- IFTTT Hosted Smart Bulb
Challenges we ran into
- Getting RFID scanner to read properly (to recognize when a card enters and leaves the field)
- SSL Certificates
- Developing and Deploying on different machines
Accomplishments that we're proud of
- Connecting the smart bulb light to the RFID reader.
- Creating a real-time dashboard
What we learned
- A ton!
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