Resources
Case studies, tutorials, and guides.
Antigen Test Sensor
Making difficult to read antibody tests accessible. An electronic readout system for lateral flow assays without requiring a battery.
Embedded World 2024
Meet ConvolutionSense: a wireless sensor node for predictive maintenance and condition monitoring with a 64-core neural network processor for edge data analysis, communicating via LoRaWAN or Sigfox.
Radio Emissions of an IoT Device and How to Measure Them
A walkthrough of electromagnetic emissions testing for the Anisca Bird smart nestbox, covering RFID and SIGFOX compliance with ETSI norms in an anechoic chamber.
A Progress Update on Octanis Instruments' Barn Owl Monitoring Device
The new barn owl monitoring device is almost finished! Improved battery life, measurement accuracy, and manufacturability. Getting ready for first series production in March 2022.
Why Are All My Chips Out of Stock Right Now?
The global semiconductor shortage explained: from COVID-19 lockdowns to hoarding, soaring demand, and geopolitical tensions. Plus practical tips on managing your IC inventory during the crisis.
Two years into the barn owl monitoring project: First Results
Barn Owls ecology is monitored in western Switzerland through low-cost Smart Nestbox devices. After two years of operation with 40 prototypes and 1000 tagged owls, the first results reveal remarkable activity — one owl detected over 20,000 times at a single entrance.
Radio Module for Sigfox
A low-cost, low-power, long-range wireless modem for the Sigfox network operating in the 868 MHz band, designed for IoT applications with a XBee-compatible footprint.
Railway Construction Site Alerting
A wearable digital alerting system for railway construction workers, replacing traditional handheld horns with a device that receives alerts and warns with flashing lights or tones.
First LoRaWAN Gateway In Lausanne Connects to the Internet Of Things
LoRaWAN enables small devices to communicate over long ranges at low bitrates. We installed the first open gateway in Lausanne, covering half the city and connecting any LoRaWAN device to the internet for free via The Things Network.