Inspiration.
We were hoping to make a product that will make it easier for drivers to interact with their music as they travel. Rather than get distracted by pressing buttons and looking at screens we thought that gestures would be a good substitute, and would help drivers keep their eyes on the road.
What it does
Currently, it uses two ESP8266 send a "Hello World" message to each other. We also have an OpenCV application that reads gestures and turns it into an output, and a python script that uses a Spotify API that returns information like title, artist, and timestamp.
How we built it
We built it by learning ESP8266 libraries on Arduino. The process for STM and other parts of the design were done with a lot of trial and error.
Challenges we ran into
Initially, the plan was to use an STM32 F7 for a display. However, we ran into issues with the clock that took way too much time to correct. Ultimately, it was never fixed and we have to move on.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
We attempted to integrate hardware into our software. We also took multiple approaches but we were not able to have a smooth data transfer and provide a good proof of concept. We feel that with more time we can definitely turn this into a viable product.
What we learned
We learned that there's definitely a point at which we need to cut our losses and move on with the project, which should have happened earlier in the case of our STM.
What's next for Moonify
Next, we hope to put more time into the project and turn it into a functioning product. Furthermore, we also hope to implement a proper screen for the user to interface with.
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