Byte Back
"More than just a mosquito killer!"
Team Wi-Fly is: Noah Schwartz, Joshua Dinerman, Nathan Mattock, Jason Esqueda, and Thomas Ramirez
Summer 2022 - Spring 2023
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About this Project
About this Project
Byte Back is an innovative and energy-efficient device designed for safe mosquito control, capable of independent operation while collecting crucial data such as mosquito kills, GPS location, atmospheric conditions, and battery level. Serving as the budget manager and main software lead, my contributions included managing expenses, component procurement, and successfully implementing key software features leveraging principles from RTOS and Embedded Software courses. These features encompassed two-way radio communication between killer and base station modules, multi-module communication, AWS server integration, and a precise killing mechanism triggered by IR sensors. This project serves as a testament to my proficiency in RTOS and embedded software principles, showcasing significant growth and expertise in the field.Â
Testing
Testing
The Byte Back project presented several challenges and risks that required careful navigation and troubleshooting:
Software Testing and Development: Given the project's complexity, the software required thorough testing and integration of various tasks that could be enabled at any time. To streamline the testing process, I adopted an approach where specific portions of the project were tested individually before being gradually incorporated into the main code for further testing. This incremental development and testing approach simplified the debugging process and ensured the overall stability of the software. Additionally, leveraging the ESP32's dual-core architecture, I successfully separated the killing mechanism from the data transmission and reception tasks, enabling simultaneous execution without interference and maintaining a linear software flow.
Despite these challenges, the team persevered by continuously optimizing the software and addressing hardware issues to overcome limitations and ensure the successful functionality of Byte Back.
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Prototype Designs
Prototype Designs
Nathan made many prototype CAD designs, but the end result looks awesome! Note: the transparent, white design is our final design.
Custom PCBs
Custom PCBs
Nathan and Jason collaborated together to create 6 custom PCBs for the project. I helped with testing the functionality of these boards.
Expo Poster
Expo Poster
The poster that we presented at the Engineering Projects Expo 2023 in April 2023 at CU Boulder
Team Wi-Fly is here!
Team Wi-Fly is here!
The amazing team behind this project: Team Wi-Fly!
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