Category: Hardware
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Bluetooth ignition lock prototype
Building a prototype of a cryptographically secure OTP based wireless module attached to the ignitional lock is a fundamental for a minimal viable product of keyless vehicle operation.
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Proof of concept with Espressif
After several iterations with the Ardurino development boards and researching the performance and various features of other microcontrollers the ESP32 from Espressif has emerged as the best option to deliver a minimal viable product that has the necessary wireless connectivity and longevity.
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Hardware even for rusty old bikes
Connecting the existing vehicle fleet in Asia to the Internet-of-Things mostly requires interfacing with the ignition locks of rusting internal combustion engine motorcycles, far from the pristine electric vehicles, but in principal all can utilize the same modern and efficient microcontroller technology.