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Analysis & Understanding

We listen to your needs and analyze the technical challenge to define project objectives.

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Custom Design

We develop a tailored solution, combining standard technologies with proprietary innovations.

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Implementation & Support

We install and test the solution, remaining available for assistance and future developments.

Our Maker Projects

22 projects found
Smart Home
October 25, 2025

Touch Mirror System with ESP32 Control

Development of two integrated electronic boards for managing a smart mirror with touch commands and motorized control. "Smart Light" scalable solution ready for Wi-Fi and home automation.

Hardware Features:
  • Capacitive Touch on AT42QT2010 (6 keys)
  • ESP32-WROOM CPU with dual BTN7906 motor driver
  • Anti-fog management and SHT21 sensor
  • I²C interface and PWM light control
ESP32 Capacitive Touch Smart Mirror Motor Control
Art & Dance
June 10, 2025

Heart Relay System - Heartbeat-Controlled Lighting

USB relay control system based on heartbeat for dance performances and artistic installations. Built on ESP32 and Raspberry Pi with Polar H10 sensor, it transforms heartbeat into visual art.

Main Features:
  • BPM Monitoring: Real-time reading via Polar H10
  • 8 USB Relays: Automatic light/effect control based on heartbeat
  • Web Interface: Trigger configuration and monitoring via browser
  • Dancer Management: User profiles with session history

Configurable Triggers:
  • 60-75 BPM: Blue lights (low heartbeat)
  • 75-90 BPM: Green lights (normal heartbeat)
  • 90-105 BPM: Yellow lights (moderate heartbeat)
  • 105-120 BPM: Red lights (high heartbeat)
  • 120+ BPM: Special effects (very high heartbeat)
ESP32 Raspberry Pi Polar H10 Dance Interactive Art
Marine
March 14, 2025

SonicBoom Supercapacitor Charging System

High-end professional charging system for SonicBoom starter device, specifically designed for marine applications. ESP32-based with digital monitoring and advanced management of 3200/5000 Farad supercapacitors.

Key Features:
  • Dual-Mode: 12V version with 24V expansion ready
  • Voltage: Precise management up to 15V (future extension 16.2V)
  • Solar Panel: MPPT integration for 5-7V input
  • Protections: Overvoltage, undervoltage, short circuit, reverse polarity

Technical Specifications:
  • Max current: 20A | Max power: 300W
  • Waterproof LCD display for parameter monitoring
  • IP68 reinforced polycarbonate enclosure
  • Supercapacitor self-discharge: <5%/month
  • Two configs: Standard (13.5V-14.5V) and Long Standby (14V-15.515V)
ESP32 Supercapacitors MPPT IP68 Marine
Emotional IoT
January 15, 2025

Interactive Emotional Connection Lamps

Complete kit consisting of interactive touch lamps and mobile smartphone application. ESP32-C6 based system with 1W warm white LED. The lamps allow sending emotional messages at a distance through touch.

How It Works:
  • Wi-Fi Connection: Each lamp connects to the home network and communicates via Internet
  • Capacitive Touch: Touching the lamp sends a signal to the twin lamp
  • Light Feedback: Quick touch = "Hello", prolonged touch = "Thinking of you"
  • N to N Association: Each lamp can be associated with multiple twin lamps

Mobile App:
  • User registration and account creation
  • Twin lamp association
  • Lamp Wi-Fi configuration
  • Autonomous operation after setup
ESP32-C6 Capacitive Touch Wi-Fi IoT Mobile App LED Warm White
Trade Fair & Demo
December 4, 2024

Interactive MIDI Musical Clothesline

Interactive installation for home products trade fair: a clothesline transformed into a musical instrument. Touching the strings activates an internal ESP32-based MIDI generator that produces sounds in real-time.

Features:
  • Touch Sensors: Touch detection on clothesline strings
  • MIDI Generator: Integrated sound synthesis with ESP32
  • Selectable Instruments: Guitar, piano, harp and more
  • Trade Fair Demo: Interactive attraction for visitors

Applications:
  • Trade fair booths and showrooms
  • Interactive art installations
  • Innovative product demonstrations
ESP32 MIDI Touch Sensor Trade Fair Interactive
Animal Research
November 4, 2024

Interactive System for Pig Cognitive Testing

ESP32-based interactive game system for pigs, designed for sequential memory exercises and cognitive performance monitoring. Six smart buttons with multimodal feedback connected to a centralized management system.

Hardware per Button:
  • ESP32: Control, Wi-Fi communication and program storage
  • RGB LED: Lighting with configurable color and duration
  • Buzzer: Configurable sounds (type and duration)
  • Vibration motor: Tactile feedback during button press

Management Features:
  • Custom light and sound sequence creation
  • Recording: press order, duration, latency
  • Performance evaluation and comparison with programmed sequence
  • Data export in XLS format
ESP32 RGB LED Wi-Fi Animal Research IoT
Telemedicine
October 15, 2024

Smart Stethoscope with Telemedicine and Training

ESP32-based digital stethoscope with high-fidelity microphone at the contact point, graphic display for real-time heartbeat visualization, and Bluetooth connectivity for telemedicine and medical training.

Main Features:
  • Local auscultation: Microphone at contact point like traditional stethoscope
  • Graphic display: Real-time heartbeat visualization
  • Telemedicine: Bluetooth connection to phone as headset microphone for audio transmission to remote doctor
  • Bidirectional audio: Phone audio reception in listening tubes

Training Mode:
  • Use with medical simulation mannequins
  • Playback of pathological heart sounds
  • Training for recognition of various pathologies
  • Education of doctors and nurses on virtual patients
ESP32 Bluetooth Telemedicine Graphic Display Medical Training
Timing
August 2, 2023

NTP to FSK Converter for Legacy Clocks

Raspberry Pi-based system for legacy wall clock synchronization. Converts NTP time signal from LAN network to FSK modulation for compatibility with old synchronization systems.

Features:
  • NTP Input: Precise synchronization from network time via LAN
  • FSK Modulation: Conversion to vintage clock compatible signal
  • Legacy clocks: Support for old wall synchronization systems
  • Retrofit: Modernization of existing installations without hardware replacement
Raspberry Pi NTP FSK Legacy Synchronization
Healthcare
December 12, 2022

Sequential Memory Test for Alzheimer's

ESP32-based device for memory testing and exercise in Alzheimer's patients. The user must perform predefined sequences to get confirmation with green LEDs.

Features:
  • Predefined sequences: Patterns to remember and reproduce
  • LED feedback: Green LEDs for correct sequence confirmation
  • Cognitive test: Memory capacity assessment
  • Alzheimer's support: Exercise tool for patients
ESP32 LED Memory Alzheimer's Healthcare
Transport
April 21, 2021

High Brightness LED Lamp for Train WC

High brightness LED lamp designed for train restrooms with integrated signaling system to indicate bathroom status.

Signaling States:
  • 🟢 Free: Green indication - bathroom available
  • šŸ”“ Occupied: Red indication - bathroom in use
  • 🟔 Out of Order: Yellow indication - bathroom not working

Features:
  • High brightness LEDs for optimal visibility
  • Robust design for railway environment
  • Low power consumption
LED Railway Signaling High Brightness
Broadcast
January 11, 2021

Audio Matrix for Control Room Stations

ESP32-controlled audio matrix system for broadcast control room stations. Each user can select one of 30 audio inputs and listen through speakers or headphones, with real-time audio level visualization on graphic display.

Features:
  • 30 audio inputs: Multiple audio source selection
  • Graphic display: Real-time audio level meter
  • Flexible output: Listening via speakers or headphones
  • Multi-user: Each control room station independent

Applications:
  • TV/Radio broadcast control rooms
  • Audio production studios
  • Multimedia control centers
ESP32 Audio Broadcast Display Control Room
Radio
October 17, 2019

Digital Volume Control for Radio Studios

Fully digital volume control system for radio broadcasting studios. Manages the input audio signal and adjusts it on headphones via optical encoder controlling a differential amplifier.

Technical Features:
  • Optical encoder: Precise and noise-free volume adjustment
  • Differential amplifier: High audio quality and low distortion
  • Digital control: Fully digital signal processing
  • Headphone output: Optimized for headphone return

Applications:
  • Professional radio broadcasting studios
  • Speaker and host workstations
  • Broadcast audio monitoring
Audio Digital Encoder Radio Headphones
Photography
July 17, 2019

Remote Control for Canon Cameras

Custom remote control system for Canon cameras with ergonomic joystick and encoder wheel for precise focus adjustment and other camera parameters.

Features:
  • Joystick: Intuitive control for movements and selections
  • Encoder wheel: Fine focus adjustment
  • Camera parameters: Control of aperture, ISO and other settings
  • Canon compatibility: Designed for professional Canon cameras

Applications:
  • Professional video production
  • Studio photography
  • Film productions
Canon Joystick Focus Photography Video
Healthcare
January 12, 2019

DECT Intercom for Hospital Reception

DECT technology-based intercom system for hospital reception stations. Enables communication through safety glass using DECT phones as intercoms.

Features:
  • DECT technology: Reliable and secure wireless communication
  • Through-glass communication: Clear audio despite the barrier
  • Intercom use: DECT phones converted to intercoms
  • Easy installation: Integration into existing stations

Applications:
  • Hospital reception
  • Security glass counters
  • Reception and front-office
DECT Intercom Hospital Wireless Audio
Interactive
October 26, 2017

Interactive Maze with Gesture Control

Motorized maze with hand gesture control. Laser sensors detect hand position and control motors to tilt the platform, allowing the user to guide the ball through the path to the finish.

How it works:
  • Laser sensors: Precise hand position detection
  • Controlled motors: Real-time platform tilting
  • Gesture control: Intuitive movement following the hand
  • Objective: Guide the ball to the finish

Features:
  • Natural interaction without physical contact
  • Skill and coordination challenge
  • Ideal for interactive installations and exhibitions
Motors Laser Gesture Interactive Game
Art
October 20, 2017

Einstein Robotic Head for Donato Piccolo

3D printed robotic head with Albert Einstein's likeness, created for an artwork by artist Donato Piccolo. Equipped with motors for eye and mouth movement, it was presented at an exhibition in Saint Petersburg.

Technical Features:
  • 3D Printing: Structure made with additive technology
  • Eye movement: Motors for dynamic and realistic gaze
  • Mouth movement: Articulation to simulate expressions
  • Einstein likeness: Faithful reproduction of the famous scientist

Artwork:
  • Artist: Donato Piccolo
  • Exhibition: Saint Petersburg show
  • Fusion of contemporary art and robotics
3D Printing Robotics Art Donato Piccolo Motors
Safety
September 9, 2016

Anti-Abandonment Child Safety System

Bluetooth safety system to prevent unintentional child abandonment in cars. The device communicates with an Android app to alert the parent when leaving the vehicle with the child still on board.

How it works:
  • Pressure sensor: Detects when the child is seated in the car seat
  • Belt sensor: Verifies that seat belts are fastened
  • Bluetooth transmitter: Constant communication with smartphone
  • Android app: Monitors status and triggers alarms

Alarm System:
  • Siren activation when parent moves away
  • Push notification on smartphone
  • Alarm if belts not unbuckled before leaving
  • Prevention of unintentional abandonment
Bluetooth Android Safety Sensors Anti-Abandonment
Wearable
May 25, 2016

Mouse Finger - Wearable Finger Mouse

Innovative wearable mouse worn on the finger with touch surface for cursor control. Connects to PC via Bluetooth allowing computer control with natural thumb movements.

Features:
  • Wearable design: Worn on finger like a ring
  • Touch surface: Cursor control with thumb
  • Bluetooth connection: Wireless to PC and devices
  • Portability: Compact and always available

Advantages:
  • Use in any position
  • No surface required
  • Natural and intuitive control
Bluetooth Touch Wearable Mouse HID
Fitness
April 26, 2016

Crunch Counter - Automatic Rep Counter

Automatic counting system for crunches on fitness mat. Uses ultrasonic sensors to detect body movement and automatically increment the counter.

How it works:
  • Ultrasonic sensors: Detect body movement during exercise
  • Automatic counting: Increment on each completed rep
  • Display: Shows number of repetitions
  • Integrated mat: Easy positioning for workout

Advantages:
  • No distraction during exercise
  • Precise and reliable counting
  • Ideal for intensive workouts
Ultrasonic Fitness Sensors Counter Sports
Full Contact
July 9, 2015

Interactive Punchball for Full Contact Training

Arduino-controlled training mannequin with punchball for full contact athletes. The system guides the athlete through training sets with voice instructions indicating which exercise to perform and how.

Features:
  • Arduino: Central control of training system
  • Voice guidance: Audio instructions for each set and exercise
  • Programmed sets: Predefined training sequences
  • Mannequin + Punchball: Complete structure for training

For the athlete:
  • Guided training without instructor
  • Complete focus on execution
  • Automatic set progression
Arduino Full Contact Voice Training Sports
Green Energy
December 30, 2014

Solar Beach Umbrella Phone Charger

Beach umbrella with integrated solar cells on top to charge mobile devices. Perfect for those who want to relax at the beach without worrying about phone battery.

Features:
  • Solar cells: Photovoltaic panels integrated on canopy
  • USB output: Standard connector for device charging
  • Clean energy: Eco-friendly charging using the sun
  • Integrated design: Looks like a normal beach umbrella

Use cases:
  • Beaches and beach resorts
  • Pools and resorts
  • Gardens and terraces
Solar USB Green Energy Beach Charging

What Our Clients Say

"The custom timing solution transformed our production workflow. Millisecond precision and excellent technical support."

RAI
Technical Direction

"Thanks to Elettronica Mangione, the LAN-controlled emergency switching system is fundamental in our broadcast chain."

SKY
Broadcast Technology

"Elettronica Mangione's work is fundamental to my artworks. Professionalism and technical expertise at the highest level."

Donato Piccolo
Artist

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