From the first idea to the finished product, this is the development journal of the Terratronic C1. The latest update appears first.
The Terratronic app is nearly complete. At the same time, the first final C1 is running continuously on a real terrarium. Lighting, heating, misting and sensor readings are monitored around the clock before launch.
After problems with the previous test batch, we found a new temperature sensor manufacturer. Initial samples have been requested for thorough testing.
The latest sensor batch arrived and was tested, but showed too many outliers, fluctuating readings and individual defects. We are therefore looking for a more reliable manufacturer.
After some delay, five C1 prototypes have arrived and are undergoing extensive testing. We are documenting minor manufacturing issues for the next test series.
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The dashboard, device overview and controls become interactive while we select the infrastructure for device communication.
The wireless temperature sensor is tested on a real terrarium for the first time. Range, accuracy and battery life meet our targets.
Initial calls with potential manufacturing partners cover technology, components, quality assurance and realistic C1 volumes.
Sketches become the final C1 enclosure design, simple, modern and compact enough for any terrarium setup.
The first Terratronic app code is written while a second hardware prototype runs with a revised control board.
A first wired prototype and simple interface are tested. Lighting, heating and misting switch automatically for the first time.
Cable clutter, overloaded power strips and three timers per terrarium reveal the need for a better way to control enclosures. Terratronic is born.