nRF-based device telemetry
An embedded telemetry study for recording usage events and device movement in a compact consumer device.
The project
The source project, an nRF-based smart vape device, explored usage sensing, wireless communication, and power management.
Product highlights
- Usage-event recording and movement sensing.
- Bluetooth communication with a companion interface.
- Battery charging and low-power electronics.
How we approached it
For a battery-powered Bluetooth product like the nRF-based device telemetry, the power budget shapes every decision. We plan how often the radio wakes, which sensors sample and how fast, and which sleep states the Nordic nRF, Bluetooth hardware can use between events.
The Bluetooth interface is designed together with the companion app: which data is streamed, which is read on demand, and how settings and alerts flow back to the device. Over-the-air updates are planned from the first build so field units can be fixed without a cable. See our nRF52 vs ESP32 guide for the platform trade-offs.
Technology at a glance
| Discipline | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Key technology | Nordic nRF, Bluetooth, Usage sensing |
| Type of work | Bluetooth wearable or sensor |
Questions about this project
What technology did SixSol use for nRF-based device telemetry?
The project used Nordic nRF, Bluetooth. Usage-event recording and movement sensing.
Can SixSol build a similar Bluetooth wearable or sensor?
Yes. Share your goal, any existing hardware or code, and the constraints you know. We start with a scoped first milestone and a working build. Learn more about our embedded firmware service.
Inside the project.
Product, board, and interface visuals from the project portfolio.