Smart beacon for smart warehouse

cults3d

This is part of a cutting-edge smart warehouse project - the smart beacon.\nIt's specifically designed to remain on a pallet with merchandise and indicate to warehouse workers which pallets are ready for shipment. It connects seamlessly to WiFi and extracts relevant data from the warehouse system database.\nDuring testing, it demonstrated an impressive battery life of almost four days using only 4x AA batteries, ensuring it can cover an entire shift without needing recharging.\n\nAt its core, this smart beacon is built around a ESP32 module paired with a WS2812(neopixels) ring. I added a temperature/humidity sensor, simply because I could - the power sensor INA226 was already in place.\n\nOne of the standout features is how easy it is to 3D print. The top cover is crafted from transparent filament, giving it a sleek and modern appearance.\nThe accompanying Fusion360 file allows users to customize and refine their own prints.\n\nThe Prusa i3 MK3 3D printer was used for this project, with the following settings: no support structures, 20% infill density, layer height of 0.2mm, and a material selection of PLA in silver and transparent colors.