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Motorhome tech wishlist

 ·  Posted: 18.07.2019  ·  #1
Hi all,

I'm considering developing some technology for motorhomes. It would consist of an app which shows data from, and controls, an onboard-device (around the size of cigarette box). Additionally, the app could show data from external devices listed below.

Onboard device features:
• Temperature internal
• Humidity
• Microphone
• Motorhome level display
• GPS (geofencing, tracking, find my camper, etc)
• Vehicle alarm based on proximity sensor
• Interior camera (monitoring kids, pets, intruders etc)

External devices visible through app
• Gas Bottle Level monitor
• Aux battery voltage
• Starting battery voltage
• Fire and carbon monoxide alarm

So essentially, a single app that would allow you view / control the features above :)

Any feedback on these features, or additional features you would love to see are very welcome. Also any links to similar tech would be appreciated ;)

All the above can be done - sussing out if it is worth my while
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 ·  Posted: 18.07.2019  ·  #2
Sounds brilliant. I’d be interested in something like that
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 ·  Posted: 18.07.2019  ·  #3
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Sounds brilliant. I’d be interested in something like that


Thanks!
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 ·  Posted: 18.07.2019  ·  #4
Very interested, sounds good!
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 ·  Posted: 18.07.2019  ·  #5
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Very interested, sounds good!


Thanks!

Delighted to hear of any suggestions for other feeds into the app - no matter how weird or wacky! :)

unconsumed beer level perhaps?
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 ·  Posted: 18.07.2019  ·  #6
sounds great. best of luck with it
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 ·  Posted: 18.07.2019  ·  #7
Any open windows skylights or steps alarm before drive off!
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 ·  Posted: 18.07.2019  ·  #8
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Delighted to hear of any suggestions for other feeds into the app - no matter how weird or wacky! :)

unconsumed beer level perhaps?


A wife nagging OFF function?

Can a lot of it be done via Google Home?
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 ·  Posted: 18.07.2019  ·  #9
Commercial viability is all down to price I would imagine, so yes if the price is right.
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 ·  Posted: 18.07.2019  ·  #10
Number of Kw of electricity used with a reset button some Acsi sites allow 4kw per day and charge extra for more.
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 ·  Posted: 18.07.2019  ·  #11
Something that tells you if there are craicers in the vicinity. Then you could meet or avoid
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Sounds similar to the Simarine PICO. Their system has an lcd display, that’s a rebadged Android tablet to you and me, and the usual phone apps. Link

I guess it’s all about the range of sensors that can be installed. If you’re just talking about measurement and display that is.

 


 


 


 
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 ·  Posted: 19.07.2019  ·  #13
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Delighted to hear of any suggestions for other feeds into the app - no matter how weird or wacky! :)

unconsumed beer level perhaps?


A wife nagging OFF function?

Can a lot of it be done via Google Home?


Yes, I'd say some features could. Have you encountered many people using Google Home in motorhomes.

A little note and an internet connection are very effective at reducing nagging. Just right down some numbers eg expiry, ccv and 16 digits and hand it over to her - works a treat! :)
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 ·  Posted: 19.07.2019  ·  #14
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Sounds similar to the Simarine PICO. Their system has an lcd display, that’s a rebadged Android tablet to you and me, and the usual phone apps. Link

I guess it’s all about the range of sensors that can be installed. If you’re just talking about measurement and display that is.

 


 


 


 



Thanks - it's exactly the type of info I was looking for! Nice piece of kit.

The price point I had in mind for ours is a good bit cheaper than theirs and with more features.

Do you have any experience with one?
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 ·  Posted: 19.07.2019  ·  #15
Thanks everyone for the suggestions and insight - all fantastic!

Keep 'em coming :)
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Could the levelling part of the app tell you how much to lift each wheel?
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 ·  Posted: 19.07.2019  ·  #17
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Thanks - it's exactly the type of info I was looking for! Nice piece of kit.

The price point I had in mind for ours is a good bit cheaper than theirs and with more features.

Do you have any experience with one?


No. I wish I did. If have a Victron battery monitor. It doesn’t measure as many things but has a nice app.
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 ·  Posted: 21.07.2019  ·  #18
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Could the levelling part of the app tell you how much to lift each wheel?


Good question! :) I was thinking that the display would be a digital spirit level, I'll investigate adding some instructions. Thanks!
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