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• A first third party product

  Daan Pape • 4 hours ago • 0 comments

  Whenever you make something it is absolutely fantastic if you see other people using your work to build new and cool things. This has just happened with the Walter module that was used to build the 'RMG datalogger',

  The RMG is a robust, brand-independent datalogger and IoT gateway designed for demanding conditions. Enclosed in a fully waterproof housing rated for up to 100 meters, it’s perfect for maritime and other challenging applications.

  Key features include:

  • Data Transmission: Seamless operation over NB-IoT and LTE-M.
  • Sensor Support: Inputs like Modbus, RS232, SDI12, CAN, and more.
  • Data Outputs: Flexible formats, including MQTT, HTTPS, and SFTP.
  • Modular Design: Easily interconnect multiple units for scalability with additional sensors.

  Field tests have demonstrated excellent coverage across the Benelux region using the Soracom SIM cards, with reliable connectivity on both NB-IoT and LTE-M. Data integration with the BlueCherry.io IoT platform gave Walter OTA updates and CoAP <-> MQTT bridging. 

• We had a blast at Embedded World North America & new French distributor

  Daan Pape • 10/15/2024 at 12:36 • 0 comments

  Hi everyone,
  
  Time for a new project update. Last week we had the honor of being part of Embedded World North America in Austin, Texas. This first edition was a blast and we have met some fantastic people. It's cool to learn all the use-cases where our Walter project is going to come in handy. 

  I'm also very glad to say that the Walter module is now distributed by gotronic.fr (https://www.gotronic.fr/art-carte-walter-esp32-s3-39898.htm). This gives you an excellent option to order in France and Overseas France regions.
  
  

• Walter is available for everyone + documentation website

  Daan Pape • 09/10/2024 at 08:48 • 0 comments

  Walter is available and in stock

  
  The team at Mouser has been working hard to ship out all Walter modules, Walter Feels boards, and Walter development kits. This means the Walter module is now officially in-stock and available for you to order via Crowd Supply and other distributors. I hope to add Walter to more local distributors/web shops soon to make sure you don't need to pay to much shipping costs. 

  The team behind Walter can’t wait to hear what you think of our work and we are keen to learn about the projects you are going to build. Let us know by submitting a Crowd Supply Field Report. If your field report is selected, you’ll get a $50 Crowd Supply credit and your field report will be published as an official project update, emailed to backers of that project, included in our newsletter, and featured in our social media. In addition, some projects may offer their own prizes and incentives.

  Documentation Portal Overhauled

  📄Documentation, documentation and documentation, it is so important in the world of hardware and software development. In the last few weeks we have been working hard at improving the available documentation on Walter and we will keep doing this in the future. The result is now live on https://www.quickspot.io/documentation.html.

• Walter on the IoT Show from Olivier Bloch

  Daan Pape • 05/01/2024 at 20:29 • 0 comments

• IoT SIM cards available for private persons

  Daan Pape • 04/26/2024 at 21:54 • 0 comments

  We have reached another milestone in our mission to make cellular IoT available to anyone, including private persons. The most heard feedback on the Walter project is about how one can buy a SIM card that actually supports modern NB-IoT or LTE-M connectivity. Especially for private persons these SIM cards were unobtanium if you are not a business. 

  Together with Soracom we have been working hard on our online order portal. You can order Soracom global SIM cards in single quantity units with excellent roaming agreements and power consumption. Check it out on http://shop.dptechnics.com

• Walter is live on Crowd Supply

  Daan Pape • 03/23/2024 at 22:03 • 0 comments

  Since publishing our pre-launch page, we’ve been hard at work perfecting both our design and our manufacturing plan. Along with beta testers from all over the world, we’ve been busy monitoring and evaluating Walter’s performance in various applications. We’d love for you to have a look at our project page and join us in the exciting world of cellular IoT by backing the Walter campaign!

• The case fits like a glove

  Daan Pape • 12/12/2023 at 16:38 • 0 comments

  We just received the prints after a long wait and are very happy with the results. The case fit's like a glove. Next step is to wait for the threaded inserts to arrive to make it complete.

• An open source case is available

  Daan Pape • 11/23/2023 at 14:07 • 0 comments

  Hi,

  I have drawn a very simple, but easy to print, case for Walter. It allows you to easily test Walter as a stand-alone tracker device without exposing the bare board to much. You have space for all antenna's in the housing and there is also a spare hole to install an SMA pigtail if you want to use an external GNSS antenna. All design files are on Github: https://github.com/QuickSpot/walter-simple-housing

• Webinar with Soracom.io on 21 November 2023

  Daan Pape • 11/15/2023 at 14:55 • 0 comments

  I'm glad to share this project update because I'm invited to give a webinar together with Soracom.io, our global SIM card provider. The webinar will be on 21 November 2023 at 3PM CET. I invite you to register for it via this link: https://www.soracom.io/webinars/iot-devices-walter/

• In review by 'The Guy With The Swiss Accent'

  Daan Pape • 11/13/2023 at 11:37 • 0 comments

  It's so cool when you see your hardware being used by others. Andreas Spiess, aka 'The Guy With The Swiss Accent' has received a Walter kit and is looking forward to test it out.

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