CareBox
August 2025Electronics
CareBox is an ESP32-based IoT system designed to help users manage their medicine schedule effectively. It uses hall sensors to detect compartment usage, RGB LEDs for visual feedback, and Blynk notifications to remind users in real time. The system combines hardware and software to create a reliable, user-friendly solution for reducing missed doses.
A smart IoT medicine reminder that ensures timely doses using sensors, real-time alerts, and mobile notifications.
Tech Stack
ESP32Blynk
Features
- Smart lid detection using hall sensors
- RGB LED indicators for medicine status
- Multi-channel alerts (buzzer, LCD, mobile via Blynk)
- Flexible scheduling with multiple alarms
Challenges
- Selecting compatible modules and components
- Hardware failures and unstable sensor behavior
- Power supply issues affecting system reliability
- Debugging integration between hardware and code
Learnings
- Hands-on experience with IoT systems and ESP32
- Learned hardware-software integration deeply
- Improved debugging skills for real-world electronics
- Understood power management and system stability
Highlights
- Got sponsorship from Taiwan for the project tutorial
- Recognized as one of the best projects in the course
- Built a practical real-world IoT healthcare solution