Discover the Winning Projects to Climastick Contest! This year, we launched a unique contest for IoT enthusiasts, inviting the Thinger.io community to present their most innovative and creative projects. The results have been amazing: from home automation solutions to devices that connect people across distances, each project reflects the ingenuity and passion of its creators.
Below, we present the selected projects, ordered from the most innovative, where each one has used Thinger.io to take their idea to the next level. You can download the PDF of each project to explore its technical details in depth.
Winners!
HUGGA – Sending Hugs Across Distance
Creators: Lola Llamazares and Manuela Losada
Description: In a world where distance is a part of many relationships, Hugga is a pillow that allows you to “send hugs.” When one Hugga pillow is touched, the other responds with vibration, warm light, and heat, simulating the presence of a loved one. Thinger.io plays a key role here, synchronizing the pillows through a secure connection, enabling them to stay connected continuously. An emotional yet innovative project.
Hardware Used: ESP32 | Touch Sensor | Vibration Motor | Heater | NeoPixel LEDs.
Solar Logger – Maximizing Solar Energy
Creators: Michel Firholz
Description: Do you have a solar energy system and want to get the most out of it? This logger for Victron charge controllers provides detailed monitoring of battery status, energy production, and other relevant data. With Thinger.io, users can access real-time data and adjust the system according to weather conditions through OpenWeatherMap integration. A powerful tool for optimizing solar performance.
Hardware Used: Victron MPPT controller | ESP8266 or ESP32 | Optional OLED display | 12V/5V buck controller
Tasmota – Secure Tasmota Integration
Description: Tasmota device integration is popular, but many users worry about security when connecting these devices on external networks. This project uses Thinger.io to keep the connection and monitoring of Tasmota devices safe within a Wi-Fi network. Thinger.io’s integration allows for advanced monitoring and secure control of up to four devices, perfect for automation enthusiasts.
Hardware Used: ESP8266 | Wemos D1 Mini up to 4 Tasmota devices (smart plugs, energy monitors).
Water Level – Mange Your Water Levels Anywhere
Creator: Chandran A P
Description: : Ever thought about controlling the water level in your home’s tanks from anywhere? This project turns that idea into reality, allowing not only level monitoring but also automatic pump activation and deactivation. There’s even an Alexa integration in progress for voice commands. All this, managed from a sleek dashboard on Thinger.io!
Hardware Used: 2 Wemos D1 R1 Units | Ultrasonic Distance Sensor | Pressure Switch
Solar Voltage – Stylish Energy Control
Creator: Michel Firholz
Description: : With a 40W solar panel and a minimalist monitoring system, this project allows users to verify battery charge and solar contribution. Thinger.io acts as the system’s brain, gathering and displaying data on an easy-to-use dashboard with historical information available for deeper analysis. Ideal for those looking for an affordable and efficient solution.
Hardware Used: ESP8266 | 40W Solar Panel | PWM Controller | 10Ah LiFePO Battery
Each of these projects represents the creativity and possibilities that Thinger.io can offer. We are proud to have such a talented and passionate community of creators. We invite you to explore each project in detail and get inspired to create your own IoT solutions.
Have an idea? Don’t hesitate to join the community and try Thinger.io to make it a reality!
