Freematics - vehicle telematics with open-source hardware

A project in Sydney, AU by Stanley Huang
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Making it possible, accessible, and affordable to carry out vehicle telematics projects with open-source hardware and mobile gadgets
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Backers: 267
Average Pledge Per Backer: $166

Funded: $44,233 of $50,000
Dates: Jan 19th -> Mar 8th (48 days)
Project By: Stanley Huang
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Latest News

Last 24 hours, we are still having new idea about our product

March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
We are evaluating Nordic nRF51822 for the feasiblity of replacing currently used TI CC2540. Both are SoC chips with Bluetooth Lower Energy, while nRF51822 has an ARM Cortex M0 core and CC2540 has a 8051 MCU core. Obviously nRF51822 has much more... (Read More)

New PCB design for GPS integrated OBD-II Adapter is done

March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
No nonsense! We are working, no matter what! The GPS module will be hooked on STM32 processor and the NMEA stream is parsed by it. The GPS data (latitude, longitutde, altitude, speed etc.) can be retrieved via the extended ELM327 AT command-set.  (Read More)

Last days, will it succeed?

March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
I have nothing more to provide or promise, as I have already done and promised so much for this campaign. Though I really have no idea whether the funding will hit the goal in the end, I have no words in my mind to attract attention and advertise for... (Read More)

10 days countdown! Final spurt rewards added!

February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
It's 10 days countdown now and it suddenly came to my mind that I should do something to exert for a final spurt, since I have already done so much on this project. So 3 Final Spurt Rewards have been added. They are Arduino OBD-II/GPS Data Logger... (Read More)

Even if it fails ...

February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
The unexpected and unpleasant impact from a rival project gave us a lesson. We have never thought of price battling on Kickstarter, though price still seems a sensitive factor here. We have even not expected a similar project launched after us. We... (Read More)

The differences from all other existing OBD-II readers

February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
As many people are comparing Freematics OBD-II Adapter to all those widely available OBD-II readers, I made a table to show their differences. As a programmable device, Freematics OBD-II Adapter can even emulate a common Bluetooth OBD-II reader (we... (Read More)

What's the difference between Freematics OBD-II Adapter and OBDLink

February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Recently many people mentioned to me another Kickstarter project named OBDLink:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/obdsol/obdlink-mx-wifi-a-wireless-gateway-to-vehicle-obd What's the difference? Yes I know they sell it cheap (but not as cheap as you... (Read More)

At this time a bit frustrated but we will keep it on

February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
I noticed quite several backers have cancelled their pledging in recent days. I am not sure the reason for this. But one reason I can think of is that the campaign looks not likely to reach the extended goal, or maybe any goal. Developing the App... (Read More)

Complimentary OBD-II extension cable

January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
A free complimentary OBD-II 16-pin extension cable will be added to all the rewards containing Freematics OBD-II Adapter (GPS version). For cars whose OBD-II port is located at an awkward position, this 1-meter cable can solve the issue and relocate... (Read More)

Thank you 100 backers

January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
It's great to have 100 backers on the 6th day of funding. I am really looking forward to have our stretch goals reached at the end so that our bigger plan for App development can be undertaken then. Let's keep it up! We've received so many... (Read More)

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