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Building innovative fitness technology from concept to prototype

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BioBand

Complete Fitness Tracking Wearable with Heart Rate, Motion, and AI

What it Does

  • Tracks heart rate & blood oxygen (MAX30102 sensor)
  • Counts reps automatically (MPU-6050 motion tracking)
  • Detects exercise type (push-ups, squats, bicep curls)
  • Displays real-time data on mobile app
  • Stores workout history with cloud sync

Tech Stack

Hardware

  • ESP32 microcontroller
  • MAX30102 biometric sensor
  • MPU-6050 motion sensor
  • Custom PCB design
  • LiPo battery (8+ hours)

Software

  • React Native mobile app
  • Python ML models
  • Cloud data sync
  • Bluetooth LE protocol

Hardware Development Pipeline

Our complete development process from initial prototype to final product

1

Breadboard Prototyping

Initial circuit design, component testing, and proof of concept on breadboards

  • Circuit design & wiring
  • Microcontroller programming
  • Sensor testing & validation
Timeline: Weeks 1-4
2

Protoboard Assembly

Permanent soldered prototypes for wearable testing and validation

  • Soldering components
  • Wearable enclosure design
  • Battery integration
Timeline: Weeks 5-8
3

PCB Design

Professional custom PCB design for compact, reliable hardware

  • Schematic design (KiCad/EasyEDA)
  • PCB layout & routing
  • Manufacturing (JLCPCB)
  • Component sourcing
Timeline: Weeks 9-12
4

3D Modeling & Enclosures

CAD design and 3D printing of wearable enclosures

  • CAD modeling
  • 3D printing prototypes
  • Ergonomic testing
  • Design iteration
Timeline: Weeks 10-14
5

Integration & Testing

Final assembly, user testing, and refinement for deployment

  • Full system integration
  • Mobile app connectivity
  • User testing sessions
  • Data collection for research
Timeline: Weeks 12-15

Development Timeline

Nov 2025 ✓ Completed

Breadboard prototype functioning

Dec 2025 In Progress

Wearable protoboard version

Jan 2026 Upcoming

Custom PCB ordered & manufactured

Feb 2026 Upcoming

Mobile/Web App functionality

Mar 2026 Upcoming

5 working units for user testing

May 2026 Goal

Research presentation (tentative)

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