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Beakle: Smart Bird Nest Camera

The Beakle Smart Bird Nest Camera project is a testament to CircuitWare's holistic approach to product development. Our engagement spanned the entire lifecycle, from initial hardware architecture selection to low-level firmware development and cloud integration strategy.

Beakle: Watch Life Unfold

Beakle is a purpose-built smart camera system for bird nest monitoring, designed and engineered by CircuitWare. The project involved custom hardware design with Espressif Integerated Chips, advanced firmware for video/audio capture, and seamless cloud integration for live streaming and data storage.

Key features include secure OTA updates, intelligent motion detection, low-power operation, and a user-friendly mobile app for real-time notifications and device management. Beakle empowers researchers and enthusiasts to observe wildlife in its natural habitat with minimal disturbance.

Beakle Camera Assembly

Key Features Developed for Beakle

Camera Hardware
Camera System Integration
Espressif based board with low-power design, SD/MMC storage, and robust wireless connectivity.
Video Processing
Video Processing & Storage
Real-time video and audio capture, encoding, and streaming optimized for wildlife monitoring.
Cloud Integration
Cloud Integration
Seamless live streaming, cloud storage, and remote access via secure APIs and mobile app.
OTA Updates
Secure OTA Updates
Effortless, secure over-the-air firmware updates for continuous improvement and reliability.
Motion Detection
Motion Detection & Sensor Integration
On-device AI for detecting bird activity and triggering recordings or notifications.
Low Power
Low Power Operation
Optimized for battery/solar use, with deep sleep and efficient wake-up for long-term deployment.

Project Description

Beakle Hardware

The Beakle Smart Bird Nest Camera project demonstrates CircuitWare's expertise in full-stack IoT product development. Our team managed the entire lifecycle: from hardware architecture and PCB design, to embedded firmware, cloud integration, and user experience.

We engineered a custom ESP32 board for low-power, high-performance operation, developed advanced firmware for video/audio capture and SD/MMC storage, and implemented secure, scalable cloud connectivity. The result is a reliable, field-ready device for wildlife research and education.

Project Objectives Achieved

Intuitive UI
Intuitive User Experience
Simple setup, live streaming, and notifications for all users.
Reliable Streaming
Reliable Live Streaming
Consistent, high-quality video and audio from remote locations.
Power Efficiency
Power Efficiency
Long battery life and solar compatibility for off-grid use.
Max Frames per second
Maximizing FPS
Optimized transfer routines to achieve high FPS, offloading tasks from the CPU for efficient performance.

Challenges Faced & Overcome

Hardware Optimization
Designed a compact, low-power board with robust wireless and SD/MMC support for field deployment.
Video/Audio Processing
Developed efficient firmware for real-time video/audio capture, encoding, and streaming on ESP32
Cloud & App Integration
Implemented secure APIs and mobile app for live view, notifications, and device management.
OTA & Security
Enabled secure, reliable over-the-air updates and end-to-end data encryption.
Power Management
Optimized deep sleep, wake-up, and solar/battery operation for long-term use.

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