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Hi :-) This is very interesting. What exactly are you doing then? Designing (software, hardware, both?) dumb devices for home?

• rm445 11y ago
  Parent poster's bio link points to https://www.hellotwist.com/ https://www.hellotwist.com/ which does multi-room speaker systems. What I was going to say before thinking to check the link, is that there must be a wealth of applications available to the instrumentation engineer, using modern microcontrollers without making the full step to Internet of Things. The smoke alarm with the "I'm cooking for the next ten minutes" button. The simple alarm clock that knows weekends from weekdays, or even your work shifts. The thermostat with a few dozen more available states than the traditional ones and a sane interface. Electric showers that deliver a pleasant showering experience. Smart dumb devices.
  • meowface 11y ago
    Twist seems like a pretty clever idea, especially by integrating it all into the lightbulb. Can anyone think of potential downsides to this approach? Other than the audio probably not being of very good quality compared to a serious speaker system.
    • Duhck 11y ago
      We've used a really high quality audio driver and have some future products that'll help round out the system (aka subwoofers). For reference here is the data sheet of speaker we use: http://www.baysidenet.tv/catalog/pdf/Peerless/30n18al04-04.pdf http://www.baysidenet.tv/catalog/pdf/Peerless/30n18al04-04.p... We also have a half a dozen other products designed to fit into this form factor, all of which provide a superior lighting experience to what is available on the market today.
      • meowface 11y ago
        I'm sure it's good, but I don't think you'll win the audiophiles over.