Abstract
Blacky is an open-source Internet of Things (IoT) project. Designed to improve some structures to achieve better performance, and learn the algorithms used in the pupper project. The project originated from StanfordPupper ，Designed to improve some structures to achieve better performance, and learn the algorithms used in the pupper. Thanks to Nathan and his team for their work, it ’s really great. It is built using Python, Raspberry Pi. The complete source code is publicly available on GitHub under the MIT License, making it a useful reference for students building an Internet of Things (IoT) mini project or final-year project.
1. Introduction
The project originated from StanfordPupper ，Designed to improve some structures to achieve better performance, and learn the algorithms used in the pupper. Thanks to Nathan and his team for their work, it ’s really great. Feel free to raise an issue or email me at chen.junfei@nexuslink.cn
2. Objective
Designed to improve some structures to achieve better performance, and learn the algorithms used in the pupper project.
This project demonstrates how Python, Raspberry Pi can be applied to a real-world Internet of Things (IoT) problem.
4. Technology Stack
5. System Requirements
General requirements for this technology stack — check the README for exact versions.
- Python 3.8 or later
- pip / virtualenv for dependencies
- VS Code, PyCharm or Jupyter Notebook
- Git (to clone the repository)
6. Installation & Setup
git clone https://github.com/blackbox114/Blacky.git
cd BlackyFull setup instructions are in the project README.
7. Future Enhancements
Suggested extensions you can add to make this your own project.
- Add a mobile dashboard using Blynk or Firebase
- Store readings in a cloud database for history charts
- Add alerts via SMS / Telegram when thresholds are crossed
8. Viva / Review Questions
Common questions examiners ask for projects in this domain.
- Which microcontroller / board and sensors are used and why?
- How does the device send data (Wi-Fi, MQTT, HTTP, Bluetooth)?
- Where is the sensor data stored and visualised?
- How is power consumption managed?
- How would you secure the device and its communication?
9. Source Code & License
This project is developed by blackbox114 and published on GitHub under the MIT License. Please follow the license terms and credit the original author when you use or modify this code.
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