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VayuCast Compact Microclimate Monitoring Device

A compact ESP32-based microclimate monitoring device using an SHT45 sensor, GSM communication, OTA firmware updates, and 18650 Li-ion battery backup.

VayuCast is a small and portable environmental monitoring device designed to measure temperature and relative humidity using an SHT45 sensor, with GSM connectivity, OTA updates, and rechargeable 18650 battery backup.

Compact VayuCast ESP32 microclimate monitoring device.

Project Snapshot

Category
Environmental Monitoring
Project Type
Product Concept
Status
Deployed
Date
Dec 1, 2025
Application Areas
Microclimate Monitoring, Environmental Monitoring, Remote Monitoring, Agriculture
Related Services
IoT System Development, Embedded Systems Development, Hardware Prototyping, Connectivity & Remote Monitoring

Project Gallery

Installation VayuCast monitoring device.
Installation VayuCast monitoring device.
Internal ESP32, GSM and battery electronics of the VayuCast device.
Internal ESP32, GSM and battery electronics of the VayuCast device.
VayuCast device during environmental field testing.
VayuCast device during environmental field testing.

Implementation Notes

Overview

VayuCast is a compact microclimate monitoring device designed for continuous measurement of temperature and relative humidity.

The system uses an ESP32 with an SHT45 sensor for accurate environmental sensing and GSM communication for remote data transmission.

Key Features

  • ESP32-based controller
  • SHT45 temperature and humidity sensor
  • GSM-based remote communication
  • OTA firmware updates
  • rechargeable 18650 Li-ion battery backup
  • compact and portable design
  • suitable for remote microclimate monitoring

System Flow

SHT45 Sensor → ESP32 → GSM → Remote Server / Dashboard

OTA support allows firmware updates without physically accessing the device.

Applications

VayuCast can be used for:

  • microclimate monitoring
  • environmental studies
  • agriculture and greenhouse monitoring
  • indoor and outdoor temperature/humidity monitoring
  • distributed remote sensor networks

Current Status

VayuCast was developed as a completed working prototype focused on compact size, reliable environmental sensing, remote GSM connectivity, battery-backed operation, and maintainable firmware through OTA updates.

Related Services

Core Service

IoT System Development

Connected system design spanning devices, firmware, communications, data flow, and operator-facing interfaces.

  • Connected device architecture
  • Sensor integration
  • Firmware development

Firmware & Device Logic

Embedded Systems Development

Firmware-focused development for microcontroller-based systems, sensor interfaces, device logic, and hardware integration.

  • ESP32 firmware development
  • Embedded C/C++ implementation
  • UART, I2C, SPI, and GPIO integration

Proof of Concept

Hardware Prototyping

Prototype-oriented engineering for evaluating sensors, modules, power approaches, and early connected-system ideas.

  • Proof-of-concept development
  • Sensor evaluation
  • Microcontroller selection

Communications Strategy

Connectivity & Remote Monitoring

Connectivity planning and remote telemetry system design shaped by range, power, reliability, infrastructure, and field conditions.

  • Connectivity selection and architecture
  • Remote telemetry design
  • Data buffering and retry handling

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