Partner Projects
Collaborative Engineering Solutions — Precision GPS Tracking & IoT Innovation
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GPS Tracker 4G — Ultra-Low Power Asset Tracking
Next-Generation IoT Tracking Platform
The GPS Tracker 4G is a precision-engineered asset tracking solution built on the Nordic Semiconductor nRF9161 — one of the most advanced cellular IoT SiPs available. Designed from the ground up for industrial-grade reliability and extreme energy efficiency.
This project showcases the deep engineering capabilities of 8-Bit Lab Engineering — from schematic design and 6-layer PCB layout to embedded firmware development on Zephyr RTOS.
🤝 Partner: DroneOps — droneops.lt
Core Technology & Performance
⚡ nRF9161 SiP
Nordic’s latest cellular IoT System-in-Package with integrated LTE-M/NB-IoT modem, GNSS receiver, and Arm Cortex-M33 processor. Single-chip solution eliminating external components for minimal BOM cost and PCB footprint.
🔋 nPM1300 PMIC
Nordic’s ultra-efficient Power Management IC with integrated battery charger, dual LDO regulators, and buck converter. Intelligent power path management ensures maximum battery life with seamless charging.
📡 Multi-GNSS
Integrated GNSS receiver supporting GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou constellations. Sub-meter positioning accuracy with assisted GNSS (A-GNSS) and predicted GNSS (P-GPS) for ultra-fast cold start times under 3 seconds.
💤 Deep Sleep Mode
System-level deep sleep current consumption as low as 2.5 µA. Wake-on-event triggers via accelerometer or RTC timer. Enables deployment periods of 5+ years on a single battery depending on reporting interval.
💾 Flash Memory
Ultra-low power 1.8V NOR Flash memory for offline data logging and FOTA (Firmware Over-The-Air) updates. Minimal standby current of <1 µA ensures negligible impact on battery life even during extended storage periods.
🔌 1.8V System Rail
Entire system designed around a 1.8V power rail — the lowest operating voltage for maximum energy efficiency. Every component selected for minimal quiescent current. Total system standby under 5 µA.
Key Performance Specifications
< 5 µA
System Deep Sleep Current
< 3 sec
GNSS Time-To-First-Fix (A-GNSS)
1.8V
Ultra-Low Voltage System Rail
5+ Years
Battery Lifetime (Single Cell)
Engineering Excellence by 8-Bit Lab
PCB Design — 6-layer impedance-controlled stackup with dedicated ground planes. RF-optimized layout for LTE-M/NB-IoT and GNSS antenna matching. Compact form factor under 40×30mm.
Embedded Firmware — Zephyr RTOS with Nordic nRF Connect SDK. Custom power management state machine, FOTA update capability, and cloud connectivity via MQTT/LwM2M protocols.
System Integration — Complete hardware-firmware co-design from concept to production. DFM-optimized for automated assembly. Certified for CE/FCC regulatory compliance.
8Bit-Drone v1.0 — Mobile-Controlled FPV Drone Platform
8Bit-Drone v1.0 — Designed & Engineered by 8-Bit Lab Engineering
Smartphone-Controlled Micro Drone
The 8Bit-Drone is a compact, high-performance FPV drone platform built on the ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U-N16R8 — featuring direct smartphone control via WiFi, onboard FPV camera streaming, and precision 6-axis motion sensing. No expensive remote controller needed — just your phone.
Engineered from the ground up by 8-Bit Lab Engineering, this project demonstrates full hardware-firmware co-design — from schematic capture and custom drone-shaped PCB layout to embedded motor control and real-time video streaming.
🤝 Partner: MediaTek
Full schematic — ESP32-S3, IMU, motor drivers, camera & power management
PCB layout — custom drone-shaped board with motor mounts
Core Technology & Performance
⚡ ESP32-S3
Dual-core Xtensa LX7 @ 240 MHz with 16MB Flash & 8MB PSRAM. WiFi 802.11 b/g/n for direct smartphone pairing. BLE 5.0 for telemetry.
📷 OV2640 FPV Camera
2MP onboard camera with real-time MJPEG streaming to your phone. Up to 30fps video feed over WiFi for immersive first-person flight.
🎯 ICM-42670-P IMU
TDK InvenSense 6-axis motion sensor with 3-axis gyroscope & accelerometer. Enables stable flight control, auto-leveling, and crash detection.
🔋 4-Channel H-Bridge
IRLML6344 MOSFET-based motor drivers with independent PWM control for each rotor. Sub-millisecond response time for agile maneuvers.
🔌 USB-C & LiPo
MCP73831 charge management with single-cell LiPo. Multi-rail power design (3.3V, 4.2V, 1.8V) via TLV755 ultra-low-noise LDOs.
📡 CAN Bus
Integrated CAN interface for external sensor expansion, payload modules, or multi-drone fleet communication at distances up to 50m.
Key Flight Specifications
FootForze — Smart Foot Pressure Sensing Platform
FootForze — Designed & Engineered by 8-Bit Lab Engineering
Precision Plantar Pressure Analysis
The FootForze is a wireless smart insole system that captures real-time foot pressure distribution using 16 high-resolution pressure sensors embedded in an ultra-thin flexible PCB. Designed for sports biomechanics, medical gait analysis, and athletic performance optimization.
Powered by the MDB750Q-1MV2 Bluetooth SoC, FootForze streams live pressure heatmaps to any smartphone or tablet — giving coaches, physiotherapists, and athletes instant insight into foot strike patterns, weight distribution, and injury risk zones.
🤝 Partner: MediaTek
Full schematic — BLE SoC, 16-channel sensor MUX, USB-C charging
PCB layout — compact controller with BLE module & sensor FPC connector
3D render — production-ready controller board with BLE antenna
Core Technology & Performance
📡 BLE 5.0 SoC
MDB750Q-1MV2 Bluetooth Low Energy system-on-chip. Ultra-low power wireless streaming of all 16 sensor channels at up to 100 Hz sampling rate.
🦶 16-Channel Sensor Array
Flexible insole with 16 precision force-sensitive resistors covering heel, arch, metatarsal, and toe zones. Full plantar pressure mapping in real-time.
🔄 Analog Multiplexer
High-speed analog MUX with 74HC4067 scans all 16 sensor channels sequentially. Driven by precision DRV_SEL lines for clean signal acquisition.
🔌 USB-C & LiPo
Onboard LiPo charging via USB-C with charge status LED. Battery voltage monitoring for low-power alerts. Full day of clinical use on a single charge.
📱 Smartphone App
Live pressure heatmap visualization on iOS/Android. Record sessions, compare left vs. right foot, track gait symmetry, and export CSV data for analysis.
⚡ Ultra-Thin Design
Flexible sensor PCB at just 0.8mm thickness fits inside any shoe. Lightweight FPC cable connects to the ankle-mounted controller unit.
Key Specifications
Use Cases
🏃 Sports Performance
Analyze running gait, optimize foot strike technique, measure force asymmetry. Used by coaches and sports scientists worldwide.
🩺 Medical Rehabilitation
Post-surgery gait recovery tracking, diabetic neuropathy monitoring, orthopedic assessment. Clinical-grade pressure data for healthcare professionals.
👠 Custom Orthotics
Generate precise pressure maps to design perfectly fitted custom insoles and orthotics. Data-driven footwear customization.
🤝 Project Partner — DroneOps
The GPS Tracker 4G project is developed in partnership with DroneOps — specialists in drone operations and fleet management technology based in Lithuania.
🤝 Project Partner — MediaTek
The 8Bit-Drone v1.0 and FootForze projects are developed in partnership with MediaTek — a global leader in semiconductor design powering billions of connected devices worldwide.
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