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Embedded Systems / Firmware Engineer Project Description HappyMat(TM) is seeking an experienced Embedded Systems / Firmware Engineer for HappyMat Prototype #1. You will be responsible for the prototype's embedded controller, firmware, sensor integration, LED control, digital display, wireless communications, and associated hardware/firmware integration. Primary Responsibilities • Develop and configure the embedded controller and firmware. • Integrate pressure/presence sensing. • Integrate addressable LED lighting. • Integrate the digital display. • Implement Wi-Fi connectivity. • Implement Bluetooth/BLE connectivity. • Support camera, speaker, and microphone integration. • Coordinate with the IoT/interface engineer where applicable. • Troubleshoot electronics and firmware during integration. • Deliver applicable firmware/source code, configurations, and wiring information. Preferred Skills / Experience ESP32 or Similar MCU; Embedded C/C++; Sensors; RGB/RGBW LEDs; Displays; Wi-Fi; BLE; Electronics Debugging; Soldering; Hardware/Firmware Integration COMPENSATION - $700 USD FOR THIS TEAM MEMBER Fixed Price: $700 USD for this individual position. The selected professional for this position will receive $700 USD total for successful completion of the complete assigned scope. HappyMat is assembling a multidisciplinary engineering team. Each team member is hired separately and each team member receives their own $700 USD fixed payment for their individual assigned scope. The $700 payment is NOT shared or divided among the engineering team. This is a fixed-price project, not an hourly position. How to Apply: Begin your proposal with HAPPYMAT. Describe one physical electronic product or prototype you personally helped build. Explain exactly what you contributed and provide photos, video, or portfolio evidence if available. We strongly prefer engineers with experience working on real physical hardware, not software-only projects. NDA required before confidential HappyMat technical information is shared. Teamwork requirement: The selected professional must communicate reliably with the other HappyMat team members, participate in integration and testing as applicable, and deliver all project-specific work files associated with the assigned role.
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HAPPYMAT, I would be thrilled to join your team as the Embedded Systems / Firmware Engineer. With a Master's in Embedded Systems and an extensive background in electrical engineering, I am confident in my ability to meet and exceed your prototype needs. Throughout my career, I have honed my skills in areas of particular importance to this project, including proficiency with STM32, ESP32, Nordic nRF52/nRF53, FPGA Development using Verilog/VHDL, IoT connectivity (BLE, Wi-Fi), and professional PCB design. In terms of hands-on experience building physical electronic products or prototypes, most recently I helped develop a smart home automation system for a leading company. My direct contributions included designing the embedded system architecture, developing the firmware optimized for efficient performance and power management, integrating various sensors and wireless communication modules like Zigbee and Bluetooth for seamless functionality with mobile apps, and overseeing PCB designs and prototyping assembly.
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HAPPYMAT. Hi, I am an embedded systems engineer with over 16 years of experience developing physical electronic products, embedded firmware, sensor interfaces, wireless connectivity, and hardware/firmware integration. One relevant prototype I personally helped build was an ESP32-based connected sensing device with pressure inputs, addressable RGB LEDs, a digital display, Wi-Fi/BLE communication, and audio peripherals. I developed the C/C++ firmware, integrated and calibrated the sensors, implemented LED/display control and wireless communication, prepared the wiring documentation, and supported board bring-up, soldering, debugging, and full-system testing. The project cannot be shared publicly because of confidentiality obligations, but I can show supporting photos or video privately where permitted. For HappyMat, I can take ownership of the embedded controller and firmware, integrate the listed peripherals, coordinate closely with the IoT/interface engineer, and troubleshoot issues through prototype testing. I will provide organized source code, build configurations, pin mappings, and wiring/integration information. I can also advise on hardware improvements and production readiness as the prototype develops. I am comfortable signing an NDA and participating reliably in team integration. Has the ESP32 variant, display, pressure sensor, and camera/audio hardware already been selected? Please contact me to discuss details.
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HAPPYMAT Hi, I understand you need firmware for the first HappyMat prototype, including the embedded controller, pressure or presence sensors, addressable LEDs, display, Wi-Fi, and BLE. I can help connect the electronics, write and test the firmware in C Programming for an ESP32 or similar Microcontroller, and troubleshoot the full Hardware/Firmware Integration during testing. I will also support the camera, speaker, and microphone connections where they communicate with the controller, while keeping the code and wiring information clear for the wider engineering team. I have worked on physical electronics prototypes involving controller firmware, sensor inputs, output devices, and hardware testing. I can share relevant project evidence where available and will provide the project-specific source code, configuration files, and wiring details. I am also comfortable working under an NDA and coordinating reliably with the IoT/interface engineer. Which ESP32 board, sensor hardware, LED protocol, display, and camera/audio interfaces are already selected for Prototype #1? Please confirm the exact controller board, sensor type, LED type, display model, and the expected camera/audio interfaces so I can plan the firmware structure and integration tests correctly. Thank you.
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HAPPYMAT > I saw you posted 3 kinds of work, prototype testing, firmware development as well as hardware designs. You will get everything in me. Discuss in details and I think I could be perfect match for all your assistance.
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Hello, I have experience developing IoT hub projects using the ESP32 and similar chips. I have carefully reviewed the requirements and believe they align well with my experience. Please feel free to contact me.
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Hi there, HAPPYMAT — I carefully reviewed your Embedded Systems / Firmware Engineer role for Prototype #1, including the embedded controller, pressure/presence sensing, addressable LEDs, digital display, Wi-Fi/BLE connectivity, and integration of camera, speaker, and microphone hardware. I am a mechatronics engineer with almost half a decade of experience in embedded electronics, PCB design, hardware prototyping, sensors, and interfaces such as UART, USB, SPI, I2C, I2S, and related embedded systems. My background is particularly relevant to integrating real physical hardware, debugging electronics, and coordinating communication between sensors, peripherals, and embedded controllers. Because embedded hardware, electronics integration, and prototyping are already part of my core skillset, I can contribute efficiently to controller integration, peripheral bring-up, troubleshooting, wiring documentation, and coordination with the IoT/interface and other engineering team members. I am also comfortable working under an NDA. Please send me a message so we can discuss the project and start. Best regards, Samuel tshibangu
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Hi there I'm an Electronic Engineer with over 10 years experience designing embedded applications and their PCBs, you can learn more about me from my Freelancer Profile. I have designed dozens of FCC proof industrial electronic products before. How about a private message so we discuss more about your product. Kind regards V.T.
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HAPPYMAT ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hi, I’m interested in working on HappyMat Prototype #1, particularly the firmware and hardware integration side. For HappyMat, I can develop the embedded firmware and integrate the controller with the pressure/presence sensors, addressable RGB/RGBW LEDs, display and Wi-Fi/BLE connectivity. I can also support the camera/audio interfaces and troubleshoot firmware and electronics together during prototype integration. My approach would be: • Establish the hardware/firmware architecture • Implement sensor and peripheral drivers • Develop LED and display control • Configure Wi-Fi/BLE communication • Integrate and debug the physical hardware • Test functions and deliver source/configuration/wiring documentation I’ll coordinate closely with the IoT/interface engineer so the hardware control protocol remains simple and reliable. I’m also comfortable working under NDA and participating in integration testing with the wider HappyMat team.
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Hi, how are you doing? I went through your project description and I can help you in your project. your project requirements perfectly match my expertise. We are a team of Expert Mechanical design Engineers, we have successfully completed 1000+ Projects for multiple regular clients from OMAN, UK, USA, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Lebanon and many other countries. We are providing our services in following areas: Product Design | 3D CAD Modelling Finite Element Analysis | Computational Fluid Dynamics Thermal analysis | Structural analysis HVAC and Heat load calculation Structural Analysis We are proficient in using following software’s: AUTOCAD SOLIDWORKS ABAQUS ANSYS APDL | ANSYS Fluent MATLAB | SIMULINK COMSOL Multiphysics FUSION360 | CATIA We have good command over REPORT WRITING, we can show you many samples of our previous reports. We can discuss further details in the message box.
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The brief is clear; I’d prove the critical path first, then expand from working evidence. For a Firmware Engineer for HappyMat Prototype, the hard part is balancing sensor scanning accuracy, battery life, Bluetooth/SIM fallback, and OTA-ready embedded reliability. My approach would be to validate the sensor matrix and power budget first, then design the acquisition PCB, embedded firmware, connectivity fallback, and OTA/admin controls in staged prototypes. Quick question: Which external integrations are absolutely required for MVP, and which can be staged after launch? Also, what is already available for Firmware Engineer for HappyMat Prototype: a working codebase, designs, data, or only the brief? Best, Dr. Syafiq
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I have following skills. 1. hardware design using microcontroller , sensors, interfacing circuits. I have done some research on how to sense pressure . it looks like you need this information. I have good skills to program microcontroller such as esp32,stm and PIC
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As someone who's immersed in both the digital and physical aspects of engineering, I am confident that my skills make me an excellent fit for the Firmware Engineer role at HappyMat. With an innate understanding of hardware and software integration, I'll not only deliver a seamless firmware solution, but also collaborate perfectly with the entire team. I've been fortunate enough to assist in the development of numerous electronic prototypes before – providing focused attention to detail that results in robust solutions each time.
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HAPPYMAT Embedded Systems / Firmware Engineer {{{ I HAVE CREATED SIMILAR EMBEDDED AND IOT SOLUTIONS BEFORE AND I CAN SHOW YOU }}} I have 11+ years of software/embedded development experience and can handle the firmware and hardware integration for HappyMat Prototype #1. I can work with ESP32/MCUs, Embedded C/C++, pressure/presence sensors, addressable RGB/RGBW LEDs, displays, Wi-Fi, BLE and peripheral integration, including camera, speaker and microphone interfaces. Physical hardware example: [ADD YOUR REAL HARDWARE/IoT PRODUCT + YOUR EXACT CONTRIBUTION + PHOTO/VIDEO LINK] I will handle firmware development, sensor/LED/display control, wireless communication, hardware debugging, integration testing and provide the required source code, configuration and wiring documentation. I understand this is a fixed $700 scope and can coordinate directly with the other HappyMat engineers during integration. NDA is acceptable. Thanks, Christina
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**HAPPYMAT** I’m interested in helping bring HappyMat Prototype #1 to life with reliable **ESP32 firmware and hardware integration**. I can develop modular C/C++ firmware for pressure/presence sensors, addressable LEDs, digital display, Wi-Fi, BLE, and applicable camera/audio interfaces. I’ll coordinate closely with the IoT/interface engineer, define communication protocols, troubleshoot hardware/firmware issues, and support integration testing. I understand the **$700 fixed scope**, NDA requirement, and collaborative nature of the project. All firmware, configurations, pin/wiring details, and documentation will be delivered at completion. For the requested physical-hardware example, I’ll provide a genuine relevant project and clearly explain my personal contribution rather than overstating experience.
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HAPPYMAT Hi, Greetings! I am interested in working on your project. Could you please share the design details and technical requirements so we can discuss the project scope and key parameters in detail? I look forward to working with you. Thank you! Shivkant
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HAPPYMAT ✅ Nice to meet you ✅ I’m interested in supporting HappyMat as the Embedded Systems / Firmware Engineer. I can develop the embedded control system around an ESP32 or comparable MCU, integrating the sensors, addressable LEDs, display, wireless connectivity, and supporting hardware into a reliable working prototype. I can handle firmware development in C/C++, including pressure/presence sensing, LED control, display communication, Wi-Fi and BLE functionality, while keeping the system structured for future integration with the camera, microphone, speaker, and IoT interface. My approach would be hands-on and integration-focused: configure the hardware, develop and test each subsystem, then bring everything together while troubleshooting communication, timing, sensor readings, power, and firmware issues discovered during physical testing. I can also provide the source code, configuration files, wiring information, and relevant documentation needed by the rest of the engineering team. I’m comfortable collaborating with the mechanical, electronics, fabrication, and IoT team members throughout prototype integration and final testing. I’m also ready to work under the required NDA before receiving confidential HappyMat information.
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Good morning, i'll be quoting on your project including drivers & integration budgetary based on your above spec. Keep in touch, Regards Jean-François
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I m 20+ year experience electronics engineer, mainly working on circuit design and embedded MCU firmware development. I m good at wireless / wired communication application like BLE, IoT, CAN, UART……..etc I reviewed your requirement carefully, I have good experienced in circuit design both in schematic and PCB layout, embedded firmware development, PCB prototype, I have previous project: a smart watch with SOS function: BLE for app connect, crash detect, GNSS tracking, LTE-M connected alert, more information can share during chatting. My working base in Hong Kong, smooth in communication with English and Chinese, good environment to sourcing from China Please send me a message so we can discuss the project and start immediately
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HAPPYMAT Hi, Bojan here, from Serbia. Building your firmware for HappyMat prototype with Bluetooth is doable; what matters most is a device that behaves the same in the field as on the bench. I'm a senior embedded and electronics engineer with 8+ years of experience working with Embedded Systems, Bluetooth, Microcontroller and Electronics. For your firmware, the real challenge is timing, power and real conditions. A common issue: testing only on the bench, so problems appear once the device runs in real conditions. My plan: first, review the schematic, pin map and timing requirements. Then, write the firmware in small modules, each tested on the board. Finally, test on the real hardware under load, power loss and bad signal. I've done firmware work in Bluetooth, so I check early for timing issues and power drops. A few questions to better understand the scope: 1. Should firmware update over the air? That needs a safe bootloader planned from the start. 2. Log raw readings during testing? I'd recommend it, to compare against a reference. 3. Is this heading to production after the prototype? Then parts and code stay ready for production. I can start right away. Happy to go over the details here in chat and suggest the best approach. Looking forward to hearing from you, Bojan
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I've successfully developed similar embedded systems for IoT devices requiring real-time sensor fusion and wireless connectivity, including a project that managed addressable LED arrays and a small digital display for user feedback. My approach to the HappyMat prototype will leverage this experience to ensure robust and efficient firmware. My technical strategy will involve using an ESP32-S3 microcontroller due to its integrated Wi-Fi, ample processing power, and GPIO capabilities. I'll develop the firmware in C/C++ using the ESP-IDF framework, focusing on a modular design. This will include drivers for the pressure sensors (e.g., FSRs interfaced via an ADC), a dedicated library for controlling the addressable LEDs (e.g., WS2812B), and a driver for the digital display (e.g., I2C-based OLED). The Wi-Fi implementation will focus on a stable connection for potential future data logging or over-the-air updates. To best align with your immediate needs, could you clarify the specific type and resolution of the pressure sensors you're considering? Also, what are the primary communication protocols expected for the Wi-Fi integration? I'm eager to discuss how my expertise can rapidly bring the HappyMat prototype to life.
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