Spring25_Projects

Mobile, Bluetooth, and ESP32-based projects that highlight the fundamentals of wireless communication and networks.

IEEE Communication Society Student Chapter at Cal Poly Pomona

Prepared by: Joshua Wille
Date: 02/23/2025

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Mobile Communication Demo Ideas

Modulation (ASK, PSK, FSK) in MATLAB, Simulink, or SDRs

• Rating: 5
• Objective: Simulate and analyze different modulation schemes used in wireless communication.
• Key Concepts: Digital modulation, signal processing, SDR-based implementation.
• Tools: MATLAB, Simulink, SDRs (Software Defined Radios).

Using Antennas to Measure Signal Strength Over Distance

• Rating: 4
• Objective: Measure signal attenuation at increasing distances using an antenna system.
• Key Concepts: RF propagation, signal loss, path loss models.
• Tools: Signal generator, spectrum analyzer, ESP32, external antenna.

Measure Antenna Radiation Patterns

• Rating: 6
• Objective: Analyze the radiation pattern of an antenna by measuring signal strength at different angles.
• Key Concepts: Antenna gain, directional radiation, RF measurements.
• Tools: Antenna kits, vector network analyzer (VNA), signal analyzer.

Simulate a Wireless Network Using NS-3 or MATLAB

• Rating: 7
• Objective: Model and analyze a wireless network’s performance under different conditions.
• Key Concepts: Wireless network simulation, traffic analysis, network protocols.
• Tools: NS-3 simulator, MATLAB, Wireshark.

IoT Communication (MQTT or LoRa)

• Rating: 5
• Objective: Implement an IoT system where ESP32 devices communicate over MQTT or LoRa.
• Key Concepts: IoT communication, publish-subscribe model, low-power networking.
• Tools: ESP32, MQTT broker (Mosquitto), LoRa module.

Mobile App-Based Wireless Control Using MIT App Inventor and ESP32

• Rating: 4
• Objective: Design a mobile app to control an ESP32-powered device (LED, motor) over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
• Key Concepts: Wireless control, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), app development.
• Tools: ESP32, MIT App Inventor, Arduino IDE.

Simulate a Wireless Network Attack

• Rating: 7
• Objective: Demonstrate deauthentication attacks and analyze network vulnerabilities.
• Key Concepts: Wireless security, packet sniffing, ethical hacking.
• Tools: ESP32, Wireshark, SDRs, Kali Linux.

Simulate Beamforming in a 5G Environment

• Rating: 8
• Objective: Simulate and visualize beamforming effects in a 5G network.
• Key Concepts: MIMO, phased array antennas, adaptive beamforming.
• Tools: MATLAB, antenna array simulation toolkit.

Create a Small-Scale Wireless System (IoT-Enabled Environmental Monitoring)

• Rating: 9
• Objective: Develop a wireless sensor network for real-time environmental data collection.
• Key Concepts: Sensor networking, cloud integration, IoT deployment.
• Tools: ESP32, sensors (temperature, humidity), MQTT, Firebase.

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Bluetooth Experiments

Measure Bluetooth Signal Strength Through Obstacles

• Rating: 3
• Objective: Observe and analyze Bluetooth signal attenuation through various materials.
• Key Concepts: RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator), RF propagation.
• Tools: ESP32 with BLE, serial monitor, obstacle materials.

Send and Receive Data Packets Between ESP32s

• Rating: 4
• Objective: Establish wireless communication between two ESP32 devices.
• Key Concepts: Data transmission, Bluetooth communication protocols.
• Tools: Two ESP32s, Arduino IDE.

Interference Analysis in 2.4 GHz Band

• Rating: 5
• Objective: Analyze how Wi-Fi and Bluetooth interference impacts data transmission.
• Key Concepts: Spectrum sharing, co-channel interference.
• Tools: ESP32, Wireshark, serial monitor.

Bluetooth Mesh Networking Basics

• Rating: 6
• Objective: Set up a BLE mesh network and evaluate self-healing capabilities.
• Key Concepts: Mesh topology, multi-node communication.
• Tools: Multiple ESP32s, Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF.

Energy Consumption in Bluetooth Devices

• Rating: 4
• Objective: Measure power consumption in different Bluetooth states.
• Key Concepts: BLE power states, energy efficiency.
• Tools: ESP32, multimeter.

Bluetooth Signal Directionality

• Rating: 3
• Objective: Measure Bluetooth signal strength at different orientations.
• Key Concepts: Antenna directionality, RSSI measurement.
• Tools: ESP32, serial monitor.

Bluetooth-Based Proximity Detection

• Rating: 5
• Objective: Detect nearby Bluetooth devices and trigger an event when within range.
• Key Concepts: BLE proximity detection, RSSI filtering.
• Tools: ESP32, BLE scanner app.

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ESP32 Projects (Ranked by Difficulty)

Simulate a Wireless Network Using ESP32 Mesh

• Rating: 8
• Objective: Create an ESP32 mesh network for relaying messages across multiple nodes and analyze latency.
• Key Concepts: Decentralized networking, mesh routing, data transmission efficiency.
• Tools: Multiple ESP32s, ESP-IDF.

ESP32-Based IoT-Enabled Environmental Monitoring System

• Rating: 9
• Objective: Deploy a network of ESP32 sensors that send environmental data (temperature, humidity) to a cloud database.
• Key Concepts: IoT deployment, cloud integration, wireless networking.
• Tools: ESP32, sensors, MQTT, cloud database (Firebase or AWS).

Creating an ESP32-Based Wireless Sensor Network for Smart Agriculture

• Rating: 10
• Objective: Develop a scalable wireless sensor network with ESP32 nodes for real-time monitoring of soil moisture, temperature, and humidity.
• Key Concepts: Large-scale IoT networks, sensor data aggregation, real-world deployment.
• Tools: Multiple ESP32s, LoRa modules, cloud storage.

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Summary of Difficulty Levels

Difficulty Level	Projects
Beginner (1-4)	Wi-Fi scanner, Bluetooth signal measurement, mobile app-based control.
Intermediate (5-7)	IoT communication, Bluetooth mesh, proximity detection, Wi-Fi network attack simulation.
Advanced (8-10)	ESP32 mesh networking, IoT-based environmental monitoring, smart agriculture sensor network.

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Final Notes

This repository outlines ESP32-based wireless communication and networking projects ranked by difficulty. Each project introduces key concepts relevant to wireless communication, Bluetooth, IoT, and security, making it a valuable resource for students and researchers in wireless networks and embedded systems.

Feel free to contribute, suggest improvements, or fork this repository!