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We’re excited to announce our upcoming SmartVanBox workshop, happening in Bolzano at the BITZ Fablab on October 5th, 2024!

This 3-hour hands-on session will take place from 2 PM to 5 PM. During the workshop, you'll have the chance to build your very own SmartVanBox with guidance from our experts.

The participation fee is €20, but it’s free for all UniBZ students. Additionally, with a small extra contribution, you'll be able to take home your SmartVanBox and integrate it into your camper or van!

This is a great opportunity to learn more about the project, get practical experience, and connect with fellow makers.

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out!

• Where: BITZ Fablab, Bolzano
• When: October 5th, 2024
• Time: 2 PM - 5 PM
• Cost: €20 (free for unibz students)

We hope to see you there!

Yesterday, we held our first SmartVanBox workshop at the BITZ Fab Lab in Bolzano. Our inaugural participants, Jonas and Hannelore, successfully created their own SmartVanBox devices during the session.

The workshop began with a brief presentation of the SmartVanBox project, followed by a technical introduction to how it works. Once the overview was complete, we quickly got to work on assembling the SmartVanBox units.

Thanks to the 3D printers at the BITZ Fab Lab, we had pre-prepared the cases, which allowed us to complete the assembly and configuration in just a couple of hours. While setting up, we encountered a few issues with the WiFi connection, but we eventually managed to install the JOD SmartVan distribution on the SmartVanBox devices. Once that was done, we tested the work done connecting to the SmartVanBox using a smartphone and the SV Mobile App.

At the end of the workshop, Roberto, our lead developer, demonstrated the various possibilities these devices offer. Besides their obvious use in campers, the Open Source nature of SmartVanBox makes them incredibly easy to modify and update, allowing users to adapt them to whatever needs they might have on the road.

We’re planning another workshop soon — stay tuned and don’t miss the chance to sign up!

We have updated the Bill of Materials (BOM) for the SVBox 1.0 model. The main change involves the module used for controlling the camper's 12V services. We have switched to a 10A relays module.

Additionally, we have made minor updates to some components, including ports and various cables.

You can download the BOM List 1.0.1 or find it in the Resources section of the SV Box 1.0 model.

We are thrilled to announce the release of our latest model, the SVBox IoT 1.0. This new model is a significant upgrade from our previous versions, focusing on the Internet of Things (IoT) and the 'brain' of the Smart Van Box.

The SVBox IoT 1.0 is designed for daily use within your vehicles. It is a compact, efficient, and powerful device that can seamlessly integrate with your existing vehicle systems.

Assembly and Configuration​

We have made the assembly process as simple and intuitive as possible. The SVBox IoT 1.0 uses HAT modules, which are designed to be stacked one on top of the other, much like LEGO bricks. This design allows for easy assembly and disassembly, providing flexibility and convenience.

In addition to the main HAT modules, there are three other boards (2x gas sensors

• relays) that need to be connected via cables to the main block of the device, which also houses the Raspberry Pi. Once you have received all the components, you can proceed with the assembly.

Specifications and Features​

The SVBox IoT 1.0 comes with a host of features and specifications. It can provide GNSS info from various systems (GPS/Beidou/GLONASS/GALILEO/QZSS), detect movement, orientation, and the magnetic field, provide environment-related data, and much more.

With the AW9523B, the IO Expansion board can listen up to 16 buttons (8 by default) and control up to 16 relays (8 by default). Victron's SmartSolar/BlueSolar series devices can provide info about the service's battery status, solar panel charge, and load consumption.

The UPS Pack with its own battery for the IoT block provides info about the battery status. The SIM7600 module can provide mobile connectivity and its status. You can use the onboard RPi WiFi to provide a local WiFi network and keep track of the RPi load status.