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The TipControl project took years to make while listening, learning, changing and no end in sight.
It started out as a one man show designing microcontroller circuits for customers by Reinhard Blumauer. Soon we found out that redesigning, linking libraries and building each application took a long time. More and more user requested controlling interfaces and mobil apps. To do this for each application is a mighty task. Not mentioning supporting those is a nightmare.
In meantime the team and the project grew and we created the TipControl project. We wanted to simply add sensors and actuators, configure and assign pins. No C++ programming, linking faulty libraries and building firmware.
We started out with the TipControl Designer Application for Mac. This is the IDE we are working with. Indeed you drag and drop the sensor from the library pane onto the microcontroller device. Configure it and done. Add a couple of events, macros if necessary and your application is ready.
Well in the background we developed a firmware which can handle all this tasks mainly for ESP32 chips. This firmware we call OSµ, is installed only once or with each upgrade and includes lots of drivers for the various sensors and actuators.
We renamed TipControl Designer Application to TipControl Designer Suite and added a Display, Dashboard, Mobile and Pixel designer. With the new user interfaces we are able to design and control the application anywhere and anyhow. Creating custom designs with no limitations, including mobile or tablet apps, tailored to the customers needs.
TipControl was built from the ground up without major investors—funded entirely with our own resources and passion. We believe in open development and are committed to sharing our work freely with the community.
By participating, contributing ideas, or donating a few dollars or euros, you can help us continue improving and expanding TipControl. Your support not only sustains the project but also allows us to explore advanced features and premium functionalities that could enhance your experience even further.
As we grow, we aim to introduce exclusive tools and services for those who need more specialized capabilities—while keeping the core of TipControl open and accessible to everyone. Stay tuned as we shape the future of open-source IoT innovation together!
Its greatly appreciated.
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