You made this happen: 10,000 users & new perks inside
Hi everyone! I’ve got some great news. Last month, Lopaka reached 10,000 registered users — that’s incredible! Huge thanks to all of you for your support, engagement, and for staying with us. (if you read till the end you'll find an interesting announcement)
To celebrate this milestone, I’ve put together a selection of projects created by our users in Lopaka. I’ve always believed in the power of the community and I’m always happy to support its members. Here’s what I’ve found.
Tutorials
I found Vaclav two years ago, when Lopaka was just starting out. I’m incredibly grateful for his feedback and support, and I’m also really happy to see him using Lopaka in his projects. Take a look at these detailed tutorial: Arduino Tire Pressure Tire Pressure Monitoring System https://youtu.be/P85tkCbQGo8
The great video of making a focus dial from scratch covering all the production steps from prototype to final device by Salim https://youtu.be/nZa-Vqu-_fU
Another early supporter Nishad makes beautiful graphics **UI for DHT22 on Lilygo T-Display S3 https://youtu.be/R8-rubHpSm8
Also there is a complete guide by Mike Wilson on how to make IoT Dashboard Using ESP32 and OLED 1306 Display https://youtu.be/b51wsylwxqs
A step by step guide on ESP32 Weather Station Project with TFT LCD https://youtu.be/Bjtc-VhltFk
DIY hardware
This project by Emensta allows you to use the Flipper Zero as a user‑interface and control hub for the jamming hardware, enabling selectable modes via the directional pad while managing power safely: https://github.com/EmenstaNougat/ZeroWave_FlipperZero-BlueJammer
Bitbusy is an is a $20 open-source BusyBar alternative — a compact LED status sign that connects to your local Wi-Fi and lets you show whether you’re BUSY or FREE, run a timer, or use a Pomodoro mode to structure your work sessions by Glutesha: https://www.hackster.io/glutesha/bit-busy-led-bar-that-indicates-your-work-status-0fd501
Force is a compact, multifunctional sub-GHz transceiver engineered for security researchers and hobbyists who need powerful brute-force testing, signal analysis, and replay testing made by Edward Stark: https://edwardstark.website/product/force/
Production-grade systems
The Pathfinder BMS is a Battery Management System for 3 to 16 cell Lithium Batteries, Designed from the ground up for DIY use. The Pathfinder is in regular production now. https://overkillsolar.com/product/pathfinder-bms/
The Tank Toad remote management system checks water, runs wells, starts generators, and more. Trusted By Ranches From Montana To Texas https://www.tanktoad.com/
Lopaka Gallery highlights
If you’re still looking for inspiration, check out our gallery page. There are hundreds of examples of good-looking user interfaces for any purpose: https://lopaka.app/gallery
That was an incredible year. Each of you contributed a bit of your creativity to Lopaka’s growth — believe it or not.
Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes!
To celebrate reaching 10,000 users and to support community growth, I’ve expanded the limits for the Basic and Hobby plans:
- The Basic plan now includes three public projects (instead of one)
- The Hobby plan now offers custom fonts
If you enjoy what I’m building, please share Lopaka with your friends and colleagues. Spreading the word is essential for the project’s growth. Thank you!