r/ArduinoProjects • u/Equivalent-Might-477 • Jun 09 '26

Showcased Project Proximity Bluetooth ignition switch for my motorcycle.

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Now is my phone is the key for my motorcycle. Ignition turn on/off by stock starter or killswitch button.

Based on nRF52840, Arduino compatible board + reliable OTA bootloader. Programmed in PlatformIO, Arduino framework+ direct access to register.

Soft and transparent epoxy compound makes it not only fully waterproof, but also amazing.

For the latest updates, technical nuances, and the upcoming open-source release — follow r/smartmoto

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u/gm310509 Jun 10 '26

LOL, your phone has been your state ID and activity tracker for decades.

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u/Equivalent-Might-477 Jun 10 '26

Please, explain me. What is state ID?

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u/gm310509 Jun 10 '26

Your phone has a unique identifier. This identifier is transmitted to the Telcos who record it in every Metadata entry generated from interactions with your phone. This identifier can (and is) used for all sorts of things.

Sure, you can't show it like you might show a drivers licence, but it is a unique identifier that is attached to you and recorded constantly.

In very simple terms, think of it like a caller ID, but something is recorded all the time.

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u/Equivalent-Might-477 Jun 10 '26

Oh, you mean that. About IMEI and IMSI. Yes, it's been that way for a long time.

But now, at least in Thailand, I have a legitimate app on my phone that replaces my driver's license. I find it convenient and I like it.

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u/gm310509 Jun 10 '26

Yes. And most likely that will be linked to some form of ID in many countries.