Please describe your proposed solution

CONCEPT:

Developing a Cardano-specific Desk Watch: a stylish, e-ink display device to monitor key metrics seamlessly.

Features

• Blockchain Metrics: Real-time display of blockchain health like block height, transaction throughput, total staked ADA, and network participation rate.
• Pricing Information: Current ADA price against major currencies (USD, EUR, etc.), and price charts over various time frames.
• Node Metrics: Critical stats from the user's own node such as uptime, performance, block proposals, and rewards.
• Notifications: Alerts for important events like price jumps/drops, node issues, or significant network changes.
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi enabled to pull data from various APIs and a dedicated interface to the node it monitors.
• Customizability: Users can configure what metrics are displayed and how alerts are managed via a connected app.

Hardware Component List will consist of

• an e-ink display (or low power consumption and high visibility),
• a microcontroller (e.g., Raspberry Pi or similar)
• Wi-Fi module for network connectivity,
• and USB-C for power.
• Additionally, the case will be made from durable, eco-friendly materials suitable for 3D printing. .

Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community

The Cardano Desk Watch will enhance node operation efficiency and provide real-time data to help operators make informed decisions, improving overall network health and performance

What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability? How do you intend to validate if your approach is feasible?

With expertise in hardware design and software development, I am equipped to deliver this project.

What are the key milestones you need to achieve in order to complete your project successfully?

Milestone 1: Hardware Design and Prototyping

• Outputs: Final hardware component list, initial prototype of the CardanoDeskWatch.
• Criteria: Mockups and specification must cover all the features for the device .
• Evidence: Functional specification, mock-ups and and component list documentation. GitHub repository links

Milestone 2: Software Development and Open Source Release

• Outputs: Release of the open source dashboard software.
• Criteria: Software must be fully functional with customizable dashboard features.
• Evidence: GitHub repository links, software documentation.

Final Milestone: Assembly

• Outputs: Comprehensive installation guidelines
• Criteria: Users must be able to assemble and install CardanoDeskWatch without professional help.
• Evidence: GitHub repository links

Who is in the project team and what are their roles?

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreigeorgescoo/ - Project Lead and Developer

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

Hardware and Materials: ₳2,000

Design and Development effort for 5 months : ₳15,000

No dependencies

How does the cost of the project represent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem?

Long-Term Value: The CardanoDeskWatch enhances the operational efficiency of Cardano node operators, contributing to the stability and performance of the network. This improvement in network health has a compounding effect on the value of the Cardano ecosystem.