Samudra Scale – Real-Time Truck Weighbridge Converter
A custom-built converter and monitoring system for a legacy Tanaka Scale (1998).
The solution enables real-time truck weight reading, data logging, and dashboard visualization using Raspberry Pi and Laravel.
Timeline
3 months
Team Size
3
My Role
IoT Engineer (Hardware–Software Integration)
Project Overview
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Key Features
Real-time truck weight monitoring.
Raspberry Pi as converter/bridge for legacy scale output.
Laravel dashboard for live data visualization.
Open-source Python library (samudra-scale ) published on PyPI.
Extends usability of old hardware without expensive upgrades.
Technologies Used
fullstack
Laravel
embedded
Raspberry PiPython
database
Microsoft SQL Server
other
PypiGithub
Technical Challenges
Integrating with outdated hardware (Tanaka Scale, 1998) with no modern documentation.
Capturing real-time data reliably from serial/analog outputs.
Ensuring stable communication between Raspberry Pi and Laravel backend.
Designing a reusable and open-source Python library for broader usage.
Handling noise and data inconsistencies from the legacy device.
