🚀 Project Ideas
Generating project ideas…
Summary
- Turns any capacitive stylus into a pressure‑sensitive input for iPhone.
- Provides calibration, pressure simulation, and gesture shortcuts.
- Core value: gives iPhone users the precision and ergonomics of a stylus like the Apple Pencil.
Details
| Key |
Value |
| Target Audience |
iPhone users who need precise stylus input (artists, note‑takers). |
| Core Feature |
Camera‑based tip detection + pressure simulation + gesture shortcuts. |
| Tech Stack |
SwiftUI, ARKit, CoreML, Bluetooth Low Energy. |
| Difficulty |
Medium |
| Monetization |
Hobby |
Notes
- HN commenters lament “I still miss my palm treo, the stylus, and physical keyboard.” This solves that.
- Could spark discussion on hardware‑software co‑design for iOS.
Summary
- Curated, lightweight app store for iOS and Android that mimics Palm OS ecosystem.
- Apps are offline‑first, minimal, and installable without official app stores.
- Core value: restores the freedom and simplicity of early handheld app distribution.
Details
| Key |
Value |
| Target Audience |
Mobile developers and users craving simple, offline‑first apps. |
| Core Feature |
Web‑based marketplace, OTA install via QR, sandboxed runtime. |
| Tech Stack |
Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, Docker, WebAssembly. |
| Difficulty |
High |
| Monetization |
Revenue‑ready: subscription + developer fees. |
Notes
- Users recall “Palm OS was great… apps could be installed individually.” This platform revives that model.
- Encourages discussion on app store models and user autonomy.
Summary
- Web tool that lets users assemble a lightweight, opinionated desktop environment from modular components.
- Focus on minimalism, progressive disclosure, and easy customization.
- Core value: gives users a simple, stable DE without the “bombardment” of modern desktops.
Details
| Key |
Value |
| Target Audience |
Linux users, hobbyists, and newcomers seeking a simple DE. |
| Core Feature |
Drag‑and‑drop component selection, auto‑generated config, containerized runtime. |
| Tech Stack |
React, Electron, Rust, Flatpak, systemd‑user. |
| Difficulty |
Medium |
| Monetization |
Revenue‑ready: freemium with premium themes and support. |
Notes
- Addresses frustration: “KDE is too customizable, GNOME too rigid.” This offers a middle ground.
- Likely to generate discussion on DE design philosophies.
