In this article you will discover the process of transitioning Arduino shields to your own custom board for mass production. Two specific examples of Arduino shields are covered. ... read more
Learn how Design-for-Manufacturability (DFM) and Design-for-Assembly (DFA) help prevent possible design mistakes before moving to production, making your development process more cost-effective and efficient. ... read more
This article is a guest post by Alex Berrou who is a mechanical design engineer, and one of the experts available to help you inside the Hardware Academy.
The beginning of mass production can be one of the most daunting … read more
Discover the steps required to transition both the hardware and firmware from an Arduino Mega based protype to a fully custom PCB that can be mass produced. ... read more
You will learn how to build an early prototype for a new IoT product based on the popular ESP32 microcontroller series which is also a great solution for mass production. ... read more
Discover how to build the various prototypes required to go from idea to production for a modern product that requires both electronics and plastic. ... read more
Discover the cost to develop your product, the cost to scale up manufacturing for mass production, and finally the actual cost per unit to manufacture it. ... read more
In this in-depth guide you will discover how to build an Arduino prototype, the pros and cons of using an Arduino in a commercial product, and how to design your own custom PCB that can be mass manufactured. ... read more
All of the hardware startups that we feature below far outpaced their own crowdfunding campaign goals, in some cases by millions of dollars!
Success was achieved through various means that you should consider for your own startup.
One startup, in … read more
In this article we’ll deconstruct the auto-generated STM32Cube initialization code and go over examples of how and why it can break down. ... read more
This article will help you select the best wireless technology for your specific new product. The various wireless technologies are reviewed based on functionality, data speed, operating range, and cost. ... read more
In this article you will discover how to format data such that it can be efficiently transmitted, received, and processed via a serial communication interface. ... read more
Learn how to use sea freight to ship your products affordably from China to the United States and how to avoid the most common mistakes. ... read more
From hearing aids to micro 3D printers to home-based cloud storage, you are going to discover 10 hardware products that had massively successful crowdfunding campaigns. ... read more
Selling your own original product on Amazon is one way to generate early sales with greater profit margins than via brick and mortar retail outlets. Learn how you can easily become a successful Amazon seller. ... read more
In this updated article we’ll review the current microchips and modules available for incorporating Bluetooth into your new product in 2022. ... read more
Learn what a product’s IP rating is and what you will need it to be to protect your own product from unwanted liquids and solids. ... read more
Learn about the different properties of plastics, and how to select the best plastic to use for your specific project. ... read more
What hardware entrepreneur doesn’t want to build the next Apple, Ring, GoPro, Peloton, or Tesla? Those companies are the rare “unicorns” of hardware, but there are countless other hardware companies that are generating millions in annual revenue. ... read more
If at all possible, you need to find a way to incorporate at least some recurring revenue into your hardware business model.
Recurring revenue adds stability to your startup, improves your cash flow, fosters long-term customer relationships, makes your company … read more
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