How to Use the ESP32 Wireless Microcontroller with the Arduino IDE

The ESP32 is a powerful, feature-packed, SoC that can be effectively used in many applications. In this article you will learn how to program it using the Arduino IDE. ... read more

Episode #3 – Hardware Development with No Prior Experience with Kris Christopher of Grow Nanny

In this episode I talk with new hardware entrepreneur Kris Christopher, founder of Grow Nanny which is a hardware startup that is developing indoor gardening products with an ultimate goal to help feed the world.

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Episode #2 – Five Biggest Mistakes Hardware Startups Make with Customers with Dave Millman of BizDev Global

In this episode I talk with Dave Millman of BizDev Global who specializes in helping hardware startups find their first customers. ... read more

Episode #1 – Journey from Idea to Success with Mike Morena of AdhereTech

In this first episode of the Predictable Designs Podcast I speak with Michael Morena, co-founder of AdhereTech. ... read more

Electronic Lab Setup: Tools and Equipment Requirements

If you are a maker or engineer planning to develop your own electronic product, then you’re going to need a way to test, program, and debug the electronics. In this article I will discuss how you can construct your very own lab setup for testing out all your product concepts. ... read more

Introduction to the Ultra High-Performance STM32H7 32-bit Microcontroller

The STM32H7 is the most powerful member of the popular STM32 family of 32-bit microcontrollers based on ARM Cortex-M cores, and offered by ST Microelectronics. Learn why its many advanced features blur the line between microcontroller and microprocessor. ... read more

Introduction to Object Detection and Ranging Technologies

There are numerous applications where detecting the presence or absence of an object is required. This article explores the different methods of object detection, how they are implemented, and their major advantages and limitations. ... read more

How to Avoid Common Mistakes Developing and Manufacturing Your First Hardware Product

Learn first hand from the experiences of two other companies bringing their first hardware product to market. One product is a Bluetooth wearable, and the other is a smart home product. ... read more

How to Add Voice Recognition to Your New Hardware Device

This article addresses the fundamentals of how voice recognition works, and how best to integrate it in your new consumer product. ... read more

Product Development Timeline: How Long It Takes to Develop a New Hardware Product

Everyone wants to know, how long will it take to develop my new tech product? It will most certainly take longer than you expect or want, however this article will help you to more accurately forecast your development time frame. ... read more

7 Ways to Quickly Judge the Quality of Your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design

Are you paying a supposed expert to design your PCB, but you aren’t sure how to judge their work? I’ll teach you how to wisely and safely outsource your PCB design. ... read more

12 Ways to Fund Your Hardware Startup

The odds are you are going to need some sort of outside funding at some point in order to get your product to market. If you are lucky enough to get your product to market without outside funding, you will surely require it to grow your company. ... read more

How to Select the Microcontroller for Your New Product

How do you select the right microcontroller for your specific hardware product? This article will show you all the different factors you need to juggle when selecting the very best microcontroller. ... read more

Comparison of Memory Types Available for Your Product

Learn about the types of memory available for microcontrollers, and their various advantages and limitations. ... read more

How to Validate Your New Product Idea

Are you skipping one of the most critical steps to bringing your product to market – validating that your product idea is a good one? ... read more

How to Pick the Right Voltage Regulator(s) for Your Design

This article demonstrates how to select the best type of  voltage regulator for your particular electronics product. ... read more

How to Not Get Ripped Off Bringing Your Invention to Market

Learn how to avoid being ripped off by predatory invention promotion companies that are just big scams. ... read more

Why You Need an Audience and How to Build One for Your New Product

I can’t stress enough how critical it is to have an audience for your product. ... read more

The 6 Parts of a Hardware Startup You Must Conquer to Succeed

One of the biggest mistakes I see entrepreneurs and startups make is they spend years on product development without thinking about any other parts of the business. In this article you will discover all of the parts required for a successful business. ... read more

Tools, Devices, and Gadgets for Novice Product Developers

Are you new to tech product development? In this article I’m going to talk about the best tools for novice product developers. ... read more