This guide is written specifically for entrepreneurs, startups, inventors, and small businesses innovating new electronic hardware products. ... read more
I want to discuss something that I’ve come to realize is one of the most important early steps that a hardware entrepreneur can take. That step is to simplify your product without compromising on the key features that your customers require. ... read more
In this episode of the Predictable Designs Podcast I discuss the importance of finding a technical advisor, and how critical it is to get help upfront to simplify your product. ... read more
In this step-by-step tutorial you’ll learn how to design your own custom microcontroller board based on the popular STM32 microcontroller from ST Microelectronics. ... read more
In this episode of the Predictable Designs Podcast we discuss everything related to development costs for hardware products. ... read more
Discover how to use the STM32CubeIDE to develop applications for STM32 microcontrollers. You will also learn why you want to develop an application using the STM32Cube IDE, and the pros and cons of using this method. ... read more
In this episode I discuss 6 different product development strategies, and how to pick the best one for your consumer product. ... read more
In this episode I mix things up a bit by answering 3 questions asked by members of my Hardware Academy. ... read more
There are many different implementations of an Analog to Digital Converter, or ADC. This article provides an overview of the main types, their characteristics and limitations. ... read more
In this episode of the Predictable Designs Podcast I speak with Mike Morena and Shawn Litingtun about how to evaluate suppliers and manufacturers. ... read more
In this episode of the Predictable Designs Podcast I speak with Steve Szymeczek from Penumbra Engineering. Steve is a mechanical engineer that specializes in 3D printing and additive manufacturing. ... read more
In this article you will learn how the STM32duino stacks up against an Arduino and how to make it compatible with the Arduino integrated development environment (IDE). ... read more
In this episode I speak with Joshua Hsu who is a co-founder of a hardware startup named Introhm that is developing a fitness product. ... read more
In this week’s podcast episode I speak again with Dave Millman of BizDev.Global. This time we discuss some hardware startup horror stories and how to avoid the same outcomes for your own startup. ... read more
In this episode I speak with Scott Miller who is a mechanical engineer and the founder and CEO of Dragon Innovation. ... read more
The battery type of choice for most electronic products that run on batteries is the li-ion battery. Discover what it takes to charge them properly. ... read more
In this episode I speak with Duane Benson from Screaming Circuits which is a PCB assembly company located in the U.S. in Oregon that produces both prototypes and small volume production runs. ... read more
Modern smartphones are marvels of technology, and it is really impressive how much technology is crammed into such a compact device. Find out what it takes to build a functional smartphone. ... read more
My guest for this episode is Marty Zwilling of Startup Professionals. Marty has been involved with startups for many years even working with Bill Gates in the early days. ... read more
In today’s episode I’m continuing my conversation with hardware entrepreneur Allen Walton of SpyGuy.com. Allen successfully brought his new hardware product called the Scout to market in only about one year. ... read more
In this episode I’m speaking with hardware entrepreneur Allen Walton of SpyGuy.com. Allen successfully brought his new hardware product called the Scout to market in only about one year. ... read more
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