Launching a new electronic product? Don’t make these 3 critical mistakes! [YouTube]
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10 ways to know if your product idea is worth pursuing [YouTube]
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How to Select the Best STM32 Microcontroller for Your Project [YouTube]
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The STM32 is a HUGE family of 32-bit microcontrollers from ST Microelectronics.
There are so many variants available that it can be an overwhelming process trying to figure out which STM32 version to select, so in this video I’m going … read more
10 Product Development Mistakes Made by Entrepreneurs [YouTube]
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In this video you’ll discover 10 of the most common mistakes made by entrepreneurs, startups, and small teams developing their first hardware product.
Some of these mistakes are technical design mistakes, and others are more business related, so there’s something … read more
Switching Regulator PCB Design Simplified [YouTube]
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In this video you’ll learn to design a schematic and PCB layout for a switching regulator without the overwhelm of trying to understand the complex fundamentals of how they work.… read more
Game-Changing New Technology for Product Prototyping [YouTube]
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There’s a new technology that is a total game changer when it comes to developing and manufacturing a new product on a limited budget.
In fact, I’d call this new technology “Earth-shattering” for entrepreneurs, startups, and smaller companies developing a … read more
Ultimate Guide: How to Develop and Prototype a New Electronic Hardware Product in 2024
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This guide is written specifically for entrepreneurs, startups, inventors, and small businesses innovating new electronic hardware products. ... read more
How to Route USB Data Lines on a PCB [YouTube]
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In this video I’ll show you how to properly route the differential data lines required for USB communication.… read more
How to Design an ESP32 PCB with KiCad (in less than 25 minutes) [YouTube]
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In this video I’ll learn how to design a custom PCB based on the ESP32-S3 module using the open-source design software KiCad.… read more
Which ESP32 is Best for Your Project? [YouTube]
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Selecting an ESP32 wireless microcontroller used to be an easy thing to do since there was only one model available.
But, that has all changed in the last few years with the release of multiple new models.
These new models … read more
Introduction to the ESP32 Family of Wireless Microcontrollers (Updated 2024)
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The ESP32 is a popular family of wireless microcontroller chips developed by the Chinese chip maker Espressif.
It’s a very affordable solution for use in commercial products especially considering its high level of performance and extensive features.
The Espressif ESP … read more
Teardown of an ESP32-based WiFi Smart Home Product – The Shelly i4
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Customer demand for smart homes just keeps growing, and home automation devices are central to controlling any home environment.
Yet, there is an ever-increasing complexity added when multiple devices begin to connect to your smart home.
Want to open the … read more
Can You Bootstrap a Hardware Product? [YouTube]
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In this video you’ll discover if it’s feasible for you to bootstrap a new hardware product.… read more
5 Successful Industrial Products Powered by Raspberry Pi
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By the end of 2020, industrial customers made up 44% of Raspberry Pi global sales, which at the time totalled around 15 million dollars.
The Raspberry Pi Compute Modules were in fact developed to meet the needs of commercial electronic … read more
Insider Tips on Powering and Certifying Your Electronic Design [YouTube]
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In this video I’ll share tips and advice on powering and certifying a new electronic product.… read more
5 Successful Products Powered by a Raspberry Pi Compute Module
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The Raspberry Pi was never designed to be embedded into new products, and the original goal was only to be educational.
A normal Raspberry Pi is not generally a good choice for use in mass produced products due to its … read more
ESP32 in a Commercial Product? – From Prototype to Production [YouTube]
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The ESP32 is a wireless microcontroller that’s really popular with makers and hobbyists.
But what about using the ESP32 in a commercial product that will be mass manufactured?
Is that realistic? And if so, is it a good or bad … read more
5 Successful Hardware Startups That Were Bootstrapped
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Bootstrapping your startup simply means that you self-fund it using your own savings, credit cards, and bank loans.
Although it also commonly includes money from friends and family.
To put it simply, I always recommend that you bootstrap your startup … read more
5 Successful Products Powered by an ESP32 Wireless Microcontroller
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The ESP32 is a popular wireless microcontroller from Chinese chipmaker Espressif.
It incorporates a high-performance 32-bit microcontroller core (also available as a dual core) coupled with a wireless radio that supports WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity.
One of my favorite things … read more
