Product Teardown: LandAirSea 54 GPS Tracker
Product teardowns are one of the best ways to learn product development. In this article, we will tear apart a real-time GPS tracker by LandAirSea to see what it took to develop. ... read more
Category Archives for "Wireless design"
How to Create a Proof-of-Concept (POC) Prototype for an IoT Device Using the ESP32
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
From Arduino Prototype to Mass Production
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
Comparison of Wireless Technologies: Bluetooth, WiFi, BLE, Zigbee, Z-Wave, 6LoWPAN, NFC, WiFi Direct, GSM, LTE, LoRa, NB-IoT, and LTE-M
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
Review of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Solutions (Updated 2022)
In this updated article we’ll review the current microchips and modules available for incorporating Bluetooth into your new product in 2022. ... read more
How to Connect an ESP32 WiFi Microcontroller to a Raspberry Pi Using IoT MQTT
One of the most important features of an Internet of Things (IoT) device is its ability to “speak” to the network.
The steps a device must take to communicate successfully with another device is called a communication protocol.
A protocol … read more
How to Update Embedded Firmware Over-The-Air (OTA)
You will learn the process for Over the Air (OTA) updates of firmware on IoT devices without having to physically interface with the device. We’ll review a simple example using Amazon Web Services (AWS) servers. ... read more
How to Develop a Mobile App That Communicates With Your Product Using Bluetooth
Learn how to connect your device to a mobile phone via Bluetooth, and how to select the best platform to create your mobile app. ... read more
Product Design Course: Developing the System Block Diagram [Video]
This video is the first lesson from a multi-course video training series teaching you how to design an example product from the ground up. ... read more
Top 10 Design Mistakes To Avoid When Developing Your New Electronic Hardware Product
There are design mistakes that I see made over and over again on the development of new electronic hardware products. Some of these mistakes are with the electronics design, some are with the enclosure design, and some are more general in nature. ... read more
How to Build a GSM Cellular Panic Alarm Using an Arduino
In this article, I’m going to show you how to build a proactive panic alarm system that can be triggered from a wireless remote (in case you’re home) or from your smartphone (if you’re outdoors). ... read more
Developing a New Wireless Hardware Product? Here’s Your Most Important Decision
When developing a new wireless product there is one decision that matters most. This decision not only affects technical specifications like transmission range, battery life, signal quality and product size, but it also dictates where you can even sell the … read more
