This article is based on a conversation between John Teel and Craig Rettew. Craig is an electrical engineer launching his own product called the Stomp Switch. ... read more
Miguel Hernandez is the co-founder of Palocam, which manufactures a pole-climbing camera for recording sporting events from above. The following is a conversation between John Teel and Miguel where they discuss everything from product development to crowdfunding. ... read more
This article explores the different types of LCD touch displays, communication protocols, and the various software options for designing and building a graphical user interface. ... read more
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
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
Learn the basics of 3D printing, including the pros and cons of 3D printing as a general technology and its appropriate use cases. We’ll also discuss four different 3D printing technologies. ... read more
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
Arduino is a fantastic platform for learning electronics and building proof-of-concept prototypes, but it’s not typically feasible for commercial products. Discover what it takes to migrate from Arduino to an STM32 microcontroller. ... read more
We often think failure is the end point. However, product development failure is actually essential to create better products and stimulate stronger innovation. ... read more
Discover which method is best for low-volume manufacturing of custom shaped plastic parts (typically a product enclosure): 3D printing, urethane casting, or injection molding. ... read more
Learn about embedded firmware development using a simple 8-bit AVR microcontroller. ... read more
This article will introduce you to the various types of 3D design software, and review all of the most common software packages. ... read more
This article will review various PCB design tools and help you select which one is best for you and your specific project. ... read more
Developing a wearable electronic product involves juggling design constraints and compromises in ways that are quite different from more conventional designs. ... read more
In this teardown video of a Pebble 2 smart watch you will learn what it takes to design an electronic product with limited space available. ... read more
There is an accepted method of failing when it comes to developing something new and the phrase is “fail fast.” Startup culture is synonymous with this phrase and for good reason. The fail fast method for hardware is a bit of a different story. ... read more
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
Detailed comparison of all the various methods for manufacturing your product’s enclosure. ... read more
This article explores the ways to add audio capabilities to a typical small embedded system, along with the tradeoffs that are usually made in the process. ... read more
Learn the basics of both simple linear regulators and more complex switching regulators. ... read more
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