Spending, worldwide, on IoT products is projected to reach $1.1 trillion by 2023.
This follows an absolutely explosive year over year increase in the field (over $40 billion per year) since 2018, with an expected $1 trillion in global IoT … read more
In this article you will discover the process of transitioning Arduino shields to your own custom board for mass production. Two specific examples of Arduino shields are covered. ... read more
Learn how Design-for-Manufacturability (DFM) and Design-for-Assembly (DFA) help prevent possible design mistakes before moving to production, making your development process more cost-effective and efficient. ... read more
This article is a guest post by Alex Berrou who is a mechanical design engineer, and one of the experts available to help you inside the Hardware Academy.
The beginning of mass production can be one of the most daunting … read more
Discover the steps required to transition both the hardware and firmware from an Arduino Mega based protype to a fully custom PCB that can be mass produced. ... read more
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
Discover how to build the various prototypes required to go from idea to production for a modern product that requires both electronics and plastic. ... read more
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
In this article we’ll deconstruct the auto-generated STM32Cube initialization code and go over examples of how and why it can break down. ... read more
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
In this article you will discover how to format data such that it can be efficiently transmitted, received, and processed via a serial communication interface. ... read more
In this updated article we’ll review the current microchips and modules available for incorporating Bluetooth into your new product in 2022. ... read more
Learn what a product’s IP rating is and what you will need it to be to protect your own product from unwanted liquids and solids. ... read more
Learn about the different properties of plastics, and how to select the best plastic to use for your specific project. ... read more
In this article you will learn how Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) incorporating Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) components are assembled in a production environment. ... read more
In this article you will learn about the tradeoffs between funding your own product development (Western model) and partnering early with a Chinese manufacturer to develop your product (Eastern model). ... read more
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
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