informalininformalBridging the Valley Series: Exploring the Valley of Death in HardwareHello and welcome to Bridging the Valley, a series of articles recording a shared exploration of the potholes in the road of hardware…May 31, 2023May 31, 2023
informalininformalWhen to lose control (of your data) in hardware manufacturingCreating a hardware product typically involves developing firmware, circuit board designs, and 3D models of the mechanical components. When…May 3, 2023May 3, 2023
informalininformalGetting from prototype to project during the chip shortage with Rohan Singh of TidbytLast year during our quarterly informal talks series, we heard from community member Rohan Singh, co-founder of Tidbyt. Singh’s original…Apr 6, 2023Apr 6, 2023
informalininformalThe Complexities of Color, Material, Finish (CMF)Your plasticky-feeling TV remote control, that glossy white phone charger that scratches too easily, and your super premium headphones all…Mar 30, 2023Mar 30, 2023
informalininformalGetting a Physical Product to Market, Part 3: Post-LaunchIn the first two parts of this series, we delved into pre-launch and launch steps and strategies. In this final installment, we discuss…Mar 15, 2023Mar 15, 2023
informalininformalGetting a Physical Product to Market, Part 2: LaunchArmed with your pre-launch list and reservations, you’re ready to launch! If you haven’t read Part 1 on pre-launch, check it out before…Mar 8, 2023Mar 8, 2023
informalininformalGetting a Physical Product to Market, Part 1: Pre-LaunchYou’ve spent the last three, six, or twelve months building the perfect product, now what? It’s time to get customers! There are a few…Feb 23, 2023Feb 23, 2023
informalininformalThe Hardware Acronym GlossaryIn the world of hardware development and manufacturing, there are so many acronyms used regularly that reading documentation and learning…Feb 16, 2023Feb 16, 2023
informalininformalFull time vs. Freelance — the numbers:Comparing two approaches to building hardware teams.Nov 11, 2021Nov 11, 2021