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Mechanical
11
Firmware
7
Manufacturing
25
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32
All Formats
102
Courses
22
Workshops
15
Videos
65
INDEX
Full Library
102 ITEMS
U1
BT1
PCB
LiPo
TU-01 · TUTORIAL
Design an ESP32 Board with Battery Charger Using KiCad
Start Video
U1
REV A
TU-02 · TUTORIAL
Design Your First Microcontroller Board
Start Video
FP1
SHT 1
EDGE.CUTS
TU-03 · TUTORIAL
How to Design Your First PCB (Using KiCad)
Start Video
A
B
$
CAVITY
WS-01 · WORKSHOP
New Methods for Low-Cost Injection Molding
Start Workshop
ANT
U1
4 HR
CO-01 · COURSE
How to Design a Custom ESP32 PCB (4 Hours)
Start Course
IDEA
PROTO
MARKET
FULL ROUTE
MC-01 · MASTERCLASS
From Concept to Prototype to Market for Your New Electronic Product
Start Masterclass
CAUTION
AVOID
DS-01 · DISCUSSION
Most Common Business Mistakes Made by Hardware Entrepreneurs
Start Discussion
TARGET
MKT
FIT TEST
WS-02 · WORKSHOP
How to Validate Product-Market Fit
Start Workshop
T-5D
DRILL
BC-01 · BOOT CAMP
Design Your First PCB Boot Camp
Start Boot Camp
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STM32
CLK
FW 1.0
CO-02 · COURSE
Introduction to Firmware Programming for STM32 Microcontrollers
Start Course
PPA
FILED
QW-01 · QUICK WIN
How to File a U.S. Provisional Patent Application (PPA)
Start Course
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$
LIVE
REC
QA-01 · LIVE Q&A
Development Strategies, Funding Options, and Estimating Costs
Watch Now
Q&A
ENC
LIVE
QA-02 · LIVE Q&A
Mechanical Enclosure Design
Watch Now
H
W
R2
CO-03 · COURSE
Introduction to Mechanical Design
Start Course
LOT 1
QTY 100
NO MOQ
CO-04 · COURSE
Low-Volume Manufacturing Strategies and Technologies
Start Course
SKETCH
PROTO
FIG.1
FIG.2
CO-05 · COURSE
Product Design Masterclass: From Start to Custom Prototype
Start Course
CN
US
FREIGHT
CO-06 · COURSE
Setting Up a Low-Risk Supply Chain in China
Start Course
Q&A
SHELL A/B
LIVE
QA-03 · LIVE Q&A
Enclosure Design, Prototyping, and Manufacturing
Watch Now
L1
L12
STACK
IOT
WS-03 · WORKSHOP
12 Layers of IoT Cloud Infrastructure
Start Workshop
VIB
TEMP
MTBF
WS-04 · WORKSHOP
How to Build Reliability Into Your Product Design
Start Workshop
SEARCH
CUST
WS-05 · WORKSHOP
How to Find and Meet Customers
Start Workshop
NNN
IP
SIGNED
WS-06 · WORKSHOP
How to Protect Your Intellectual Property in China
Start Workshop
TX
uA SLEEP
2.4 GHZ
WS-07 · WORKSHOP
Introduction to Bluetooth Low-Energy
Start Workshop
PNP
PANEL
WS-08 · WORKSHOP
Introduction to PCB Manufacturing
Start Workshop
3V3
VIN
VOUT
L1
EFF 92%
CO-07 · COURSE
Introduction to Power Management Design
Start Course
SCH
PCB
R1
CO-08 · COURSE
Introduction to PCB Design Using KiCad
Start Course
Z
LAYERS
0.2 MM
CO-09 · COURSE
Introduction to 3D Printing
Start Course
BLE
WIFI
LORA
RANGE
CO-10 · COURSE
Selecting the Wireless Technology for Your New Electronic Product
Start Course
QTY 5
FAB
QW-02 · QUICK WIN
How to Order Printed Circuit Boards
Start Course
HQ
GROWTH
FOUNDATION
CO-11 · COURSE
How to Build a Hardware Company, Not Just a Hardware Product
Start Course
FCC
FCC
CE
UL
UKCA
PASS
CO-12 · COURSE
Understanding Certifications and Regulatory Requirements
Start Course
CUSTOM
MM
CO-13 · COURSE
How to Design Your Own Custom Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Start Course
USB
LED
D0-D13
A0
CO-14 · COURSE
Beginner’s Course: Introduction to the Arduino
Start Course
ANT
U1
KICAD
TU-04 · TUTORIAL
How to Design a Custom ESP32 PCB Using KiCad
Start Video
DRAFT 2
EJECT
DFM
CO-15 · COURSE
How to Design for Injection Molding
Start Course
V1
WIREFRAME
CO-16 · COURSE
Introduction to 3D Modeling
Start Course
$
BOM
EST.
CO-17 · COURSE
How to Estimate the Manufacturing Cost for Your Product Before You Develop It
Start Course
ASK
LISTEN
WS-09 · WORKSHOP
How to Talk to Customers
Start Workshop
AUDIENCE
GROWTH
CO-18 · COURSE
Introduction to Online Marketing and How to Build an Audience
Start Course
TGT
BUYER
WS-10 · WORKSHOP
How to Define Your Target Market and Find Your First Big Buyers
Start Workshop
MVP
OPT
V2
CORE ONLY
WS-11 · WORKSHOP
How to Define and Validate Your Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
Start Workshop
Videos
C1
C2
C3
7 PARTS
VD-01 · VIDEO · 18 MIN
7 Capacitors You Should NEVER Use in a Product
Watch Video
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9 PARTS
VD-02 · VIDEO · 16 MIN
9 Firmware Shortcuts You Should NEVER Ship in a Product
Watch Video
H
NO MOLD
VD-03 · VIDEO · 13 MIN
9 Reasons Your 3D Printed Enclosure Can NEVER Be Mass Produced
Watch Video
SHT 1
11 PARTS
VD-04 · VIDEO · 12 MIN
11 PCB Layout Rules to NEVER Break
Watch Video
F1
D1
7 PARTS
VD-05 · VIDEO · 12 MIN
7 Protection Circuits You Should NEVER Ship a Product Without
Watch Video
U?
NO NAME
9 PARTS
VD-06 · VIDEO · 14 MIN
9 AliExpress Components You Should NEVER Use in a Product
Watch Video
BT1
7 PARTS
VD-07 · VIDEO · 14 MIN
7 Batteries You Should NEVER Use in a Product
Watch Video
AI
U1
6 PARTS
VD-08 · VIDEO · 13 MIN
6 Hardware Decisions You Should NEVER Trust AI to Make
Watch Video
SNS
U3
OUT
7 PARTS
VD-09 · VIDEO · 14 MIN
7 Sensors You Should NEVER Use in a Product
Watch Video
H
ENC
DECIDE
VD-10 · VIDEO · 13 MIN
Enclosure Decisions You Must Make Before Finishing Your PCB
Watch Video
MFG
DFM
VD-11 · VIDEO · 12 MIN
Why Your Manufacturer Won't Catch Your Design Mistakes
Watch Video
CAUTION
5 LIES
VD-12 · VIDEO · 10 MIN
5 Ways Your Prototype Is Lying to You
Watch Video
PROTO
PCB
TO PCB
VD-13 · VIDEO · 12 MIN
How to Turn Your Prototype Into a Custom PCB
Watch Video
PROTO
PCB
5 GAPS
VD-14 · VIDEO · 11 MIN
5 Gaps Between Your Working Prototype and a Real Product
Watch Video
REG
VIN
VOUT
9 PARTS
VD-15 · VIDEO · 13 MIN
9 Voltage Regulators You Should NEVER Use in Your Product
Watch Video
M1
ANT1
9 PARTS
VD-16 · VIDEO · 13 MIN
9 Wireless Modules You Should NEVER Use in a Product
Watch Video
ESP32
U1
SHOWDOWN
VD-17 · VIDEO · 15 MIN
ESP32 vs RP2350: Which Wins for Your Product?
Watch Video
GD32
U1
SHOWDOWN
VD-18 · VIDEO · 12 MIN
STM32 vs GD32 vs CH32: Should You Trust the Cheaper Alternatives?
Watch Video
5
4
3
2
1
RANKED
WORST TO BEST
VD-19 · VIDEO · 12 MIN
Every Development Platform Ranked Worst to Best (for Your Product)
Watch Video
DEV BOARD
7 PARTS
VD-20 · VIDEO · 12 MIN
7 Arduino Boards You Should NEVER Use for a Product
Watch Video
MCU
MPU
U1
U2
VS
COMPARE
VD-21 · VIDEO · 12 MIN
MCU vs MPU: Which Is Right for Your Product?
Watch Video
5
4
3
2
1
RANKED
WORST TO BEST
VD-22 · VIDEO · 11 MIN
Every Major MCU Family Ranked Worst to Best
Watch Video
U1
BOM
10 PARTS
VD-23 · VIDEO · 11 MIN
10 Components You Should NEVER Use in a Product
Watch Video
MCU
U1
7 PARTS
VD-24 · VIDEO · 13 MIN
7 Microcontrollers You Should NEVER Use in a Product
Watch Video
AI
U1
MARKETING
VD-25 · VIDEO · 13 MIN
You Build the Product. AI Agents Handle the Marketing
Watch Video
KIT
MOD
CHIP
3 STAGES
VD-26 · VIDEO · 11 MIN
Dev Kit → Module → Bare Chip: When to Move On
Watch Video
IDEA
BUILD
MARKET
WIN
VD-27 · VIDEO · 10 MIN
Why Hardware Founders Win in 2026
Watch Video
BT1
TOP 7
VD-28 · VIDEO · 14 MIN
Top 7 Microcontrollers (MCUs) for Battery Life in 2026
Watch Video
BT1
10 ITEMS
VD-29 · VIDEO · 13 MIN
10 Battery Mistakes That Kill Hardware Products
Watch Video
FCC
CE
12 ITEMS
VD-30 · VIDEO · 14 MIN
12 Electronics That Will Fail Certification
Watch Video
CAUTION
AVOID
VD-31 · VIDEO · 13 MIN
The Real Reasons New Hardware Products Fail (and How to Avoid Them)
Watch Video
MCU
MPU
U1
U2
TOP 10
COMPARE
VD-32 · VIDEO · 11 MIN
Top 10 Affordable Microprocessors for Embedded Products in 2026
Watch Video
TARGET
MKT
VALIDATE
VD-33 · VIDEO · 10 MIN
How to Validate Your Product Idea Without Building a Prototype
Watch Video
MCU
U1
TOP 10
VD-34 · VIDEO · 12 MIN
Top 10 MCU Selection Mistakes That Cost You in the LONG RUN
Watch Video
IDEA
BUILD
MARKET
10 STEPS
VD-35 · VIDEO · 13 MIN
From Prototype to Production: 10 Steps Most Product Creators Miss
Watch Video
MCU
U1
TOP 5
VD-36 · VIDEO · 12 MIN
Top 5 Microcontrollers in 2026 - Best Performance for the Price
Watch Video
IDEA
BUILD
MARKET
10 TRAPS
VD-37 · VIDEO · 12 MIN
10 Traps That Stall Hardware Products Before Launch
Watch Video
MCU
MPU
U1
U2
VS
COMPARE
VD-38 · VIDEO · 11 MIN
Fastest Microcontroller (MCU) vs Cheapest Microprocessor (MPU)
Watch Video
SHT 1
21 ITEMS
VD-39 · VIDEO · 24 MIN
21 Worst PCB Design Mistakes
Watch Video
U1
TJ
10 ITEMS
HEAT
VD-40 · VIDEO · 11 MIN
10 PCB Design Mistakes That Cause Thermal Failures
Watch Video
$
BOM
HIDDEN
VD-41 · VIDEO · 11 MIN
The Hidden Costs of Manufacturing a Hardware Product
Watch Video
MCU
U1
TOP 10
VD-42 · VIDEO · 12 MIN
Top 10 Cheapest Microcontrollers (and Which to Avoid) in 2026
Watch Video
FAIL
12 TESTS
VD-43 · VIDEO · 11 MIN
12 Tests That Reveal If Your Product Will FAIL
Watch Video
MCU
U1
TOP 5
VD-44 · VIDEO · 8 MIN
Top 5 Most Powerful Microcontrollers in 2026
Watch Video
FCC
CE
10 STEPS
VD-45 · VIDEO · 11 MIN
How to Avoid Failing FCC Certification (10 Steps to Passing)
Watch Video
FCC
CE
TIME
VD-46 · VIDEO · 11 MIN
How Long Does FCC and CE Certification Take?
Watch Video
ESP32
U1
SHOWDOWN
VD-47 · VIDEO · 12 MIN
ESP32 vs STM32 vs NRF52 vs RP2040 - Which is Best for Your Product?
Watch Video
FCC
CE
COST
VD-48 · VIDEO · 9 MIN
How Much Does FCC and CE Certification Cost?
Watch Video
CAUTION
AVOID
VD-49 · VIDEO · 13 MIN
10 Technologies to Avoid When Developing Your Hardware Product
Watch Video
$
BOM
10 ITEMS
VD-50 · VIDEO · 11 MIN
10 Design Mistakes That Make Your Product Too Expensive to Manufacture
Watch Video
SHT 1
10 ITEMS
VD-51 · VIDEO · 12 MIN
10 PCB Design Mistakes That Damage Product Reliability
Watch Video
BT1
LOW POWER
VD-52 · VIDEO · 13 MIN
How to Design Electronic Products for Long Battery Life
Watch Video
FCC
CE
9 ITEMS
VD-53 · VIDEO · 11 MIN
9 PCB Design Mistakes That Fail FCC/CE Certification
Watch Video
ESP32
U1
9 ITEMS
VD-54 · VIDEO · 13 MIN
9 ESP32 Design Mistakes That Sabotage Your Product
Watch Video
M1
ANT1
RF
VD-55 · VIDEO · 12 MIN
How to Design a PCB for Better Wireless Range and Reliability
Watch Video
SHT 1
6 ITEMS
VD-56 · VIDEO · 9 MIN
6 PCB Design Mistakes That Destroy Production
Watch Video
FCC
CE
7 ITEMS
VD-57 · VIDEO · 9 MIN
7 PCB Design Mistakes That Fail Certifications
Watch Video
FAIL
12 TESTS
VD-58 · VIDEO · 8 MIN
How to Test Electronic Products in Production
Watch Video
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FW 1.0
REV A
VD-59 · VIDEO · 8 MIN
How to Program Electronic Products in Production
Watch Video
TARGET
MKT
PRE-SELL
VD-60 · VIDEO
Sell Your Product BEFORE You Build It — That Changes EVERYTHING
Watch Video
IDEA
BUILD
MARKET
ROUTE
VD-61 · VIDEO
Never Hire a Marketing Agency for Your New Product
Watch Video