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Tools, checklists, templates, and guides to use throughout your product journey.
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7 ITEMSMicrocontroller Selector Tool
Find the best microcontroller for your product
Access NowProduct Complexity Rating Tool
Rate how complex your product will be to develop and manufacture
Access NowPOC Complexity Rating Tool
See how complex your prototype will be to turn into a custom PCB
Access NowCertifications Estimator Tool
See which certifications your product needs and what they cost
Access NowMicroprocessor Selector Tool
Find the best Linux module for your product
Access NowReliability Test Recommender
See which reliability tests matter most for your product
Access NowBattery Selector Tool
Find the best battery chemistry for your product
Access NowGuides & Checklists
37 ITEMSSchematic Design Review Checklist
60 checks to finish before layout starts
Download NowPCB Layout Design Review Checklist
65 layout checks to run before Gerbers go out
Download NowEnclosure Design Review Checklist
Work through 58 checks before tooling is cut
Download NowThe Hardware Never Handbook
The complete collection, organized by development stage
Download NowCapacitor Swap Guide
Seven capacitors you should never use, and what to use instead
Download NowFirmware Pre-Ship Checklist
Nine firmware mistakes to fix before you ship
Download NowEnclosure Design Rules to Never Break
Make your 3D printed design moldable before paying for tooling
Download NowPCB Layout Rules to Never Break
Eleven rules for power, grounding, thermal, wireless, and testing
Download NowProtection Circuits Checklist
The seven protections every board needs, starting at a few cents
Download NowAliExpress Swap List
Nine parts that fail in your customer’s hands, and better sources
Download NowBattery Swap List
Swap risky batteries for production-grade cells
Download NowSensor Swap List
Production-grade replacements for seven common sensors
Download NowEnclosure Decisions Checklist
Lock in these seven decisions before your PCB layout is final
Download NowWhat Your Manufacturer Checks vs. What They Don’t
Know what a DFM review covers and what is still on you
Download NowThe 5 Gaps from Prototype to Production
What changes when one working prototype becomes thousands of units
Download NowWireless Module Selection Guide
Choose Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and RF modules that are ready for production
Download NowUltimate Guide to Develop and Launch a Hardware Product
The complete roadmap from idea to manufactured product
Download Now10 Hidden Steps from Prototype to Production
The steps most product creators miss between a working prototype and mass production
Download Now10 Components to Never Use in a Product
Ten parts that fail in production and what to use instead
Download NowAI Agent Marketing Checklist
Four ways to put AI agents to work on your marketing while you build the product
Download Now10 Reasons Hardware Products Fail
The most common reasons new hardware products fail and how to avoid them
Download NowManufacturer Assessment Questionnaire
The questions to ask before choosing a manufacturer
Download NowDevelopment, Scaling, and Manufacturing Costs
All the costs to plan for at every stage
Download NowProduct Development Agreement
A ready-to-use agreement for hiring developers
Download NowNon-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
Protect your idea when sharing it with others
Download NowProduct Requirements Document
Define your product before development starts
Download NowHow to Order PCBs from Bittele
Step-by-step instructions for ordering your boards
Access NowHow to Order PCBs from PCBWay
Step-by-step instructions for ordering your boards
Access NowHow to File a U.S. Provisional Patent Application
File a provisional patent application yourself
Download NowTurn Your Arduino Project into a Sellable Product
Take your prototype from dev kit to real product
Download NowThe Costs to Develop, Scale, and Manufacture Your Product
What it actually costs to bring a product to market
Download Now15 Steps to Develop Your New Hardware Product
The full path from idea to market in 15 steps
Download NowUltimate Guide to STM32 Microcontrollers
Everything you need to know about the STM32 family
Download NowPebble Watch
A look inside the Pebble smartwatch
Watch NowAmazon Echo Dot
See how Amazon engineered the Echo Dot
Watch NowWireless Technologies Comparison Chart
Compare wireless technologies and preferred modules
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Member discounts on products and services
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