Community

This is the place to get support on electronics development.

This is the place to get support on software development.

This is the place to get support on mechanical (industrial design) development.

This forum is for discussing manufacturing processes.

This is the place to ask any general questions about developing, manufacturing, and selling a hardware product. Topics may include development strategies, funding, patents, business strategies, scaling, marketing, and sales. Basically anything that isn't too technical.

This is the place to discuss all things related to marketing and selling new hardware products.

This is the place to ask all of your questions certifications and regulatory requirements. This includes FCC, CE, UL, RoHS, IEC, etc.

This is the place to discuss fundraising, crowdfunding, and pitching competitions. It's also the place to get feedback on your pitch deck or investor materials.

I encourage you to share your project details here for feedback. Feel free to share as much or as little about your project as you wish.

Don't be shy! Please tell us about you and your goals so we can all get to know each other a bit better. Feel free to share as much or as little about yourself as you wish.

This is the place to ask any of your questions specifically regarding any blog articles, training courses or workshops.

If you have anything you would like to see added to the Hardware Academy please let us know here. Much of the content produced comes from member suggestions.

Referrals for developers that either I've worked with, that my clients have used, or that other members have recommended.

Prototype shops for PCBs, 3D printing, and CNC machining. Also low-volume manufacturing services.

Referrals for various contract manufacturers. Includes tier 1-4 level manufacturers.

Testing services for electrical certifications and regulations.

Referrals for various suppliers of electronic components, electronic kits, stock enclosures, etc.

Recommendations for websites, resources, and tools useful for hardware entrepreneurs and startups.