Successfully Outsourcing Embedded Hardware Design
Have you ever considered having a product externally designed? Learn about outsourcing electronic product development from industry experts Petr Dvořák and František Vrbovský in the latest episode of Engineering Insights.
Engineering resources aren't infinitely expandable, so you'll occasionally need to pull in external resources. Or perhaps you're a startup looking for help in bringing your prototype to market? Join us for this new episode of "Elektor Engineering Insights," hosted by Stuart Cording from Elektor, focused on outsourcing the development of electronic products!
The guests, Petr Dvořák, a freelance hardware designer, and František Vrbovský from APN Plus, offer insights from the perspective of external hardware developers as the episode revolves around a series of very interesting questions posed by Stuart.
First, František talks about the creation of requirements documents, providing tips for those new to outsourcing. Petr discusses his communication strategies with clients, highlighting the effectiveness of email for his one-person operation, supplemented by František's suggestion of using weekly meetings and instant messaging for urgent issues.
While designing, how to make sure that the product being developed will also be testable during manufacturing? Both guests emphasize collaboration with manufacturing partners and the importance of in-house testing.
The episode also addresses compliance with standards like ISO 26262 and EMC, underscoring the necessity of early clarification in projects. The guests share their preferences for microcontrollers, focusing on factors like documentation and support, and discuss the challenges related to software libraries.
Furthermore, the episode explores alternatives to traditional programming languages in embedded development, specifically Rust and MicroPython, and their limitations. Petr shares his enthusiasm about using ready-made modules from companies like Adafruit and SparkFun in hardware development.
Don’t miss this episode, which offers a detailed technical perspective on outsourcing in electronic product development!
The guests, Petr Dvořák, a freelance hardware designer, and František Vrbovský from APN Plus, offer insights from the perspective of external hardware developers as the episode revolves around a series of very interesting questions posed by Stuart.
First, František talks about the creation of requirements documents, providing tips for those new to outsourcing. Petr discusses his communication strategies with clients, highlighting the effectiveness of email for his one-person operation, supplemented by František's suggestion of using weekly meetings and instant messaging for urgent issues.
While designing, how to make sure that the product being developed will also be testable during manufacturing? Both guests emphasize collaboration with manufacturing partners and the importance of in-house testing.
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Furthermore, the episode explores alternatives to traditional programming languages in embedded development, specifically Rust and MicroPython, and their limitations. Petr shares his enthusiasm about using ready-made modules from companies like Adafruit and SparkFun in hardware development.
Don’t miss this episode, which offers a detailed technical perspective on outsourcing in electronic product development!
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