{"id":139,"date":"2016-02-17T10:32:02","date_gmt":"2016-02-17T11:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/123designs.biz\/blog\/?p=139"},"modified":"2016-02-17T11:16:57","modified_gmt":"2016-02-17T12:16:57","slug":"custom-iot-hardware-development-in-7-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/123designs.biz\/blog\/custom-iot-hardware-development-in-7-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Custom IoT Hardware Development in 7 steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are showcasing at CES, crowdsourcing on Kickstarter, or pitching to upper management, a technology product&#8217;s appeal is more than just the problem it solves.\u00a0 Design, connectivity options,\u00a0 user interface, and long term quality are all important to today&#8217;s consumers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Making chips and code look their best is easier when you understand the product development process.&#8221; says George Cook, Lead Innovator at <a href=\"http:\/\/123designs.biz\" target=\"_blank\">123DESIGNS<\/a>.\u00a0 &#8220;Entrepreneurs and business leaders need to understand the importance of iteration, and ongoing market validation, when bringing new\u00a0products to market quickly.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. IoT Hardware Development Team Selection<\/strong><br \/>\nProject teams focused on consumer electronics hardware need three key skillsets, sufficiently differentiated to suggest a specialist for each.\u00a0 A competitive IoT product will need an electrical engineer, industrial designer, and mechanical engineer collaborating during the process.\u00a0 Software is, of course, critically important to IoT products as well, but today we are just focusing on the hardware.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/123designs.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Concept-Ideation.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-143\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-143\" src=\"http:\/\/123designs.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Concept-Ideation.jpg\" alt=\"Concept Ideation\" width=\"600\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/123designs.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Concept-Ideation.jpg 600w, https:\/\/123designs.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Concept-Ideation-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Concept Ideation<\/strong><br \/>\nLed by the industrial designer, several (3-10) concept sketches are made.\u00a0 These are often very rough hand sketches, or quick 3D mockups.\u00a0 The point of the concepting step is to explore a\u00a0lot\u00a0of ideas while quickly iterating to include new thoughts uncovered by the last.\u00a0 Getting stakeholder agreement on a design at this stage is critical to moving forward.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/123designs.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/PCB_design.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-144\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-144\" src=\"http:\/\/123designs.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/PCB_design.jpg\" alt=\"PCB_design\" width=\"600\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/123designs.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/PCB_design.jpg 600w, https:\/\/123designs.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/PCB_design-300x160.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. PCB Layout<\/strong><br \/>\nLed by the electrical engineer, PCB schematics are made using ECAD software.\u00a0 Initial layout sizes and mounting locations are made in collaboration with the mechanical engineer, based on the approved concept art.\u00a0 Individual chip, battery, and connector selections determine many of the final product capabilities and costs.\u00a0 For example does your product connect with wifi, bluetooth, or perhaps both?<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Iot Hardware heavily relies on existing communication networks and standards.\u00a0 When designing a new product it is best to decide up-front which standards and protocols to support and then aggressively implement them.\u00a0 This makes it easier from a design standpoint (no need to re-invent the wheel) and from a usability standpoint &#8211; customers are probably already familiar with what you are doing, so less learning is necessary on their end.&#8221;\u00a0 &#8211; Dave Brobst,\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.solutions-cubed.com\/design-services\/\" target=\"_blank\">Solutions-Cubed<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/123designs.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/3D-CAD.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-146\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-146\" src=\"http:\/\/123designs.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/3D-CAD.jpg\" alt=\"3D CAD\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/123designs.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/3D-CAD.jpg 600w, https:\/\/123designs.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/3D-CAD-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. CAD Modeling<\/strong><br \/>\nLed by the mechanical engineer, design for manufacturing begins in 3D CAD.\u00a0 The model can be used for a host of useful things, like photo realistic renderings, performance simulations, and videos showing what the product will be.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Prototype<\/strong><br \/>\nThere are <a href=\"http:\/\/123designs.biz\/blog\/how-to-make-a-prototype-three-options-for-startups\/\">three options for startups when making prototypes<\/a>, professional services, 3D Prining, and DIY.\u00a0 Final assembly of the first working prototype is often a team affair, relying on the skills of everyone previously involved.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/123designs.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/DIY-Prototype.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-133\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-133\" src=\"http:\/\/123designs.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/DIY-Prototype-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Do It Yourself at home\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/123designs.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/DIY-Prototype-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/123designs.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/DIY-Prototype-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/123designs.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/DIY-Prototype-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/123designs.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/DIY-Prototype.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Iterate<\/strong><br \/>\nOne to three months may have been spent getting to the point of testing a prototype.\u00a0 The lessons learned, and new ideas generated during the process can only be incorporated by starting back at a previous step and making an improved prototype.\u00a0 3-5 prototype iterations are typical.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Time to market is important, budget is important, but iterations required seems the truest measure of a product development team&#8217;s effectiveness.&#8221; &#8211; George Cook<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/123designs.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/mass_production.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-149\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-149\" src=\"http:\/\/123designs.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/mass_production.jpg\" alt=\"mass_production\" width=\"600\" height=\"344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/123designs.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/mass_production.jpg 600w, https:\/\/123designs.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/mass_production-300x172.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Mass Production<\/strong><br \/>\nMost IoT products spend 6 months to 2 years in the earlier 6 stages of development, including any itterations.\u00a0 Shifting into mass manufacturing is often a kind of baton passing&#8230;while also jumping a hurdle.\u00a0 The engineering team selected at the beginning of this process moves onto the next hot product.\u00a0 The manufacturing, sales, and marketing teams spin into full gear.\u00a0 All of this requires a new, exponentially higher level of funding and resources than all previous steps.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Many great product ideas die before reaching mass production.\u00a0 Having a perfected prototype in hand does not sell it to management.\u00a0 Having a Kickstarter campaign does not equal getting funded.\u00a0 Being at CES does not manifest a crowd at your booth.\u00a0 Marketability tests need to be performed in front of, and during this process to justify mass production.\u00a0 Managing this process well means knowing when it&#8217;s best to pause development and ask for market validation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Concept art, CAD renderings, and prototypes each act as important opportunities for IoT product companies to harvest\u00a0innovative feedback, and create a marketing buzz doing it.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are showcasing at CES, crowdsourcing on Kickstarter, or pitching to upper management, a technology product&#8217;s appeal is more than just the problem it solves.\u00a0 Design, connectivity options,\u00a0 user interface, and long term quality are all important to today&#8217;s consumers. &nbsp; &#8220;Making chips and code look their best is easier when you understand the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":146,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,2,13],"tags":[34,35,33],"class_list":["bg-stuff"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - 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