Show HN: I built this notifying device – electronics, code, design, marketing

Re:Show HN: I built this notifying device – electronics, cod... by pdx on Wednesday April 02, 2014 @04:38PM (#7518829)

That you managed to do everything is impressive, especially given the costs involved in production tooling for plastics. I assume you had to build a large quantity of PCBA's as well, to get your per unit cost down to something you could actually make a profit on, which means that was another large check you had to write for components and assembly.

Can you give a ball park figure for how much you invested, bringing this product from concept to market?

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Re:Show HN: I built this notifying device – electronics, cod... by clement87 on Wednesday April 02, 2014 @04:49PM (#7518902)

Thank you. In fact, I haven't yet launch the mass production. I'm running a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to have at least 400 preorders. As I have done a lot myself, I didn't had to invest so much. The only part that was done outside is the design of the plastic enclosure. I found a good designer in china, it cost me only 700$ for both Node and Hub with 3D printed prototype. In total, I think I spent about 1500$. I had to buy an oscilloscope, some componants and others tools...

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Re:Show HN: I built this notifying device – electronics, cod... by mik3y on Wednesday April 02, 2014 @05:37PM (#7519234)

  The only part that was done outside is the design of
  the plastic enclosure. I found a good designer in china

Would you mind sharing how you located this designer/plastic shop? I've had mixed results with mecheng partners outside of my personal network, so I'm always curious about how others do it..

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Re:Show HN: I built this notifying device – electronics, cod... by clement87 on Wednesday April 02, 2014 @05:58PM (#7519362)

I found him on elance.com

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Re:Show HN: I built this notifying device – electronics, cod... by zrgiu_ on Thursday April 03, 2014 @12:19AM (#7520927)

Would you mind sharing the contact details of the designer & 3d printer with me (email in profile) ? Thanks!

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