That was the only part of the video I didn’t understand. Was that really at home?!? How much are those machines, because it can’t be cheap. I can’t imagine that there would be enough demand for these phones to really require a purchase of that level of production equipment.
For me, my question would be how much of the production is outsourced? Hopefully there will be more videos about the production/business side.
Basic pick-and-place machines run about $2k. Reflow ovens cost about $200. Those are a must if you want to produce hundreds of populated PCBs at home. For one-off projects you can do most anything easily by hand with a high end auto-heating soldering station like a Metcal and microscope for under $500. My wife and I build and modify our own electronics for lots of random things. The equipment lives in the shed next to the laser cutter, 3D printer, and woodworking tools.
I am kind of surprised most tech professionals -don't- have basic electronics dev gear at home given how accessible it is these days.
Go learn to make a thing! You will feel more pride in it than a few more hours of doom scrolling.
For me, my question would be how much of the production is outsourced? Hopefully there will be more videos about the production/business side.