[ethan_smith]

Hardware development still has fundamental physical constraints that software doesn't - material costs, manufacturing complexity, and safety requirements create barriers that CAD and 3D printing alone can't overcome.

[MichaelThatsIt]

Yeah I'm learning that's the real hurdle. I'm doing my best to lean on others in the space to guide me through the process.

a lot of supply chain appears to be a relationship based economy. I may end up flying out to China at some point.