[pdx]

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?

[clement87]

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...

[mik3y]

  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..

[clement87]

I found him on elance.com

[zrgiu_]

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