[sdiy] Advice for a Startup

[Peter Pearson]

Hackaday had a good article about the very (very) basics of this a while
ago:

https://hackaday.com/2018/12/06/your-bom-is-not-your-cogs/

I wish you luck with the endeavor.  Hardware is a tough business.

On Mon, Feb 20, 2023 at 7:28 PM Ashlyn Black <ashlyn at ashlynblack.com> wrote:

> Hi friends,
>
> I'm aiming to start my own business this year, doing standalone /
> modular synth kits, plus associated gizmos like LCR testers, transistor
> matchers, tuners and the like. I'll be placing a lot of focus on
> documentation. I've noticed most kits merely provide assembly
> instructions, however I also want to cover the underlying theory of
> operation, mathematics, design process and such with most of the project
> files (ie schematics, 3D models, source code if applicable) publicly
> accessible.
>
> What I really need help with though is advice on the commerce side of
> the equation, as I am currently constructing my business plan. Topics
> such as cost breakdowns, budgeting, who buys what and where they buy it
> from etc. Essentially, information that someone currently or formerly
> working in the industry would know from experience or at least be privy to.
>
> General feedback on the state (rise? decline?) of synth/hobby
> electronics is also very welcome and helpful. :)
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ashlyn
>
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