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FAQ's
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Do I need an Embedded Systems Consultant?If you are designing any kind of physical electronic product, you will most likely need an embedded systems consultant. An embedded systems consultant can help you design the hardware and software that's required for your product.
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How much will my product cost to design?While this can vary based on the complexity of your product, from start to finish electronic product design including the design of a custom PCB generally starts at $10,000. This can also vary based on your current place in the development cycle. For your specific project, it's best to speak to a consultant who can create a customized pricing plan for your project. Click here: Get Started
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How do you manage billing?We work generally on an hourly basis, and will send you an invoice at the end of each week. For smaller scale projects, we can also work on a fixed-price basis.
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How long will it take to complete my product?Every project is unique so this varies, based on the complexity of the project, and the stage you are in the development cycle. For your specific project, it's best to speak to a consultant who can create a customized pricing plan for your project. Click here: Get Started!
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Who will design my product?Our principal consultant, Rohit (RJ) Joshi, will handle the hardware and software development for your product. We also have a team of Engineers that specialize in various stages of your project such as electrical engineering, mechanical design, and PCB design that will work as needed on your project.
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What does the design process consist of?The first step is the high level design, this consists of putting together diagrams, schematics and logic models for how the product should function. The next step is acquire development boards and start writing baseline firmware. After conducting testing with the development boards and proving the concept the next step is to create a custom PCB. Then, we test the custom PCB and make any changes necessary to the firmware. Finally we prepare the product for production and begin production. We are experienced in helping clients in any and every stage of the design cycle, whether it's just hardware, software, or both.
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What do you need from me?The first thing we will need from you is a set of requirements for your products functionality and a list of all features that you would like to include. After we finish our high-level design we will review it with you and make any necessary changes.
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Is my Intellectual Property protected?At RJ Engineering protecting our client’s ideas is our utmost priority. We can provide NDA’s upon request.
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Why should my company hire an outside firm to design my product instead of hiring on an Engineering team of employees?We work on demand, without the necessary salary overhead that an employee can bring. (401k, Benefits, etc) We work on a project basis, so after your project’s completion there are no additional expenses. Develop your product affordably and quickly for launch. Secure your Series A/B funding
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Why choose RJ Engineering?We have structured our practice so that we are convenient and affordable for start-ups and small businesses. We have a multi-disciplinary team of experienced electrical engineers, mechanical design engineers, and PCB designers that we routinely work with to accomplish the goals of your project, from beginning to end. This includes: System architecture Product Design Project Management iOS App Development Mechanical Design Full Stack Development Hardware Design Firmware Development Finally, our job is not done simply after delivering the product. We focus on maintaining a lasting relationship with our clients and offering technical assistance when needed. To that end, we don’t follow normal business hours, are always available, always working, and committed to our clients. Don't take our word for it, check out what some of our satisfied clients have to say: Click here: Get Started!
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How do we get started?The first step in getting started is to schedule a consultation with our principal engineering consultant, so that we can assess the needs of your project. We offer free initial consultations to new clients, click here: Get Started
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