Devices · 15h ago
Lessons from selling 2,500 MIDI recorders: Hardware isn't as hard as you think
Chip Weinberger sold 2,500 MIDI recorders and shares insights on hardware manufacturing. He found that with modern tools and contract manufacturers, hardware development is more accessible than commonly believed. The post details practical lessons on prototyping, sourcing, and scaling production.
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The article challenges the myth that hardware is prohibitively difficult, but its lessons may not apply to complex devices requiring custom chips or regulatory approvals.
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