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Ask: How do you find a hardware engineer for side projects?
I've have a hardware idea that I'd like to develop but I can't seem to find a solid hardware engineer to work with. It's a pretty simply idea and could be implemented with something like Arduino, and I've played around enough to know it's feasible, etc. I'm at a point where I'd like to move forward but I'm not sure exactly how.
Also, is it worthwhile to file a patent before developing the hardware?
Would a good hardware guy typically know about patenting?
Lastly I'm located in Denver, CO if anyone wants to reach out to me, my contact info is in my profile.
Update - sorry, my bad, it's an electronic hardware project, if you have experience working with sensors that detect motion, that's the key thing I'm struggling to get working correctly.
Thanks in advance HN
- sharemywin 10y agoI found someone to help with filing a patent on upwork.
- sharemywin 10y agoelectrical or mechanical? or both?
- evo_9 10y agoElectrical. Updated my originally posting, thanks for pointing that out.
- The_DaveG 10y agoI've filed a couple of patents and can tell you need a good parent lawyer. I don't have anyone in CO that I can recommend, but there is a rather time consuming/expensive process where they go through a patent search (of other existing patents) and then you file a bunch of paperwork, and wait for the patent to come through (typically a multi year process). If it's a good idea, most definitely file a patent, but I would personally make sure it's unique/novel and worth the time/effort before you do so. Most of all, have fun and good luck!
- sharemywin 10y agohave you checked this tutorial out? https://learn.adafruit.com/pir-passive-infrared-proximity-motion-sensor?view=all https://learn.adafruit.com/pir-passive-infrared-proximity-mo...