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Ask HN: How should a software engineer bring to reality a hardware project idea?

1 points by _448 4y ago

I am a software engineer but have very limited knowledge of hardware. But I have a product idea to both reduce electronic waste and provide good enough system security for the user's data. The product is a hardware device similar to USB. But I don't know if the idea is even feasible. How does a software engineer, with no knowledge of hardware, bring to life his/her dream. Where should I start? Who should I talk to for guidance and help? Anyone interested in helping me?

BMc2020 4y ago
Take a look at tindie dot com and crowdsupply dot com, they are filled with people doing homebrew electronics projects similar to what you are talking about.
32gbsd 4y ago
The hardware game is nuts but there are niche communities out there that you can join
- _448 4y ago
  Could you please point me towards them?
  - 32gbsd 4y ago
    You will have do your own searching for the specific group because most of us on this website are rust software dudes.