Hardware is expensive. If you can build it yourself, then you can start by getting some initial customers. If you want to scale and retain control, then you mig

Hardware is expensive. If you can build it yourself, then you can start by getting some initial customers. If you want to scale and retain control, then you might be best off using some of the FF money to do a crowdfunding campaign. This will give you more capital to go after manufacturing partners (assuming that's needed). If that's successful and you have enough growth, then you should be able to negotiate a round at more favorable terms.