Custom design
Your idea, designed, printed and coded.
Need a gadget that doesn't exist yet, an enclosure that actually fits, or code that makes it all work? I design custom electronics projects from start to finish, here in South Australia.
Three skills, one person, one rate
You don't need to find an electronics designer, a CAD modeller and a programmer and get them talking to each other. Every hour covers whichever of these your project needs.
Electronics design
Choosing parts, circuit and power design, battery and solar sizing, wiring and prototyping.
3D modelling & printing
CAD enclosures, brackets and mounts designed to fit your board, then printed and test-fitted.
MicroPython code
Firmware for ESP32 and Raspberry Pi Pico boards: sensors, Wi-Fi, LoRa, low-power sleep and dashboards.
What a typical project costs
Hours are hard to picture, so here are some common jobs. Your quote will give you a range like these before any work starts.
| Project | Typical time | Typical price (AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| Custom bracket or mount, from your measurements | 1–3 hrs | $140–$420 |
| MicroPython code fix or new feature for an existing build | 2–4 hrs | $280–$560 |
| Enclosure redesign for an existing board | 3–5 hrs | $420–$700 |
| Simple sensor gadget | 6–10 hrs | $840–$1,400 |
Design time only. Parts, circuit boards and printing materials are charged at cost, and listed in your quote.
How it works
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Step 1 · $140
Scoping session
A one-hour session, by phone, video or in person, where we pin down what you need, what's possible and the best approach. If you go ahead, the $140 is credited to your project.
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Step 2
Your quote
A written quote with a time and price range, the parts list, and what you'll get at the end. No surprises.
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Step 3
Design and build
I design, print and code it, with photos and updates along the way, and test it on real hardware.
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Step 4
Hand-over
You get the finished build plus a short guide, so you know how to use it and look after it.
It's a real hour of engineering advice. You leave with a clear plan whether or not you go ahead, and it's free in effect if you do.
Got a project in mind?
Tell me what you'd like to build, and I'll reply with the next steps and a time for your scoping session.
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