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Designing ORBIT: A Modular Productivity Console

From concept sketches to production-ready hardware: the complete product design journey

October 20, 2024
10 min read
Product DesignEmbedded SystemsI2CKiCadIndustrial Design

Building a modular hardware ecosystem that combines dials, displays, and sensors into customizable desk productivity tools.

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Key Takeaways
  • Modular design requires careful planning of electrical and mechanical interfaces from day one
  • Magnetic pogo-pin connectors enable elegant module stacking without compromising signal integrity
  • User testing early prototypes reveals workflow insights that pure engineering can't predict

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