Advertising as a startup is tough. Especially when you are selling complex products.
In this episode, Stephen and Lucy share what worked, what failed, and what they learned about running ads for technical products with long sales cycles.
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Is a degree necessary for a career in engineering? Join us as we dive into the pros and cons of formal education vs. personal projects in our latest episode! Click the link in our bio to listen now!
Ever wondered how collaboration shapes open source hardware? Join us as we explore the incredible projects and community engagement that drive innovation! podcast.opulo.io
Join us as we delve into the world of hardware certification. From FCC to CE, we share our experiences and tips to help you navigate the certification maze! Link in bio to listen!
Ever heard of the bus test? Join us as we explore how to ensure your organization can survive even when key members are absent. From SOPs to cross-training, we cover it all! Link in bio!
What media has shaped your career in engineering? Join us in our latest episode as we discuss the influential books and experiences that have impacted us. YouTube Link: youtu.be/INYg_2RSEPo
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🎧 Ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship? Join us in our latest episode where we share our journey of starting a hardware company, overcoming challenges, and finding motivation. Let's get started! podcast.opulo.io #StartupJourney #OpenSourceHardware
As a way of keeping everyone more in the loop with what we're working on, we're going to be releasing monthly status updates! The first one for March 2025 is live on our blog, with the video version on your YouTube. Check out the post here: www.opulo.io/blogs/news/m...
😂 What perfect timing! Glad to hear people actually listen to the little nuggets we leave at the end ❤️
🚀 Ready to bring your product to life? Tune in to our latest episode where we break down the three critical phases of product development: EVT, DVT, and PVT! Learn how to validate your product effectively and ensure your hardware meets all requirements. podcast.opulo.io
Overview shot of the Opulo pick and place machine loaded with the led panel
Opulo pick and place machine loaded with the LEDs and drivers.
Time to make some prototypes on the @opulo.io pick and place. I got tired of the low quality LED strips on the market, so I went for a drop in replacement design with Cree LEDs (90+CRI) and a Diodes AL5809 constant current sink.
🔥 Ready to stoke the fire of your sales? In our latest episode, we dive into how to keep your customers engaged and acquire new ones. Tune in now for valuable insights!
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New episode out now! 🎧 We’re discussing the challenges of keeping up with orders in manufacturing. From lead times to labor allocation, we cover it all. Tune in for insights that can help optimize your production! Link in bio
Join Stephen and Lucian as they wrap up last year by giving a year-end review of the good, the bad, and the ugly of 2024. From Prusa closing their source to FreeCAD 1.0 squeaking in at the last minute, they cover quite a bit while enjoying the memories.
Looking good!
From choosing the right printer to optimizing filament and settings, we share our journey and lessons learned in building an efficient 3D printing farm.
Whether you're running a single 3D printer or managing a fleet, this episode is packed with advice to save you frustration.
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Stephen and Lucian sit down and talk with Bar Smith from Maslow CNC
In our latest podcast episode, we sit down with Bar Smith, of Maslow CNC fame, to discuss the journey of creating open-source hardware and running successful Kickstarter Campaigns. shows.acast.com/ohm-podcast
Writing documentation is like a Greek tragedy, where you are both the best and worst person to write your own docs. In this episode, Stephen and Lucian dive deep into the art of creating effective documentation for open hardware products. Listen now on your favorite app: buff.ly/4fWSCQz