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I’m developing a dedicated handheld that will operate offline. No Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular, or any other radio is required, so the entire design has to function in isolation. Because of that restriction I’m open to whichever operating system keeps the footprint light and the boot time quick, whether that’s a stripped-down Android build with networking stacks removed or a fully custom OS. but more likely just on/off. then a button to run. Your task is to take the idea from concept to a working prototype. I’ll need the electronic design (schematic, PCB layout, and component selection), a daylight-readable display, a rechargeable battery able to power at least eight hours of continuous use.. Low power consumption, immediate on/off and rock-solid stability. Deliverables • Complete bill of materials and Gerber files ready for fabrication • Firmware / OS image with reproducible build instructions • 3D-printable enclosure files • Step-by-step flashing and assembly guide • One post-delivery revision round based on test feedback Acceptance criteria: an assembled prototype that powers on, launches the demo app in under five seconds, and runs for eight hours on a single charge, all with radios fully disabled. If you’ve previously built low-power products—please share examples. I’m excited to see how you’d bring this offline handheld to life.
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With over a decade of experience in electronic design, I bring a wealth of knowledge to the table to help bring your idea of a standalone handheld device to life. I have a varied skill set, from digital motor control to analog design and power electronics, all of which align perfectly with the requirements of your project. My experience with low-power designs and board-level implementation is especially relevant here - as I've worked on projects such as AC/DC converters, DC-DC converters, renewable energy applications, and battery chargers that demand the highest level of stability and power management. Using tools like Altium, OrCAD, Matlab, Easyeda, among others, I have consistently produced high-quality designs. Moreover, my strong background emphasizes realistic testing before implementation; which involves designing efficient digital control systems and accurate hardware simulations. In addition to my technical expertise,I am reliable and detailed-oriented. I commit to delivering complete BOMs, Gerber files ready for fabrication, firmware/OS images with reproducible build instructions, 3D-printable enclosure files,and comprehensive flashing&assembly guides. For me your project isn't just a prototype; it's about creating something that works flawlessly as you envisioned. So let's come together and turn this innovative concept into an exceptional reality!
$5,000 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I can help you turn this ANC + echo-reduction concept into a compact, prototype-ready electronics module. I have 10+ years of experience in PCB design, embedded electronics, signal processing, and hardware development. I can work with you on the feed-forward, feedback, or hybrid ANC topology before moving into the schematic and PCB. I’ll focus on achieving 20 dB+ attenuation across 50 Hz–2 kHz while keeping latency below 10 ms. SPICE and MATLAB/Simulink can be used to validate the design before hardware prototyping. The selectable delta, alpha, omega, beta, and brain-wave signal modes can also be integrated as configurable options. I’ll provide the complete schematic, PCB layout, Gerbers/ODB++, BOM, and performance documentation. I can start immediately and work milestone-by-milestone from schematic → PCB → testing.
$7,500 USD in 5 days
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Since 2003 I am working in Digital Electronic. So more than 18 years of experience in Electronics. Arduino NANO/UNO/MEGA, ESP32 and Raspberry PI to build a digital device to read sensor data and send it to the web server, motor control, control relay switches and LEDs. More than 5(five) years of experience in Arduino design and build. If you want an excellent and error-free project delivery, then send a message to me, please. Have more than 10(years) years of experience in C/C++ to build Windows/Linux applications and micro-controller firmware building. If you want a good job delivery, then send a message to me, please. Since 1995 I have been working on Analog and Digital Electronics to build any kind of device. I have build lots of devices. So more than 20 years of experience on Electronics. Including power supply design. Any kinds of schematic and PCB design. Expert PCB design in EasyEDA Pro IDE.
$10,000 USD in 7 days
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HI, I am an experienced electronics and PCB Design engineer, specialised in use of ECAD software such as Altium Designer, KICAD, EasyEDA, etc. for the the design of electronics and PCB. I will design your projects to meet your Requirements and the industry standard. I do all kinds of circuits such as Power delivery circuit, Sensor Integrated Circuits, wireless control, MCUs etc. I will deliver the following. The Schematics for your Design The PCB for the design Bill of materials(If needed) Gerber, Pick and Place and other manufacturing and assembly drawings needed. Firmware source code Full Support and consultancy till the project is done. Kindly send me message for my previous designs and also so we can discuss further on your project I look Forward to working with you. Best Regards, Abdur-Rafiq
$7,800 USD in 7 days
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Done similar tasks , https://www.freelancer.com/projects/telecommunications-engineering/Voice-Gateway-With-DTMF/ lets discuss over chat
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Hi, can we discuss what's this device do? what kind of data do you want in the display? and when you said demo app, is it an app from you or what we are about the develop? may be i can help you with this, i have 11 years of experience in embedded system engineering
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As a Raspberry Pi enthusiast, I am drawn to your project's unique requirement of a standalone handheld device that operates completely offline. With over 15 years of experience in infrastructure and systems design, I have had my fair share of working with low-power devices and developing CI/CD pipelines. I believe these skills will directly contribute to the successful completion of your project. I have had extensive experience in deploying and managing cloud services across various platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, which will be particularly valuable for developing and maintaining the device's firmware/OS image. My past clients have trusted me with the security of their intricate networks and firewalls- a testament to my ability to ensure high levels of protection and stability. My expertise in Python automation is another asset that can aid me in creating streamlined flashing and assembly guides as well as develop efficient low-power applications for your device. To sum up, you can rely on my in-depth technical knowledge, systematic approach, and experience with low-power devices to bring your offline handheld to life. Let's collaborate to create a prototype that surpasses your expectations - from complete bill of materials and Gerber files ready for fabrication down to a rock-solid device with immediate on/off functioning and exceptional battery life. Reach out today, let's make your vision a tangible reality!
$5,000 USD in 7 days
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Hi, I’m very interested in developing your offline handheld device from concept through to a working prototype. My background covers embedded electronics, PCB design, firmware development, power management, and mechanical/product integration, which fits well with the complete scope of this project. I can handle the full development cycle, including: - Component selection, schematic and production-ready PCB layout - Low-power architecture and rechargeable battery/power management design - Daylight-readable display and simple physical button interface - Embedded firmware/OS selection optimized for fast boot and stability - Complete BOM, Gerbers, source files and reproducible firmware build - 3D-printable enclosure and mechanical integration - Flashing, assembly and step-by-step documentation - Prototype testing against the <5-second startup and 8-hour runtime targets Since wireless connectivity is unnecessary, I would prioritize a lightweight embedded architecture rather than adding the overhead of Android unless the application requirements justify it. I can also ensure all radio-capable components are omitted or permanently disabled. I have experience developing low-power embedded and IoT hardware using STM32, ESP32, nRF52, custom PCBs, battery-powered systems, and production-oriented electronics. I’d be happy to review your functional requirements and propose the most suitable hardware architecture before starting. Best regards,
$10,000 USD in 25 days
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Hi, For the requirements you described, I would avoid a stripped-down Android/Linux system unless the final application genuinely needs that complexity. If the device primarily powers on and runs one dedicated function, a low-power MCU with bare-metal firmware or a lightweight RTOS gives us faster startup, lower consumption and fewer failure points. I would design the product from the power budget outward: display, processor, battery/charger, controls and required interfaces first, followed by schematic, PCB, firmware and enclosure. I would also select hardware with no integrated wireless radios where practical, rather than relying only on software-disabled Wi-Fi/Bluetooth. Deliverables would include native schematic/PCB files, Gerbers, BOM, firmware/build instructions, enclosure CAD, flashing/assembly documentation and prototype validation against the sub-5-second startup and 8-hour runtime requirements.
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