What actually goes into launching a hardware product? What can be worked on in advance, and what has to be perfectly timed with the launch date? We'll explore how to structure the necessary planning and share some of the things we have learned through multiple launches we have done ourselves.

There is so much to unpack here that we had to break up this episode into two parts!

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What does it mean to license something in a way that works for you and your project? Does this fall under copyright or a patent? (The answer may surprise you!)

The president of the Open Source Hardware Association, Thea Flowers, stopped by to school us on open hardware licensing, and it was much needed. We start by going over the scope of permissivity regarding licenses, beginning with the most open type of license available and progressing from there. There is a lot to unpack here, so get ready to get educated!

Links for things mentioned in this episode

• choosealicense.com
• TLDRLegal
• CC Friendly Lawyers

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It is challenging to succeed with open hardware while keeping it sustainable and still making enough money to pay the bills. But there are ways to do it!

In this episode, we dive into how you can succeed in doing open hardware. Plus, we talk about how vastly different open hardware is compared to open software.

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Pricing your product can be a daunting task. Set the price too high, and you risk alienating potential customers. Set it too low, and you may find yourself struggling to sustain your business. While there's no "one-size-fits-all" formula, our experience in this field has given us some perspective on how to approach it!

Adafruit Blog Post: https://learn.adafruit.com/how-to-build-a-hardware-startup/pricing-your-product

Also, Stephen was super wrong in this episode: DRM is not "Digitally Restricted Media" but instead "Digital Rights Management"!

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Trying to find the best way to incorporate community feedback can be tough, especially when that feedback is criticism. You have to be the director of your project's path, know where it has to go, and be opinionated. You have to assume they mean well in their criticism and you need to really show off the work that was done when a community member adds something to the project.

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Blog post mentioned in this episode: "We Don't Do That Here" by Aja Hammerly

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When do you decide to sign a commercial real estate lease? Do you truly need one? These are challenging questions, but in this episode, we're here to help. Stephen and Lucian will walk you through what's acceptable, what's not, what factors to consider, what could be deal breakers, and all the other aspects of this decision. Getting this right is crucial, and there's a lot to consider. We hope to help you make this decision a little bit easier with this episode.

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What is the process of reducing costs in your supply chain without making your product worse? This is a tricky subject and needs to be handled with care. Luckily for you, we have already gone through this many times and can help you successfully cost down your supply chain by helping you find another way to potentially save money and what to look for when picking a vendor. We also give advice on what things you should choose to cost down and more. Learn what we did to get better pricing without sacrificing the quality of our product in this episode of the O.H.M. Podcast!

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Ever wondered if your product is truly worth the time and effort to bring it to market? How can you ensure your product resonates with your target audience? This episode delves into the significance of a PRD, discussing how it can pave the way for your product's success from the very beginning.

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