If anyone’s looking to share their story, I’d recommend IndieHackers, but for hardware-focused startups/projects, check out howtoware.co. (I’m not affiliated with the site’s owner in any way, but I really like the concept and want to help spread the word to my fellow hardwarers).
The next wave of interesting hardware development will be focused on form factor. Devices of the future could be any shape or size.
The first version of this device I have completed but not fully documented is an 8 unit mixed use apartment building. I converted each of the 7 classrooms into studio apartment the 8th unit is my development studio.
How can a building be a computer? My perspective holds that a building is a machine that needs a differential engine to optimize the resource usage of the occupants. This perspective with the idea that some circuits should larger not smaller to aid operational understanding.
The building is done enough and I need a break so I think my next form factor will be mobile sensor network and focused on individuals and small groups.
I think developing for a sailboat will be a good complement to the building. The both serve the same purpose but one is extremely resource constrained and in a harsh environment.
Currently identifying all the current sailboat tech for a refit. The devices I’m looking at range from RADAR to sine wave inverters. A very rich tech environment. Looking forward the fall.