Best way for cheap prototypes for basic (electronic) article

[Ajtothec]

Hey guys,
to be honest, I have only done some clothing stuff, everything else was digital. I have never made any real products and with my two new ideas I'm working on, I'm not sure where to start. Hope some of you can help me out here:

1) Water heater with adaptation. It's just a simple water heater but with two special functions. One is a very simple twist and the other takes some work to get it done. I need a gauge to measure produced energy inside that is connectable via Bluetooth.

2) An innovative chair that is extremely simple. Actually, it's not really a chair, more like a few aluminium rods with a backrest. Really very simple.

Anyways, I'm not sure where to start. It would be cool if someone can guide me into the right direction. I'd highly appreciate that.

 

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[Majin]

I just found out about these things called MakerSpace or a hackerspace. It was recommended to me by a friend who loves to build things and is actually an engineer. It's basically a huge lab/shop. They offer classes, tools (computers and shop tools )and materials to make whatever you want.

I'm in the same boat as you. I used to be good at website design, but that was a long time ago. I feel like this would be a good way to pick up useful skills especially when it comes to building MVP's. Good luck!

 

[Ajtothec]

I am aware of these spaces but never thought to use them for such commercial products. I do even have one an hour away from home so this could really be an option. I'd appreciate any advice on this and if someone ever used this for his own commercial products.

 

[Majin]

There was a guy who was on shark tank (in season 5 I think) who made this illuminating book type thing...as I was watching a video for TechShop makerspaces (http://www.techshop.ws/) you can see him working on his product.

I took a tour of the one I'm joining and they even have autobays where one member rents out to use for his business. He converts normal gas car engines (he was working on a porche) into electric ones. People develop their own commercial products in these places. You should check it out asap and see if it'd be useful for you.

 

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