endorsedOngoing

Custom Motherboard Design and Firmware for IT Provider

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Software Development

Duration

122 months

Budget

200K - 999K

Start Date

1 June 2016

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

71/100

Good

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Client

QLynx Technologies

LaFayette, United States of America

Project Summary

Droid Technologies designed a custom motherboard for an IT provider that supports 4–5 miniaturized implements and developed ongoing firmware in Python. The motherboard integrates a Doppler radar, 4G modem and LCD and uses 900 MHz radio to enable a standalone small unit, removing the need for a trailer. The engagement reduced the client’s workload and the vendor is praised for responsiveness, timely delivery, and effective remote collaboration via Slack and email.

Key Challenges

Need for custom software development
Need for custom motherboard design

Project Deliverables

Custom motherboard design
Firmware for the motherboard
Component layout recommendations
Integration enabling a standalone small unit

Project Solution

Droid Technologies collaborated with the client to design a custom motherboard that supports 4–5 miniaturized implements and integrated a Doppler radar, 4G modem, and LCD into a single small unit using 900 MHz radio technology. The vendor provided component-layout recommendations and developed the firmware in Python, installing development tools on a provided machine and networking into a local device on the US cellular network to support remote work. They continue to update and revamp the firmware on an ongoing basis and have recently added a project manager to improve coordination.

Project Outcome

Completely changed the client's workload dynamics
Achieved 100% client satisfaction and exceeded expectations
Reliable project management and rapid responsiveness, meeting deadlines

Platforms

Embedded System

Tech Stack

Python

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Droid Technologies’ work has reduced the client’s workload. The team has an innovative approach to working remotely. They communicate effectively through Slack and email, and they always deliver on time. Their responsiveness and transparency when fulfilling requests is their greatest strength.”
Anonymous
Manager
Date: 03/30/2022