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When the new board does not work yet

Prototype diagnostics & board bring-up

A board will not boot, a sensor stays silent or communication is unstable? I investigate one defined fault on your prototype and document the next steps.

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Scope
One device or board revision, one fault, an agreed investigation scope
Your deliverable
Investigation record, diagnosis and actionable recommendations

Personal reply within one business day · Individual fixed-price proposal before commissioning

Package inquiries are non-binding. I first assess the subject, scope and available capacity, and may decline an inquiry or suggest a different scope. An engagement begins only when you accept my specific proposal. The agreed deliverables, boundaries and prices in that proposal apply.

Is this package right for you?

A prototype behaves differently from what you expected and your team needs help investigating. This package addresses a specific bring-up question or a reproducible hardware/firmware fault.

Before starting, we determine whether the investigation needs hardware at my bench or can use documentation and existing measurements. Shipping, required accessories and return arrangements are included in the proposal where applicable.

What you receive

  • A record of the setup examined, checks performed and observations.
  • A diagnosis with supported causes or a narrowed set of hypotheses.
  • Practical recommendations for changes and subsequent verification.
  • A findings discussion, including remaining questions.

What I need from you

Expected and actual behavior, reproduction steps, board revision and relevant schematics. For firmware issues, source code, build instructions and programming access help. We agree the required test devices and accessories before commissioning.

The agreed boundary

We investigate one fault on one device or board revision within an agreed effort allowance. Completion means a documented investigation, diagnosis and next steps. A complete fix cannot be assured for every problem within that scope.

Design changes, component replacement, firmware implementation and additional test campaigns take place within the agreed scope or under a separate engagement. You retain control over additional work and costs.

How to commission this package

Select this package and briefly describe your project. I reply personally within one business day. If the project fits my expertise, the scope and available capacity, I prepare a fixed-price proposal with defined deliverables and a schedule once the required inputs are clear. Accepting the proposal commissions the package.

The price depends on the agreed scope. The initial response does not confirm a completion date. Read more about handover, confidentiality and working together.

Working together

Working on something related?

A short description is enough. It's fine if the details, budget, or timeline are still open.

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