# How Long Does It Take to Develop a New Electronic Product?

- Show: [Predictable Designs Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/predictable-designs-podcast)
- Published: 2022-12-28
- Length: 8m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/predictable-designs-podcast/2022-12-28-how-long-does-it-take-to-develop-a-new-electronic-product

## Summary

John Teel, host of the Predictable Designs podcast, explains that the time to develop an electronic product depends on three critical variables: product complexity, the founder's involvement, and budget. He illustrates how unnecessary features like wireless charging can triple development time and cost, advising entrepreneurs to simplify designs. Teel shares his personal experience of learning 3D modeling to avoid delays caused by external engineers, emphasizing that no one works harder than a focused founder. He concludes with concrete estimates, suggesting 3-6 months for a first prototype and 9-12 months for a final version if expertise exists, plus additional time for certification.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/predictable-designs-podcast/2022-12-28-how-long-does-it-take-to-develop-a-new-electronic-product#t=0) Introduction: The 3 Variables of Development Time

## Topics

- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Starting a product company](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/starting-a-company)
- [Pricing, margins & unit economics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pricing-and-unit-economics)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Predictable Designs (other)
- John Teel (other)
- hardwareacademy.com (other)

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- [S2E51 The Hardware Academy | John Teel](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2021-12-03-s2e51-the-hardware-academy-john-teel) (Being an Engineer)
- [IDology #6 - Product development costs analysis](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/idology/2023-01-18-idology-6-product-development-costs-analysis) (IDology)
- [IDology #11 - Most common mistakes in product development](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/idology/2023-03-28-idology-11-most-common-mistakes-in-product-development) (IDology)
- [216: 5 Key Tips For Starting Your Product Development Journey](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/product-startup/2024-03-11-216-5-key-tips-for-starting-your-product-development-journey) (Product Startup)
- [113: How Founders Develop Complex Hardware Products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/product-startup/2022-02-09-113-how-founders-develop-complex-hardware-products) (Product Startup)

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