Behind the Scenes
The Story Behind Quickboards: Why We Built It
Mar
Every embedded engineer knows the pain of designing and debugging custom PCBs. The process is time-consuming, expensive, and often filled with frustrating iterations. We built Quickboards to eliminate these bottlenecks and create a faster, more efficient way to develop embedded systems.
The Problem: Reinventing the Wheel
Throughout our experience in embedded design, we found that many projects start with the same fundamental building blocks—power management, microcontroller interfaces, communication modules, and more. Yet, every time, engineers design these circuits from scratch, leading to wasted time and resources. Beyond that, sourcing reliable components has become a growing challenge, with supply chain disruptions delaying projects and forcing last-minute design changes. We needed a better solution.
The Solution: Modular Embedded Hardware
We envisioned Quickboards as a modular hardware platform that lets engineers focus on innovation instead of repetitive PCB design. By creating pre-validated circuit modules with widely available components, we aimed to reduce development time so engineers can prototype in hours instead of weeks. Eliminating unnecessary PCB spins saves both time and money, while a modular design allows easy experimentation and iteration.
Building Quickboards
Developing Quickboards wasn’t just about making small breakout boards. We focused on ensuring long-term component availability by selecting ICs with a long production history, avoiding obsolescence issues. Robust reference designs with hardware and firmware examples make integration seamless. Industry-grade reliability is a priority, with tested and verified designs that ensure performance in real-world applications.
The Future of Embedded Development
We believe Quickboards will change the way engineers approach hardware development. Whether you’re an R&D engineer, a startup innovating in embedded tech, or a company looking to streamline product development, Quickboards can help you get there faster.
I like the idea of modular hardware, are Quickboards designed to be stacked or interconnected for more complex systems? Can I modify or expand a Quickboard module if my project needs change?
Quickboards are designed to be interconnected through a breadboard, but not stacked like an Arduino shield might be.
And yes, you can use the Quickboard module’s design as a starting point and modify it to your project’s needs.