Hack on Hardware

Summary

The "Build your own hardware device in 4 hours (AI wearable)" workshop, hosted by GrowthX in Bengaluru, brings together founders, software engineers, and curious builders for an intensive, hands-on experience in physical AI and hardware product development.

Over a single afternoon, 15 participants deconstruct the end-to-end journey of turning an idea into a retail-ready hardware device. The workshop covers product development roadmaps, hands-on walkthroughs of production schematics, PCB layouts, and Gerber files, and practical soldering where everyone builds and tests their own functional AI wearable to take home.

Led by Ayussh Khurana (GTM & Community, GrowthX) and Udayan Walvekar (Co-founder & CEO, GrowthX), with experienced floor mentors guiding every step, the workshop is designed for complete beginners and seasoned developers alike—no prior hardware or soldering experience required.

Highlights

• Hands-On Soldering & Assembly: Build, solder, and test your own functional AI wearable device from scratch.
• Idea-to-Shelf Playbook: Understand how consumer electronics transition from napkin sketches to factory manufacturing and retail distribution.
• 1-on-1 Mentor Guidance: Dedicated floor mentors supporting participants at every step of the assembly process.
• Take-Home Device: Walk away with a soldered, fully operational hardware device and the confidence to design your next board.

Key Details

• Date & Time: Saturday, October 3, 2026
• Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
• Format: In-Person Workshop • Hands-on Soldering & Board Assembly
• Capacity: Strictly limited to 15 participants
• Hosts: Ayussh Khurana (GTM & Community, GrowthX) and Udayan Walvekar (Co-founder & CEO, GrowthX)
• Prerequisites: Bring a laptop; wear closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid loose sleeves. No soldering experience needed.

Key Insights

• Hardware Demystified for Software Builders:
  Peeling back the layers of everyday electronics proves that hardware isn't magic—it's accessible, modular, and learnable.

• Iterate Fast with Hands-On Mentorship:
  Soldering for the first time is significantly easier when guided step-by-step with real-time feedback on component orientation and joint quality.

• Realistic BOM & Sourcing Knowledge:
  Understanding component lead times, supplier ecosystems in India, and production economics prevents costly redesigns down the line.

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