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  • Building the LightMessenger : Manufacturing, Part 2
    March 23, 2025

    Building the LightMessenger : Manufacturing, Part 2

    Check out the complete behind-the-scenes journey of Lab401's LightMessenger  for Flipper Zero - from initial brainstorming to mass production — including prototype failures, code challenges, and manufacturing lessons learned.

    The LightMessenger creates stunning persistence of vision effects with 16 RGB LEDs and an accelerometer, painting text and images through air when swiped - fully open source and open hardware.

    ✅ Sketches, blueprints and initial planning material
    ✅ Smart component selection in 2025
    ✅ Designing testing jigs for rapid production testing
    ✅ Behind-the-scenes videos, fumbles and fixes.

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  • Product Manufacturing with Lab401
    February 12, 2025

    Product Manufacturing with Lab401

    Want to see behind the scenes of making an accessory for the Flipper Zero? Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look Lab401's development framework for transforming ideas into market-ready devices.

    Learn about our accessory "Product Metric"'s four core requirements: crystal-clear use cases, plug-and-play functionality, open-source expandability, and built-in educational value. The development process spans five critical phases from conceptualization through mass production.

    ✅ Pre-production planning prevents costly manufacturing mistakes
    ✅ Smart component selection avoids export bans and EOL issues
    ✅ Minimized packaging reduces shipping costs and environmental impact
    ✅ Exhaustive QC procedures ensure customer satisfaction

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  • New Local Payment Methods
    August 30, 2024

    New Local Payment Methods

    Lab401 is proud to announce new local payment methods for our international customers. Pay in your local currencies, with local payment methods.
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  • Lab401 / 1000EU Hamster Hunt !
    July 30, 2024

    Lab401 / 1000EU Hamster Hunt !

    All 20 prizes have been claimed: congratulations to those who played.The hamster hunt will be back over summer - if you see the hamster in the site header, the hunt is open! Who needs summer holidays when you've got the...

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