Custom electronics for prototypes
Circuits and boards for product ideas, prototypes, repairs, sensors, audio, displays, buttons, lighting, motors, wiring, and custom hardware.
Electronics design, prototyping, CAD & 3D printing
Electronics design, PCB, CAD, and prototype support.
MB Designs Work helps inventors, builders, and small businesses move from rough ideas, broken prototypes, sketches, and unfinished boards to practical electronics, PCB layouts, CAD parts, firmware bring-up, fixtures, enclosures, and 3D printed support parts.
Not ready for a quote? Request a free 20-minute intro call to briefly discuss your project and see whether MB Designs Work is a good fit.
Consumer electronics
PCB design
Firmware bring-up
Bluetooth / IoT
Reverse engineering
3D printing
Built for practical prototypes
Practical engineering support for electronics, prototypes, and product ideas.
The work is practical and hands-on: circuits, boards, wiring, firmware bring-up, CAD fixtures, enclosures, 3D printed parts, repair support, and next-revision planning.
Bring the idea, sketch, broken prototype, unfinished PCB, old board, rough breadboard, or product concept. The goal is to carve out the right technical path, reduce guessing, and help you move toward a working prototype without big-firm overhead.
Prepaid project credits
Clear project categories
Prototype-first workflow
Materials quoted separately
Project catalog
Electronics, PCB, CAD, firmware, and prototype services.
Start with a consultation, hourly support, or a quoted prototype phase. Send the idea, files, photos, board, sketch, or issue and the next step can be mapped out clearly.
Schematic and PCB design
Altium schematic capture, PCB layout, component selection, connector planning, board review, and manufacturer-ready files.
Breadboarding and bench debug
Bring-up checks, power sanity testing, signal tracing, noise troubleshooting, continuity checks, and practical debug plans.
Firmware and Bluetooth bring-up
Microcontroller support, simple firmware logic, sensor integration, BLE/Bluetooth modules, serial interfaces, and hardware-firmware testing.
Enclosures, fixtures, and small parts
Autodesk CAD, 3D-printable enclosures, brackets, clips, PCB holders, programming fixtures, test jigs, STL/STEP files, and small printed parts.
Reverse engineering and board recreation
Legacy PCB recreation, board tracing, connector/wire documentation, redesign support, and practical replacement-board planning.
Industrial electronics support
Control hardware, fixtures, wiring aids, test adapters, sensor interfaces, prototype boards, and practical support for industrial devices and tools.
Manufacturing and design files
Gerbers, BOM support, simple assembly notes, CAD files, STEP/STL exports, 3D model cleanup, and practical documentation for the next build.
Interactive 3D models
Inspect prototype work like a CAD viewer.
Rotate, pan, and zoom each model directly in the browser. Use the view buttons for ISO, top, bottom, front, back, left, and right views, or open the larger preview.
PCB model
Bluetooth preamp / PCB development
Example board model for showing practical PCB layout, component placement, power/audio work, component placement, and prototype design direction.
Left-drag to rotate. Scroll to zoom. Right-click drag, Shift-drag, or two-finger drag to pan. Use the view buttons for quick CAD-style angles.
CAD fixture
Autodesk CAD fixture / jig example
Example CAD work for PCB holders, test fixtures, brackets, assembly aids, and 3D-printable support parts.
Use the view buttons to inspect the model from standard CAD-style angles.
CAD concept
Enclosure / bracket concept
Example mechanical support work for electronic prototypes, enclosures, mounting parts, brackets, and small hardware pieces.
Same CAD-style controls. Use ISO for the home view, or jump to top, bottom, front, back, left, and right.
Selected project work
Ongoing and past project examples.
A short look at the type of electronics, PCB, CAD, firmware, and prototype work MB Designs Work supports. More client work can be added here as projects are completed and approved to share.
Ongoing client project
Schematic + PCB
Klassy Pet Corporation
Schematic and PCB development for an AI litter-cleaning robot.
Board-level electronics support for a smart pet product concept, including schematic planning, PCB design direction, electronics architecture, and prototype-focused hardware decisions.
Electronics prototype
PCB design support
Robot prototype hardware
Services & payments
Clear starting points for electronics and prototype work.
Pick the closest starting point below. You can also send photos, sketches, board files, CAD files, symptoms, or measurements first and get the project reviewed before choosing a service.
Hourly services begin with a 2-hour prepaid project credit. See Rates & billing for top-up, work-pause, credit, refund, materials, manufacturing, and shipping terms.
Electronics & Prototype Consultation
Fixed technical consultation before design or build work. Use this to review the idea, circuit, board, firmware issue, CAD part, or prototype and choose the next step.
Includes
- Up to 60-minute Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or Google Meet call
- Review of your idea, photos, sketches, files, symptoms, or board notes
- Written next-step summary covering requirements, parts, PCB, CAD, firmware, and next steps
Electronics Prototype Support
Two-hour starter for electronics prototype support, breadboards, circuit changes, wiring, parts, custom product electronics, and practical build direction.
Good for
- Consumer product circuits, lighting, audio, sensors, toys, and motor-control prototypes
- Breadboard-to-prototype support, practical circuit planning, and part selection
- Bench measurements, wiring checks, revision planning, and prototype improvements
Schematic Design
Two-hour starter for schematic design, circuit planning, component choices, connector planning, and clean design direction.
Can include
- Altium schematic capture, circuit block planning, and component selection
- Power, signal, connector, sensor, audio, and control-circuit planning
- Design notes for moving from rough idea or breadboard into a proper schematic
PCB Layout / Design
Two-hour starter for PCB layout and board design, including footprints, routing, connector placement, and Gerber planning.
Can include
- PCB layout support, routing direction, footprint checks, and board organization
- Connector placement, mounting holes, board shape, DRC cleanup, and Gerber planning
- Manufacturer-ready file planning for prototype boards
Schematic / PCB Review
Fixed starting review for an existing schematic, PCB layout, BOM, photos, Gerbers, or prototype board before the next revision.
Can include
- Power rails, grounding, routing, footprints, connectors, and component choices
- Manufacturing-file review, layout notes, and practical board feedback
- Written issue list with recommended fixes and next-revision priorities
Prototype Debug / Bring-Up
Two-hour starter for bench debug, circuit bring-up, power problems, noise issues, wiring checks, and practical fault isolation.
Can include
- Power checks, signal tracing, continuity checks, noise checks, and measurement notes
- Board bring-up direction for half-working circuits, breadboards, and prototypes
- Debug plan with likely causes, next tests, and revision recommendations
CAD, Fixtures & 3D Prints
Two-hour starter for CAD support, enclosures, brackets, clips, PCB holders, test fixtures, STEP/STL files, and small printed parts.
Can include
- Simple enclosure, bracket, fixture, PCB holder, clip, and support-part design
- STEP/STL export for 3D printing, outside fabrication, or prototype fitting
- 3D print support, small part planning, and material/print-time estimates
Firmware / Bluetooth Bring-Up
Two-hour starter for microcontroller bring-up, simple firmware logic, sensor interfaces, serial communication, BLE/Bluetooth modules, and hardware testing.
Can include
- Module bring-up, basic configuration, wiring checks, and bench verification
- BLE/Bluetooth checks, serial communication, sensor testing, and hardware-firmware troubleshooting
- Simple firmware logic support and integration notes for prototype systems
Legacy Board / Circuit Recreation
Two-hour starter for tracing older boards, documenting wiring, recreating simple PCB designs, and planning practical replacement-board direction.
Can include
- Tracing simple boards, connectors, wiring, and functional circuit blocks
- Recreating practical schematic/PCB files from older boards or assemblies
- Replacement-board planning, BOM checks, documentation, and rebuild direction
How it works
A simple path from idea to working prototype.
You can start with a rough idea, an old board, a breadboard circuit, or a half-working prototype. The first goal is to understand the problem, pick the right technical path, and avoid wasted build time.
01
Send the details
Share the goal, photos, sketches, schematic/PCB files, symptoms, measurements, budget range, timeline, and any parts or boards you already have.
02
Pick the starting point
The project is sorted into consultation, schematic design, PCB layout, PCB review, prototype debug, CAD/3D printing, firmware bring-up, or reverse engineering.
03
Work hourly or by phase
The work can continue hourly, or the next prototype phase can be quoted after the direction, requirements, parts, and deliverables are clear.
04
Get usable outputs
Outputs can include schematics, PCB files, Gerbers, BOM notes, CAD files, STEP/STL exports, debug notes, wiring notes, firmware notes, or a tested prototype direction.
Capabilities
Send the project. Get a practical technical path.
MB Designs Work supports electronics and prototype projects across the build path: product circuits, PCB prototypes, sensor boards, motor/control hardware, Bluetooth/IoT modules, firmware bring-up, test fixtures, enclosures, CAD parts, 3D printed parts, repairs, and board recreation.
Project examples
- Consumer and product electronics
- Custom circuit and PCB projects
- Sensor, audio, lighting, display, and motor hardware
- Bluetooth, IoT, and embedded prototype hardware
- PCB review, debug, and firmware bring-up
- CAD, enclosures, fixtures, and 3D printed parts
Send the photos, files, board details, symptoms, sketch, or idea. The project can start with review, planning, design, debug, CAD, or a quoted build phase.
Rates & billing
Starting at CA$65/hr with prepaid project credits.
Project support starts at CA$65/hr using prepaid project credits. Hourly work begins with a 2-hour prepaid minimum, and time is deducted from the available credit as work is completed.
When the paid credit reaches 0, work stops. To resume, the customer must approve and prepay a minimum 2-hour top-up. Top-ups are added in 2-hour increments, so no additional work begins without at least 2 newly approved hours available.
When a project is finished, remaining credit of 2 hours or less stays on file as future project credit and is not refunded. More than 2 unused hours can be refunded on request or kept as future project credit. For example, if 5 hours are prepaid and 3.5 hours are used, the remaining 1.5 hours stays as credit. If 5 hours are prepaid and 2.5 hours are used, the remaining 2.5 hours can be refunded on request or kept as credit.
Pricing covers design and support labor only. Components, PCB manufacturing, 3D print material, print time, outside fabrication, shipping, specialty modules, and replacement parts are separate unless clearly included in a written quote.
About the builder
Hands-on electronics support from someone who actually builds, tests, and fixes hardware.
MB Designs Work is run by Michael Bradshaw, a hardware builder with an Electrical Engineering & Management background from McMaster University and hands-on experience in electronics manufacturing, PCB design, prototype development, testing, debugging, CAD fixtures, 3D printing, and practical hardware support.
The work focuses on practical electronics and product development support: prototype boards, custom product electronics, breadboards, power and signal circuits, firmware bring-up, Bluetooth/IoT modules, reverse engineering, CAD fixtures, enclosures, brackets, and small 3D printed support parts.
The goal is simple: help inventors, students, makers, small businesses, and early-stage builders move from messy idea, rough board, or broken prototype toward a practical next revision.
01
PCB and schematic work
Altium schematic capture, PCB layout, board review, component selection, and practical board bring-up support.
02
Hands-on debugging
Power checks, signal tracing, soldering, rework, measurements, noise reduction, and prototype troubleshooting.
03
CAD and 3D printing
Autodesk CAD, 3D printed jigs, enclosures, brackets, PCB holders, test fixtures, and small support parts.
04
Reverse engineering support
Legacy board recreation, wiring documentation, board tracing, redesign planning, and practical replacement-board direction.
05
Firmware bring-up support
Microcontroller support, sensor interfaces, simple firmware logic, BLE/Bluetooth module bring-up, and hardware-firmware testing.
06
Clear deliverables
Project work is broken into practical outputs: reviewed files, CAD models, debug notes, PCB direction, firmware bring-up notes, or a next-revision plan.
FAQ
Common questions before starting.
Straight answers about projects, hourly work, consultation, parts, CAD, 3D printing, firmware, and deliverables.
Who is behind MB Designs Work?
MB Designs Work is run by Michael Bradshaw, a hands-on hardware builder with a McMaster Electrical Engineering & Management background, electronics manufacturing support experience, and practical experience in PCB work, testing, debugging, CAD fixtures, 3D printing, and prototype support.
What kinds of projects do you take on?
Projects include consumer electronics, product prototypes, toy circuits, custom boards, sensor circuits, audio circuits, Bluetooth/IoT prototypes, motor-control hardware, breadboard-to-PCB work, PCB reviews, firmware bring-up, reverse engineering, test fixtures, enclosures, brackets, and 3D printed support parts.
How do prepaid credits and top-ups work?
Hourly work starts with a 2-hour prepaid project credit. Time is deducted from that credit as work is completed. When the paid credit reaches 0, work stops until the customer approves and prepays a minimum 2-hour top-up. Remaining credit of 2 hours or less stays on file as future project credit and is not refunded. More than 2 unused hours can be refunded on request or kept as future project credit.
Can you design the full PCB for me?
Yes. PCB design can be handled hourly or quoted by phase after the schematic, requirements, parts, size, connectors, and complexity are clear. Dense boards, RF, high-speed, high-current, or multi-board projects are reviewed first and quoted based on the actual work.
Do you do firmware and Bluetooth?
Yes, for bring-up and practical prototype support: simple microcontroller logic, sensor interfaces, BLE/Bluetooth modules, serial communication, motor-control logic, and hardware-firmware integration. Larger production firmware systems are reviewed first and quoted based on the actual work.
Do you offer 3D printing?
Yes. CAD and 3D printing support can include enclosures, brackets, clips, PCB holders, test fixtures, programming fixtures, small printed parts, and STEP/STL files. Design labor is hourly, while print material, print time, and outside fabrication are quoted separately.
Can you reverse engineer an old board or circuit?
Yes. Work can include tracing connections, documenting wiring, identifying parts where possible, recreating schematics/PCBs, and planning a replacement or updated revision.
Do you work on existing products or appliances?
Yes. Send photos and a short description of the product, board, wiring, CAD part, enclosure, fixture, prototype, or replacement-board goal. MB Designs Work will review it and recommend the best starting point.
What should I send for a project request?
Send a short project description, your goal, photos, sketches, schematic/PCB files if available, symptoms, measurements, part links, budget range, timeline, and what output you want: advice, files, CAD, prototype debug, firmware bring-up, 3D print support, or a quote.
Contact
Get started today.
Send a short message with the project goal, what you already have, and what you need help with. You can attach photos, files, sketches, measurements, links, or anything else related to the project.
You can also request a free 20-minute intro call for a brief project introduction and fit check.
Detailed technical review, troubleshooting, and design advice are handled through the paid consultation or project support services.
Get started today
Project support starts at CA$65/hr with a 2-hour prepaid minimum. Work stops when the balance reaches 0 and resumes after an approved 2-hour minimum top-up. Remaining credit of 2 hours or less stays as project credit; more than 2 unused hours can be refunded on request or kept as credit. Electronics & Prototype Consultation is CA$150. Materials and manufacturing are quoted separately.