Htronik

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director of Débrouillage Ltd.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Bionic Animal Warning and Response Electronics, bAWARE. 
We develop and market smart alarms worn by wild animals to protect them from man-made hazards such as electrocution or wind turbines. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Htronik to accomplish?

• Reverse engineer a commercial handheld electronic meter for electromagnetic fields
• Optimize design for avian use and have prototype developed and tested
• Develop electro-tactile actuator

SOLUTION

How did you find Htronik?

Fiverr

Why did you select Htronik over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Willingness to co-develop

How many teammates from Htronik were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We were looking for an electronics expert who could reverse engineer a meter for electromagnetic field measurements as a basis for a custom sensor for avian use. The available meters did not fulfill our requirements, but could be used as basis for further development. 

Also, we wanted to develop an electro-tactile actuator as an alterantive to a buzzer. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The reverse engineering was successfully done very quickly. We had tried this with a several other companies and freelancers before, but without success. They typcially tried to re-invent the wheel, and typically searched for existing digital HW components to solve the problem. In reality, our issue was one that needed analogue fundamentals at least at the decisive stage: capturing electromegnetic fields, which are analogue, is an analogue problem. HK Electrical Engineering Service was the only vendor immediately grasping this fundamental concept, and did not hesitate to learn from the analogue stage of a digital device, to derive an analogue solution for us. This was aided by strong fundamental electrical engineering capabilities. Too many others had forgotten about those basics, and were exclusively specializing in "higher level" digital applications. 

A sensor prototype was developed which replicated reliably the performance of the commercial handheld meters, and a great deal was learnt that way, which included field testing on both ends.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The vendor showed great commitment to the task. The reverse engineering was achieved very quickly. We then faced a number of unexpected field trial results which did not seem to match. That is natural and part of such a project, and it took some time and patience to work them out. The vendor was always willing to go the extra mile to iron out the issues. 

What was your primary form of communication with Htronik?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They were open to true co-development. Many other vendors would try to sell a "black box", and often could not prove that they would really understand what it takes to make it work. Htronik was very open to discussing ideas and explaining their thought process, and thus client and vendor could benefit mutually from work done on both ends. It gave me as client a much better understanding of my own product, and the the confidence to know where the product road map should lead next. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Htronik could have done differently?

For the second module, the electro-tactile actuator, we had to contact outside vendors for certain hard-to-find or custom components. It turned out to be better for us as clients to deal with suppliers e.g. from Taiwan. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the co-founder of Mobile Outfitters, a retail company that designs and sells mobile accessories with lifetime replacements. We also offer professional installation at 1,000+ locations in over 60 countries.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Htronik?

We needed help with a complex PCB design of digital and analog circuits.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Htronik provided us with PCB design, troubleshooting, testing, prototyping, and consulting services. The team was responsible for schematic design, layout, and manufacturing support.

What is the team composition?

We worked with one teammate from Htronik.

How did you come to work with Htronik?

We found Htronik through an online search. We chose them over other options because their pricing fit our budget, they had a great culture fit, and they had technical expertise.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from February 2025–February 2026.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Htronik delivered a manufacturable PCB that we use today. The PCB was put into production.

How did Htronik perform from a project management standpoint?

Htronik and Hamza (Founder) did an excellent job managing the project. They delivered on time and were extremely responsive. We communicated via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Htronik's technical skills and responsiveness were impressive.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything for Htronik to improve.