Occasionally software companies that Hatch makes custom Android tablets or custom Android smartphones for request access to the source code running on their device.  They feel that they understand Android well enough to work on the source code and want to get more connected to their product.  These requests are fair and honorable.  Their idea […]

Hope everyone is figuring out how to make the most of living in pandemic times.  This month’s article returns to focus on Custom Android development, in particular how it compares with developing a Custom IoT product.  This article focuses on the devices, rather than the backend systems that interact with IoT and Android devices. The […]

Coronavirus has interrupted this month’s regularly scheduled program so this blog post doesn’t deal with custom Android tablets, custom Android manufacturing, or anything custom Android hardware related.  It’s time to address the elephant in the room.  I hope you’ve been making the most of our new world order now that a microscopic virus is in […]

Designing software is usually more dynamic and subject to change than developing a custom Android tablet or custom Android phone (assuming the hardware architecture is clear). Finishing the first version of software also better defines the requirements of the hardware in case any changes or surprises come up. For these reasons having the Android app […]

Hatch receives a decent amount of inquiries for Custom Android hardware projects through our website and through email (which end up in the same inbox). The first contact a potential client sends provides a strong indication of whether the client and Hatch would be a good match for each other. An email that’s concise and […]

Manufacturing custom Android tablets and custom Android phones has turned into a passion of mine, not only because I enjoy getting the product made, but because of the interesting projects Hatch has the honor of working on. Our ability to make products is what gives Hatch the chance to play a role in advancing these […]

Forget Android for a minute and picture this: There’s a guy, his name is Froid. Froid is at the stage in life where he’s made some cash. Good for Froid! He and his wife (husband or whatever) have a pair of rugrats that are starting to look like real humans. Congrats, Froid. Froid bought his […]

Medical devices require unequivocal reliability to serve critical uses that affect people’s health or survival. Health care is an industry flush with liability risk and high costs so medical devices must perform more like a rocket ship than a toy. This means change happens slowly and deliberately. When Android first became available in consumer products, […]

Hatch designs, develops, and manufactures custom android tablets and smartphones – providing a full service focused around your ultimate goal. Companies planning to have a custom Android tablet manufactured need to firstly decide what customization to make and understand the implications of their custom requirements. When conceptualizing the first version of a custom Android tablet, […]

(Client has requested to not show any images of their device which is why generic images have been used in this blog post.) Project Scope Design electronics, firmware, and casing of a custom Android Display with integrated cameras to facilitate the unique functions of our client’s app. Hatch’s Responsibilities PCBA Design Custom Android firmware engineering […]