CASE STUDIES

mütesync: a physical mute button for video calls

The mütesync button is one of the many projects Kickstart Design is proud to be a part of. In addition to developing the enclosure and PCBA, we also handled prototyping, packaging design, establishment of supply chain, tooling, and assembly. It exemplifies the vast array of services we are able to provide.

Product photo of mutesync displaying blue LED lighting color, In-house Product Photography, Promotional Photography — Product photo of mutesync displaying blue LED lighting color

GIF of mutesync displaying its many color options

Product rendering of the mutesync button and its packaging

The many prototypes of the mutesync button, displayed in chronological order, Iterative product development — The many prototypes of the mutesync button, displayed in chronological order

Top view of mutesync in-process, Functional Prototyping, Rapid prototyping company, 3D printed prototype — Top view of mutesync in-process photo

In-process render of the mutesync board being developed

Exploded view rendering of the mutesync button assembly, Product Rendering, Concept Design, Industrial Design — Exploded view rendering of the mutesync button assembly

KSD mutesync in-process, Multi-material assembly, Pre-Production Prototypes, In-house Assembly

Digital rendering of complex plastic injection mold, 3D CAD, Mass Manufacturing, New Product Manufacturing

Injection mold tool Development, Design for plastic manufacturing, enclosure design, peripheral hardware development — The plastic injection molds used the make the mutesync enclosure & button

The mütesync button by mütesync LLC. is a consumer electronics product capable of controlling and displaying the mute status of third-party video chat applications. Click here for more information about the mütesync button.

Chargeboost2000: lithium-ion polymer compatible power supply

The Chargeboost2000 is a consumer electronics product conceived and developed right here at Kickstart Design LLC. Targeted towards education and hobbyist markets this device allows users to easily integrate Li-ion/poly batteries into their projects.

ChargeBOOST 2000 PCB Layout. Functional electronics prototype for the AmpRipper 3000 — ChargeBOOST 2000 bottom view

ChargeBOOST 2000 PCB prototype being tested under 3A load. — ChargeBOOST 2000 prototype connected to testing apparatus

The Chargeboost2000 features up to 2A, 5V boost output from a single cell lipo battery. Smart load sharing so you can charge & power your projects simultaneously. Integrated charge & low battery LED indicators. USB-C charging, up to 1A at 5V. Physical On/Off switch built-in. Low ESR tantalum output capacitors for increased stability at high loads. Optimized component selection & layout for increased efficiency & heat dissipation.

AIGS: Active and Integrated Golf Surface

AIGS smart angle golf-mat simulating various ball lies

Targeted towards the golf industry, AIGS simulates up to 5 degrees of lie angle. An uphill, downhill, ball above and ball below your feet can now be simulated. AIGS topography is activated using eight small pneumatic bladders built into the unit. AIGS uses a stand-alone manual interface or can be connected via Bluetooth to a launch monitor to simulate lie angle.

CV19: Covid-19 3D Printed Face Shield

Covid-19 3D printed face shield rendering, back view

Covid-19 3D printed face shield rendering, front view

Covid-19 3D printed face shield rendering, front and back views

The CV19 face shield was developed in response to COVID-19 in 2020. We created a design that was easily 3D printed and assembled, using inexpensive material. The design features snap-in arms, allowing more parts to be printed at once while retaining a flexible fit for comfort.

We fabricated & delivered 100+ units in 2020 to healthcare workers in the greater Milwaukee area. The design files are available here: CV19 face shield.

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