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mendip_discovery:
I would just put a website together and just put it on the internet. Be clear about what you are selling, the specs, and the lack of certification. Say it's for research and hobby use only.

But use the knowledge you do have to make the products as close to conforming as you can. If you start to sell enough of them then go down the route of getting them tested and certified.

There are a lot of rules and hoops for people to jump through to get into the market but at the same time as long as you are not selling tons of them or they are outright dangerous the regulators just don't have the time to chase you.

ebay/Amazon/Social Media are full of dodgy products and people selling stuff from home. Very few get done, and even if they do they usually only get caught due to copyright issues selling knockoffs.

ebastler:

--- Quote from: jonpaul on January 15, 2023, 10:46:22 am ---Type of device?
Power source?
Potential emissions ?
Quantity per year expected?
Country of origin?
Areas exporting to?

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I am not the OP, but in contrast to you I have read his posts:  ;)

- Current deskew device
- Powered from USB-C or external 5V.
- Emissions: not much info, expecpt that he considers them unproblematic.
- Selling specialized lab equipment on Tindie or ebay, so probably a couple dozen.
- Country of origin Belgium
- Plans to sell to Europe only (for now)

jonpaul:
Since 5 yrs have  sold a few per yr small USB/battery powered machine   from  France, never had any issues.  You dont need so many   cautions, low V low emission, no bad risks.

Sell on ebay or any person to person site/forum. For scych small Q a website is not worthwhile.


I think Best for such a specialized gadget is right here on EEV Blog!

Jon

Siwastaja:
Can confirm it's around 5kEUR or a bit more for accredited EMC.

But you don't need accredited service (unless you are doing it for medical or other special fields). That being said, you won't get any significant discount because the lab time spent is the same.

I don't think it's a big problem. Not enough monez -> sell a few hundred to suitable customers, no one cares. See how the market responds, get some money and commit to the project. Go step by step.

Your device of course needs to be designed properly not to cause problems.

ebastler:

--- Quote from: Siwastaja on January 14, 2023, 10:47:05 am ---Or just sell few dozens as "prototypes". No one cares.

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--- Quote from: Siwastaja on January 15, 2023, 03:39:37 pm ---sell a few hundred to suitable customers, no one cares.

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Now there's inflation for you. 800% within a matter of days...  8)

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