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Reverse Engineering:
Have you ever wondered how something worked? or maybe what some possible interfacing options are with a given product? Not all products are created new out of thin air, some are based on the ideas of other products while others are created to interface and enhance products. Some prime examples include but are not limited to the automotive aftermarket parts, game controllers and phone or tablet cases. In the majority of these cases the original manufacturer will refuse to release complete specifications that would be necessary to create such products and thus reverse engineering becomes an incredibly useful tool. At DTR we can study any product and create a report based on its functionality and specifications to help you cut down on your R&D time and help you bring your product to market in a shortened time frame. Typically we like to focus our reports to focus on one of three areas; functionality, dimensional and electrical specifications but we can address all three areas in the same report depending on the project requirements.
Functionality:
When reporting on a product and how it functions, we like to start with a simple flow chart that describes the basic states that a product can be in. From here we are able to focus on an area and dive further into the detail. For some projects this can be incredibly simple while for others it can be extremely complex (think tamagotchi vs PLC controller). This is also the area of focus where we would take the time to describe any API's or physical interfaces that the product has available.
CAD Models/Drawings:
Dimensional drawings and 3D models can sometimes be the most important element needed in a reverse engineering study but special care must be observed in prioritizing the important information so that the most pertinent information is considered in the future design. For example it is more important to get the bolt pattern on a steering wheel for a column adapter than the Exact OD that the column should be. Given the complexity of some projects, creating drawings and 3d Models can vary from simple and quick to complex and convoluted. There are many tools that can be used to create the files and quotations will reflect not only the tools used but the estimated time required for post processing as well. At DTR we do have access to a 3d scanner as well as other high accuracy tools that may produce a more accurate result in a much quicker time.
Electronics:
Some products are composed of discreet electronics while others are made to include IC's while even others have SOC's. At DTR we are able to analyze all three types of electronics and provide an accurate report on what exactly the electronics are doing, sometimes including undocumented features. Through using logic analyzers, white sheets and other available resources we are able to provide a complete investigation into the electronics that drive the products we use every day. This analysis can be important to people who are looking to access, control or build upon existing IOT devices, for example using an arduino to control colour changing LED light bulbs.
Disclaimer:
If you are interested in contracting DTR to do some reverse engineering for you, please note that we do not condone using reverse engineering in order to copy a product. As such, we will be doing our due diligence into anyone that contacts us for these services. We reserve the right to deny service to anyone that we expect that will be using this information for the purposes of cloning someone's hard work. We gladly offer these services to anyone wishing to add to an existing product or modify the functionality in a new and interesting way.