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INSIGHTS THAT DROVE MY DESIGN - Coggle Diagram
INSIGHTS THAT DROVE MY DESIGN
Survey
The price should be kept as similar to existing solutions as possible to attract amateurs solders
Users care about ventilation
Impaired vision was a common issue
The majority of users only use their soldering irons occasionaly
Market Research
People view soldering irons as useful but not essential
The target market is worth a lot and is primarily made up of the older generations
Online review
Soldering Iron
Light and cordless = Portable however needs some weight to dampen tremors
Important to display when solder is hot and to turn off if left idle too long
Gripping by palm is most comfortable for people with tremors< not with fingers like a pen
Fume extractor
People are afraid of poisonous fumes
Extractor shouldnt get in the way and hinder soldering
Should be portable, long lasting and effective
User Profile
Needs to take constant breaks to rest
Has to design larger circuit boards which are less fiddly which takes up lots of time
Even with more space the user can only touch the solder for a second before the tip begins moving
Product Teardown
Soldering Iron
Need to minimize space for electronics to allow for more creative designs
Batteries take up lots of space though could provided needed weight
Limiting fasteners and having minimal components which are injection molded allows for the easiest dissasembly
Extraction Fan
Should use pre-existing components to keep price down
Does not necessarily need a gear train
More power = better extraction however also makes the fan louder
Good positioning can substitute power
Product Opportunity
Fine control and keeping the soldering tip in one place is not possible, solder tip can help with this though these should also be easy to change
Two hands may help steady tremors
Feet do not tremor so might useful
Needs to be some manual control for user empowerment
There should be an easy way to distance from the heat of the soldering iron if something goes wrong
Competitor Landscape
Reliable and cheap soldering irons do very well among beginners
Light, portable and delicate (pen like) solderers are widely used by semi-professionals looking for comparatively cheap options to industrial solderers
Solder fed gun is easier tio grip however has not been implemented well based on existing soloutions
Heavy pens can help with tremor sufferers writing
Gyroscopic spoons work very well for tremors however are very expensive