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rta5 • today at 1:10 AM • 0 replies • view on HN

The first prototype PCBs for my automotive grade, TockOS (Rust) running controller are on order. I've been working on it for a long time, and I'm curious what sort of traps I've let AI run me into. At least for the layout I had to re-do it three times and continuously push the AI to make certain considerations.

Once the design is finalized, I'm wondering what price point I'll actually be able to hit. I originally wanted to be in the $200-$300 price point to be similar to [rusEFI](https://rusefi.com) but I think it'll likely land more around $400. Note that my controller isn't for engine control, just a generic control module, but it DOES actually use AEC qualified parts.

After I'm done with this design I was wondering if I could make a RISC V off the shelf engine control unit, but I'm trying to keep my focus on the TockOS board (Chameleon) first.

Details at https://heisenboard.com