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A project log for RX-Modulus (Completely Modular Mouse)

Finally a mouse that can be freely changed, fixed and upgraded suit the user.

benwbenw 10/05/2020 at 11:090 Comments

Its time to talk about cost.

Throughout development of this project, my objective has been to create something innovative that will improve the quality of life for everyone in order to realistically make my project available to any who will benefit, With that said I prioritized affordability and functionality. 

To get an idea of many many parts makeup the RX-Modulus system I would like have a look at the detailed Components List with Exploded Assemblies

Initial estimates for pricing at different quantities. These prices will hopefully reduce when optimizing/redesigning the current design for production.

Basic-Click Module:

~ 100 units~ 500 units~ 1000 units
£40-50£30-40<£25

Touch-D Module:

~ 100 units~ 500 units~ 1000 units
£70-80£55-80<£40

SMART Scroll Module:

~ 100 units~ 500 units~ 1000 units
£70-80£55-80<£40

Wired Adaptive Interface Module:

~ 100 units~ 500 units~ 1000 units
£40-50£30-40<£20

Side Button Module: (With Side Base Connector)

~ 100 units~ 500 units~ 1000 units
£40-50£30-40<£20

Sensor Module:

~ 100 units~ 500 units~ 1000 units
£40-50£30-40<£20

Core Unit: (With production Core Interface PWA)

~ 100 units~ 500 units~ 1000 units
£120-140£80-120<£60

Panel Set (Method of manufacture to be chosen)

~ 100 units~ 500 units~ 1000 units
£40-50£15-20<£10

Pricing up example:

3x Basic-Click, 1x SMART Scroll, 1x Sensor Module and 1x Core unit could cost: (The shells are 3D printed by the user in this example)

~ 100 units~ 500 units~ 1000 units
£350-420£255-400<£195

The RX-modulus can be configurated and updated the suit the users budget and requirements. The price may seem on the high side but to introduce a quality product to the market with a high level of  responsive support. The sale price must be at least somewhat higher than the raw manufacturing cost. This cost will also cover ongoing development/improvements to both hardware and software, which enriches the RX-Modulus ecosystem.

Of course there is another method we could use to make each element of the project cheaper and that is to offer the users chosen configuration as a kit which they can fully assemble. Just like some of the 3D printers on the market. Just like hardware on the market today products must be made in the thousands to achieve a respectable price.

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