The Total Inventors Manual (Popular Science): Transform Your Idea into a Top-Selling Product

ISBN: 1681881586

Author: Ragan, Sean Michael

Condition: New

Contrary to popular wisdom, you dont have to be an ace electrician, a coding prodigy, or a mechanical master to come up with a game-changing invention! You just need curiosity, a strong desire to fix a problem that you see in the world, and the determination to see your ideas become reality-and this book, which will teach you everything you need to go from zero to inventor.Everyone wants to be the next Bill Gates or Steve Jobs, but theres never been a clear road map to becoming a wildly successful innovator-until now. In The Total Inventors Manual, youll learn to . . .MAKE ONE Get that great idea out of your brain and into the real world with a crash course in ideation, prototyping, and testing. Includes clever, can-do lessons in CAD, 3D-printing, laser-cutting, electronics, robotics, coding, and more.SELL ONE Whether youre riding the Kickstarter wave or hitting the venture capital beat, get your idea funded-and protect it with a proper patent. Then learn to refine your prototypes look and feel to give it a boost in the market.MAKE MANY Bring your invention to the masses with tips on manufacturing processes and best practices, plus solid advice for beginners on running a supply chain.SELL MANY Youve built it-time to make them come. Discover how to effectively position your product in the marketplace, deal with consumer feedback, and run-or sell-your newly successful company.With profiles by Rachel Nuwer on the winning inventors who brought you the . . .SPACE SUIT GLOVE HEART STENT SUPER SOAKER ROOMBA DIGITAL CAMERA MAKERBOT 3D PRINTER UV WATER PURIFICATION HOME PREGNANCY TEST AND MORE