Predict delays and defects in your Chinese hardware orders before they happen.
Freelance hardware makers suffer delays and quality defects from unreliable Chinese suppliers during small batch production.
ProtoPulse tracks your supplier orders in real-time and uses aggregated maker data to predict delays and quality issues. Get alerts and alternative supplier suggestions to avoid pitfalls. Simple dashboard integrates with email confirmations for seamless monitoring.
Freelance hardware makers and indie prototyping entrepreneurs producing small batches (under 100 units)
AI-driven predictions from anonymized indie maker order data, exclusive to small batches.
supportive
Input order details to track status with supplier comms integration.
AI forecasts lead time overruns based on supplier history and global trends.
Push/email notifications for potential defects or delays.
Live scores on reliability from crowd data.
Recommend backups if risks detected.
Downloadable insights on past orders.
Set thresholds for notifications.
Webhook for external tools.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| subscription_tier | text | Yes |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| supplier_name | text | No |
| expected_eta | timestamp | No |
| batch_size | int | No |
| status | text | No |
| actual_delivery | timestamp | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| order_id | uuid | No |
| delay_probability | float | No |
| defect_risk | float | No |
| predicted_date | timestamp | Yes |
| computed_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| historical_delay_avg | float | Yes |
| data_updated | timestamp | No |
/api/ordersCreate new order tracking
/api/orders/:id/predictRun delay/defect prediction
/api/dashboardFetch user orders and alerts
/api/suppliers/:name/scoreGet supplier risk score
/api/alertsList active alerts
No alerts
Up to 20 predictions/month
Unlimited
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 80 | 1.5% | $48 | $576 |
| Month 6 | 600 | 4% | $960 | $11,520 |
AI predicts Chinese supplier delays and defects using real maker data.
Share prediction tool demo video on r/electronics and r/Entrepreneur with free access code. Target Twitter threads on 'China supplier horror stories' with DMs to authors. Join Discord servers like Maker Mafia for beta invites.
Logistics tracking
Not for small makers, expensive
Indie-focused AI predictions at $40/mo
PCB-specific
No predictions or general hardware
Broad hardware + predictive AI
Data moat from aggregated order outcomes improving prediction accuracy.
Increased remote prototyping + AI advancements enable accurate supply predictions amid ongoing disruptions.
Prediction model inaccuracy early on
Seed with public data, iterate on user feedback
Users don't input enough data
Auto-parse emails, incentives for logging outcomes
Success: 70% want predictions
Success: 80% accuracy on test predictions
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