01 // HARDWARE DECRYPTION
We perform non-destructive and destructive teardowns at the component level to analyze integrated circuits like the HC2022A and high-current 3.4A charging modules. This involves tracing PCB layouts, measuring gate-drive signals with oscilloscopes, and determining the exact logic used in protection and regulation stages to establish a baseline for our "Made in India" redesigns.
02 // INDIGENOUS REDESIGN
Once a circuit is decrypted, we re-architect the PCB using KiCAD or similar industry-standard EDA tools. Our primary focus is selecting components that are readily available within the Indian electronics supply chain. This strategy drastically reduces shipping lead times, lowers logistical overhead, and removes the critical dependency on foreign vendors for core hardware components.
03 // ECONOMIC ENGINEERING
We utilize "Target Costing" to ensure mass-market viability. For instance, our active high-speed 37W dual-port car charger project is designed around a target Bill of Materials (BOM). We aim for a target PCB cost of ₹200 and a high-quality moulding cost of ₹100, ensuring the final product reaches Indian consumers at a disruptive price point that challenges imported competition.
04 // COMMUNITY R&D
The LocalForge Discord server acts as our decentralized research and development hub. Here, hundreds of engineers and makers collaborate across borders on hardware validation, firmware optimization, and identifying reliable local vendors. This crowdsourced engineering model ensures our "Made in India" alternatives meet or exceed the reliability of original products.