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Device for safe communication between motorcyclists on the road

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Ridemaster group communication system handlebar unit with ten icon buttons

An Inside Glimpse Into the Development of Ridemaster's Motorcycle Communication Device

Concept Sketches

Product Design Requirements

An avid motorcycle enthusiast and inventor came to Design 1st wanting to improve safety and communication during group rides. The idea was to design an interactive device where riders could communicate safely which each other while riding using a simple handlebar-mounted display.

  • Weatherproof, capable to brave the elements of long motorcycle rides including wind and rain
  • Simple to install and setup out of the box
  • Long-lasting battery powered, with ability to communicate with other devices
Ridemaster User Interface

Design and Engineering Challenges

Implementing Design 1st’s proven process, the team was able to help the inventor move from a product concept, through to a functional prototype, and on to manufacturing.

  • User testing of the interface with riders to determine right size and visual cue of lights
  • Electrical design testing of rider communication, optimizing for distance, antenna size and battery
  • Test of 2.4 GHZ radio transceivers for intervehicle communication, including navigation alerts
Product Technical Specs

Product Results

Design 1st was able to provide the Ridemaster team, who did not have the expertise in packaging, materials selection or manufacturing, with a practical solution that fit both the required look and feel and could be manufactured at high volumes to attain the desired cost per unit.

  • Passed regulatory certifications, and moved successfully to a 5000 unit volume production run
  • Achieved rapid turnaround from concept to production in under nine months.
  • Positive feedback from riders, and industry publications
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Ridemaster specifications table: 7.5 oz, 2 AA batteries, 24-hour life, IP67, 500-yard range

Design 1st took us from idea to functional prototype and volume manufacturing in nine months

“Design 1st was a great partner to work with; they approached our project with a high degree of collaboration and provided us with several options at each decision point. They took our Ridemaster concept and turned it into something real that was both practical and had a high quality feel to it.”

Dave Gilmour Founder, and CEO – Ridemaster Corp.

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