Customised hardware & software development

S4i Development

Customised hardware, firmware and software for connected lighting, control and IoT applications. S4i brings electronics and software engineering together to turn your requirements into a working solution.

S4i Nano IB hardware

Hardware. Firmware. Software.

Developed for your application

Bring S4i in when your project needs something beyond an off-the-shelf product. We help define the requirements and develop the hardware, software and interfaces needed to connect it all.

Printed circuit board and circuit layout illustrating PCB design

Electronics designed around your application.

PCB design

S4i develops electronic circuits and printed circuit boards for connected lighting, control and IoT applications. Interfaces, connectivity and operating requirements guide the design from the outset.

  • Circuit design and component selection

  • PCB layout and interface design

  • Prototyping, testing and refinement

Microcontroller connected to a laptop and logic analyser illustrating firmware development

Embedded software that brings hardware to life.

Firmware development

S4i develops embedded software that connects your electronics to the systems around them. Device logic, communications and integration requirements are developed and tested together.

  • Microcontroller firmware and device drivers

  • Communications protocols and control logic

  • Debugging, integration and practical testing

Two mobile devices displaying conceptual lighting control app interfaces

Control and information, close at hand.

Mobile app development

S4i develops mobile applications around the way your users work. Clear interfaces bring device control, status information and workflows together for connected systems.

  • Custom mobile interfaces and workflows

  • Device and platform connectivity

  • Commissioning, monitoring and control

Laptop and tablet with conceptual web dashboards alongside cloud infrastructure

Connected applications with a wider view.

Cloud & web applications

S4i develops web applications and cloud integrations that connect devices, platforms and users. Custom dashboards and APIs turn system data into useful information and practical control.

  • Web dashboards and application interfaces

  • APIs and third-party platform integration

  • Data exchange, monitoring and system control

System design and development planning

A practical development process.

From requirements to delivery

Start with the problem you need to solve. We work with your team to define the scope, develop the solution and verify it against the agreed requirements. Development, integration and support needs are considered together.

  • Agree the application, scope, interfaces and acceptance criteria

  • Develop and review prototypes through practical testing

  • Plan documentation, handover and ongoing support