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VlasovLab
Electronics development
Electronics engineering for real-world tasks
We design circuit boards, embedded software, measurement devices, power stages and control systems for tasks where physics, constraints and operating conditions matter. We can work remotely with companies, laboratories, small businesses, product teams and individual customers worldwide.
40+
completed projects
17 years
of engineering practice
Worldwide work
Remote electronics development for different types of customers
We can work with industrial companies, laboratories, small product teams, designers and individual customers when a task needs custom electronics, firmware, measurement or automation. The usual workflow is remote: email, technical documents, source files, design reviews and clear intermediate deliverables.
Engineering-first workflow
We start from requirements, constraints, existing files and measurable acceptance criteria rather than broad marketing briefs.
Remote deliverables
Before work starts, the deliverable package names the files and results the customer will receive: schematics, PCB files, firmware, PC utilities, server-side components, reports and documentation when they are part of the project scope.
Directions
Devices of different classes
From measurement channels and controllers to power electronics, laboratory instruments and systems for demanding operating conditions.
Measurement front ends, autonomous sensors, recorders and telemetry systems for laboratory work, tests and industrial operation.
- analog front ends and low-noise circuitry
- signal recording, calibration and data processing
- autonomous power, diagnostics and data transfer
Controllers, firmware, interfaces and service logic for devices that must work reliably inside equipment.
- actuator control and sensor polling
- industrial I/O, interfaces and communication protocols
- operator interfaces, diagnostics and service modes
Projects where electronics must work together with mechanics, power stages, vibration, temperature changes and object-specific constraints.
- control, telemetry and diagnostics
- mobile and transport applications
- power, interference, climate, installation and service constraints
Non-standard instruments where an off-the-shelf solution does not cover the experiment, bench or installation requirements.
- high-voltage and specialized units
- test modes, profiles and experiment scenarios
- PC integration, logging and control
Power stages where output power, thermal mode, control stability and load protection matter.
- converters, inverters and power modules
- control of storage elements and energy sources
- testing, debugging, protection and SiC/GaN power devices
Main projects
Projects that show the character of our work
Multi-channel E-NOSE V2 measurement system
Measurement system for a multi-channel gas-sensor array with high-impedance analog front end, heater control, STM32 firmware, USB exchange and PC GUI.
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Locomotive remote-control system
Remote-control system for a shunting locomotive: portable operator console, stationary onboard unit, radio command exchange and telemetry.
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Multiport energy hub power system
TRL 5 multiport Energy Hub prototype: grid interface, storage, solar input and EV charging ports connected by power modules and energy-flow control.
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Proportional hydraulic valve current controller
Compact industrial current controller for proportional hydraulic valves: 12...30 V DC supply, 0...3 A coil-current regulation, 0...10 V / 4...20 mA / PWM / UART setpoints, ramp modes, dither and diagnostics.
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Field infrastructure monitoring system
Distributed autonomous monitoring system for remote energy-infrastructure objects: field sensors, local radio network, gateway, battery and solar power, diagnostics and server-side data transfer.
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HVAC equipment controller
Embedded controller for HVAC equipment: measurement channels, analog outputs, relay control, local display, Modbus RTU and an Ethernet-ready hardware/software base.
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Mobile CNC wheel-lathe control system
Mobile CNC wheel-lathe complex for railway wheelsets: mechanics, control cabinet, STM32 CNC controller, Qt operator software, remote pendant and rotation power unit.
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Gen-A201 two-channel high-voltage generator
Programmable two-channel high-voltage generator up to 20 kV for R&D tests: signal profiles, local HMI, PC utility and safety logic.
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How work starts
First we clarify the task and fix the project frame
Initial review
We look at the source materials, ask clarifying questions and separate known requirements from assumptions.
Feasibility check
We check obvious technical risks: power supply, accuracy, interference, thermal mode, dimensions, component availability and operating conditions.
Preliminary proposal
If there is enough information, we define the approximate scope, stages, expected results and project start procedure.
Working format
Before the start we agree how materials are exchanged, how intermediate results are accepted and which decisions require separate approval.
What you receive
The project result is agreed before work starts
Usually this is not a single file, but a practical package of materials that can be used for prototyping, production transfer or further product development.
Device architecture
We clarify the task and fix the architecture: functional blocks, interfaces, power supply, sensors, actuators and operating limits.
Schematics and PCB
Circuit design, component selection and PCB layout with power, interference, thermal, mechanical and production constraints in mind. For projects that include PCB development, the deliverable package is listed before work starts and includes the project files needed for further engineering work: schematics, PCB project files, Gerber/production files, BOM, assembly materials and board bring-up notes.
Firmware, PC software and server side
Embedded software, communication protocols, settings storage, diagnostics, calibration and, when needed, PC utilities, APIs or server-side components.
Prototype and testing
Board bring-up, measurements, operating-mode checks, boundary conditions, bug fixing and documented verification results.
Documentation
Materials for understanding, servicing and developing the project: parameters, connection diagrams, startup procedure, settings and limitations.
Preparation for production
When the device needs to be produced further, we prepare revisions, production files, specifications and recommendations for assembly and quality control.
FAQ
Practical questions before a project starts
Short answers about project start, deliverables, confidentiality, batches and support after development.
Can work start without a finished specification?
Yes. A short description of the device, constraints, existing materials and expected result is enough for the first technical discussion.
Does the customer receive source files and rights?
Yes. Before work starts, we agree which source files, project files and results will be transferred to the customer. For electronics-development work, this includes materials needed to operate, maintain, reproduce and further develop the result: schematics, PCB project files, production files, BOM, firmware source code, software, measurement results and documentation. Rights to results created specifically for the project are transferred to the customer; the scope of rights and transfer conditions are agreed before work starts.
Can the project be under NDA?
Yes. Public case materials, photos, schematics, customer names and technical details are published only after agreement with the customer.
Can VlasovLab make a small batch?
Depending on complexity, a small prototype batch can be organized directly, through contractors or in a mixed format. Larger quantities are normally handled through specialized contractors.
Can VlasovLab work with non-engineering customers?
Yes. The customer does not have to be an electronics team; the task can start from a practical need, an existing process, a measurement problem or an unusual device idea.
Is support available after development?
Yes. After delivery, VlasovLab stays available for questions about operation, source files, production files and next steps. Clarifying questions are handled even when they were not separately listed in the original agreement; larger changes or new development are planned as separate work.
Which projects are outside the usual focus?
Medical devices, piloted aviation and RF development as a standalone specialization are not the usual focus. Such work requires separate planning with specialized certification and testing partners.
Contact
Discuss your engineering task
Contact us by email. We discuss custom electronics and automation tasks remotely with companies, labs, small businesses and individual customers worldwide.