Electronics design for every business, based in Cheshire.

By quoting in hourly increments, we can be cost effective no matter the size of the job. Whether it’s a small change to an existing product, a design review, or maybe you just need some technical advice, get in touch today for your personalised quote.

It’s true that Soothsayer is a small business, but we don’t let that stop us. We have contacts throughout the electronics, software, mechanical and optics fields, who we can work with on larger projects. And don’t think that will make life more difficult for you. We take care of all the details so you can focus on what you do best.

It’s well known that engineering teams have been getting smaller for many years. No one wants a massive team sitting on their hands for 90% of the year, but how can you avoid getting overwhelmed in the remaining 10%?

Maybe you have a small electronics team that needs help during a busy period. Or maybe you specialise in a field like software engineering or industrial design, and only need the occasional piece of custom electronics. If this sounds like you, get in touch today to learn how we can get you through the rush without the continuing overhead.

Even the most experienced engineers make mistakes, which is why a thorough design review process is crucial to your success. But how can you complete an independent review when you are a small or one-person team? Whether you need your own work reviewing or somebody else’s, get in touch today to learn how cost effective our review service can be.

Many firms have products that have been on the market for years. Maybe the time has come for an upgrade, but no one is left who was involved in the original project. Perhaps your business has shifted, and electronics design is no longer one of your competencies. At Soothsayer, we’re happy to help improve your existing products, whether that’s a minor tweak or a complete redesign.

Take a look inside any plant and you will almost certainly find custom one-off/low volume equipment, from production machinery to test jigs. This may have served reliably for many years, slowly becoming indispensable to the business. Such equipment is the underappeciated lifeblood of the manufacturing industry.

Yet it can also be a liability. Often it was designed by an employee who has long since left the business, or purchased from an outside supplier which is long gone. Documentation is usually sorely lacking. What do you do when it finally breaks down, or if it needs modernising? Having built many test jigs of our own, Soothsayer can help with this. Whether you’re looking for repair, a minor upgrade, or a complete replacement, get in touch today to learn what we can do for you.

We have past experience with:

• Analog and mixed signal systems, including Gigasample data acquisition and Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS).

• Optoelectronics, including photodiode front-ends, solid-state lasers and acousto-optic modulators (AOMs).

• High-speed digital interfaces including USB3, 100Gigabit Ethernet and JESD204B.

• Power electronics including DC/DC converters and stepper motor drivers.

• Embedded systems and microcontrollers from 8-bit to 32-bit, including ARM, AVR and PIC.

• Firmware development in bare metal and with FreeRTOS.

• Addressable LED arrays for 3D scanning and multispectral imaging.

• High performance audio equipment.

We have worked with specialists in fields such as software, optics, mechanical engineering and industrial design. If your project needs more than just electronics design or embedded systems, we have contacts who can help.