Hortus

Project Overview

The project involves creating and selling LED pin badges through the author’s website, hortus.dev. After an initial Hacker News discussion in 2023, the project has gained traction, generating enough revenue to sustain itself and potentially fund future projects.

Product Safety Considerations

A key discussion point emerged around coin cell battery safety regulations. The commenter schappim highlighted recent product safety regulations in Australia, the US, and Europe introduced in 2023, specifically concerning electronic devices with coin cell batteries, particularly in STEM/educational electronics.

Business Insights

The author views this project as a learning opportunity for small business management, expressing enthusiasm about potentially growing the venture in 2025. The project appears to have transitioned from a novelty side project to a more serious entrepreneurial endeavor.

Key Observations

• Current Stage: Self-sustaining small business
• Future Goal: Expand and grow the project
• Challenges: Navigating product safety regulations
• Learning Focus: Small business development and electronics manufacturing