how to start a hardware company in 8 steps ($250 for your prototype) 1. describe the object to chatgpt astra or claude fable. astra opens blender or freecad, both free 3D design apps, and builds it in there like a cracked person would. $20 sub is enough 2. print it. upload the file to JLC3DP, a chinese factory site that prints it and mails you the part for $20. or buy a bambu a1 mini, a desktop 3D printer, for $299 if you'll print a lot (I'm getting one FOR SURE) 3. if it needs wifi or a…