Proof of Usefulness Report

Making Devices

Analysis completed on 2/28/2026

+44
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'Making Devices' appears to be a legitimate electronics hobbyist and open-source hardware brand (verified on Instructables, GitHub, and Elecrow). However, the submission is heavily penalized for hyperbolic and demonstrably false claims, such as stating the audience is 'everyone' and that 'most people have used my product.' The claimed 'marketcap: 500000' is ambiguous and likely refers to social media reach or a non-standard metric rather than verified revenue, as the products are niche DIY kits (e.g., Bitcoin miners, byte counters). While the technical utility for the maker community is real, the lack of serious business traction evidence and the poor quality of the response result in a low overall score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+17.5
Audience Reach Impact+4.0
Technical Innovation+8.25
Evidence Of Traction+3.75
Market Timing Relevance+6.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+39.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.10
Final Score+44

Project Details

Description
šŸ”“ Open Source Hardware and Software āš™ļø PCB Design | Electronics šŸ›°ļø Embedded Systems šŸ‘‡ Links & media makingdevices.com/links

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline