Development of Bus Fare Collection Machine Hardware and SDK

Time Estimation

The development process typically takes between 6 months to 1 year, depending on the project's complexity.

Hardware Development Timeline

• ‌Requirements Analysis & Design‌: 1-2 months
• ‌PCB Design & Prototyping‌: 2-3 months
• ‌Hardware Testing & Optimization‌: 1-2 months

SDK Development Timeline

• ‌Architecture Design & Interface Development‌: 1-2 months
• ‌Function Implementation & Testing‌: 2-3 months
• ‌Integration Testing & Optimization‌: 1-2 months
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Cost Estimation

Total costs may range between 500,000 to 2,000,000 RMB, depending on the project scale.

Hardware Development Costs

• ‌R&D Costs‌: 200,000-800,000 RMB
• ‌Prototyping & Testing‌: 100,000-300,000 RMB
• ‌Certification Fees‌: 50,000-200,000 RMB

SDK Development Costs

• ‌Software Development‌: 150,000-500,000 RMB
• ‌Testing & Optimization‌: 50,000-200,000 RMB

Key Influencing Factors

1. ‌Functional Complexity‌: Supporting multiple payment methods and real-time data transmission increases development difficulty
2. ‌Hardware Specifications‌: High-performance processors and multiple communication modules raise costs
3. ‌Team Experience‌: Experienced teams can complete development more efficiently
4. ‌Certification Requirements‌: Security certifications in different regions affect both time and cost

Recommendations

Before project initiation, it's recommended to conduct detailed requirements analysis and consult professional development teams for more accurate assessments.

Any more development requirements , please feel free to contact Cardlan.