Bootstrapper who built and sold TinyPilot, now writing Refactoring English
TinyPilot, Refactoring English, Zestful +3
🔌 3 makers · 4 products
Best Hardware Makers in 2026
Makers shipping physical products and devices. This list features 3 indie makers in this space, led by Michael Lynch, Max Blade and Ryan Kulp, ranked by profile depth, audience and reported revenue.
Top hardware makers
3 makers, ranked.
Products by hardware makers
4 products in this category.
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SwitchPod
switchpod.co
Handheld tripod designed for vloggers and content creators, which Flynn co-invented.
by Pat Flynn
KVM-over-IP device for controlling computers remotely without installing software.
~$1M/yr before saleby Michael Lynch
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DeskHub
getdeskhub.com
Desk device that displays your GitHub contribution graph to build a coding habit.
by Max Blade
TRMNL
usetrmnl.com
E-ink desk display that shows calendars, metrics and dashboards via an open plugin ecosystem.
by Ryan Kulp
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Hardware Makers FAQ
Who are the most popular indie hardware makers?
The best-known hardware makers on IndieMakerList are Michael Lynch, Max Blade and Ryan Kulp. In total 3 makers are listed in this category.
What products do indie hardware makers build?
Notable products include SwitchPod by Pat Flynn, TinyPilot by Michael Lynch, DeskHub by Max Blade and TRMNL by Ryan Kulp. 4 products are listed in this category.
Where are indie hardware makers based?
The most common countries in this category are United States (1).
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