Partner with Team Bumblebee
Team Bumblebee is building an open-source autonomous rover in Bangladesh, with PCB manufacturing completed and the project now moving into mechanical prototyping and system integration. We are seeking engineering partners across manufacturing, hardware, software, and financial infrastructure to support the ongoing development.
Manufacturing is already underway. The following organizations are active partners in the development of Team Bumblebee's open-source rover.
Team Bumblebee operates as an open engineering project. Every design decision, component selection, and test result is documented publicly.
Fully open-source engineering
All schematics, KiCad files, STEP files, firmware, and build documentation are published on GitHub. Partner contributions are permanently credited in that record.
Long-term hardware development
The rover platform is designed for modular expansion. Active development continues across mechanical, electronics, firmware, and autonomy layers.
Student engineering in an underserved region
This project demonstrates that open-source hardware development is replicable with locally available components, advancing robotics education in Bangladesh.
Engineering transparency
Partner-supplied components and tools are documented with real performance data, integration notes, and honest evaluation — not promotional content.
PCB fabrication, PCBA assembly, and large-format 3D printing are already secured. The following areas remain open for partnership.
- → Desktop FDM 3D printer
- → PLA filament
- → PETG filament
- → Replacement nozzles & maintenance supplies
- → DC gear motors (6×)
- → PWM steering servos (4×)
- → Future mechanical components
- → Embedded compute platform
- → Navigation and ranging sensors
- → Robotics electronics
- → Assembly and bring-up costs
- → Field testing expenses
- → Future prototype iterations
Large structural components are handled by JLC3DP. Local desktop printing is needed for the rapid design iteration that active robotics development requires.
Why local prototyping matters
Outsourcing every design iteration to an overseas service introduces multi-week delays that slow engineering progress significantly. A local printer enables same-day validation of design changes.
What we are seeking
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Desktop FDM 3D printerCompatible with PLA and PETG. Used as an engineering development tool for prototype iteration.
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PLA filamentFor prototyping and non-structural components.
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PETG filamentFor mechanical components requiring higher durability.
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Replacement nozzles and maintenance suppliesTo maintain consistent output quality throughout development.
We are open to evaluating different FDM platforms. All equipment will be documented through the engineering process and credited across project documentation.
All project documentation is public. Partner contributions are credited transparently across engineering records — not as advertising, but as part of the documented project history.
- ✓ Logo on website partner section
- ✓ Credit in GitHub README files
- ✓ Named in build logs and architecture journal
- ✓ Credit in open-source design files
- ✓ Social media acknowledgement
- ✓ Included in project update posts
- ✓ Credited in future video content
- ✓ Honest performance evaluation published publicly
Manufacturing has begun. Below is the current state of the mechanical and electronics design.
All project funds are managed through Hack Club, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. This provides a professional financial structure for receiving and managing partnership contributions.
Project fund management via HCB
Hack Club handles fiscal sponsorship, fund management, and payment processing for Team Bumblebee. All manufacturing payments, component orders, and project expenses are managed through Hack Club Bank. Financial contributions from US donors are tax-deductible under Hack Club's 501(c)(3) status.
Support via HCB →Both documents are available for download and due diligence review.
Certificate of Status
Confirms The Hack Foundation is an active California Nonprofit Corporation, Public Benefit, authorized to exercise all its powers and privileges.
Fiscal Sponsorship Letter
Signed confirmation from Hack Club that Bumblebee is an active fiscally sponsored project. A restricted fund has been established to receive donations on our behalf.
Start a partnership conversation
For hardware partnerships, manufacturing support, or general inquiries, reach out below or contact us directly:
Alternate email: adnan.lead.bumblebee@gmail.com Preferred