>And for the record, I know this is going to be a big challenge
>but I have a really good idea for a product that I want to start
>a company with. This project will basically be a working prototype
>to show to investors. If I can get some funding from some VCs or
>gov agencies, then I'll hire a specialist who knows better than
>I, who'll refine the concept.

Then you are probably better off teaming up with someone who has the 
relevant depth of hardware and software knowledge, to assist you in building 
the prototype. Then when you go searching for capital funds you can show 
that you have the necessary experience already on board to make the product 
viable. 

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