Services

Hexword.ca provides engineering services around systems, infrastructure, and silicon-adjacent software. We focus on work that benefits from careful design, reproducible workflows, and a deep understanding of how hardware and software interact.

PCB design & prototyping

Design and layout of circuit boards for embedded systems, from concept through production-ready schematics. We work with modern EDA tools and understand signal integrity, thermal management, and manufacturing constraints.

  • Schematic design and circuit optimization
  • PCB layout with attention to power distribution and signal routing
  • Component selection and sourcing guidance
  • Prototype fabrication coordination and testing
  • Embedded software development and testing support
Systems design & architecture

Design and refinement of Linux-based systems, including boot flows, storage layouts, network topology, and service orchestration. We emphasize clarity, observability, and maintainability.

  • Server and VM layout, PXE and network boot
  • Service decomposition and dependency mapping
  • Configuration management and documentation
Embedded & low-level software

Components that sit close to hardware: bootstrapping, device interaction, and constrained environments. We work with C/C++, scripting, and build systems that target embedded and edge platforms.

  • Board bring-up and tooling around firmware workflows
  • Utility components for embedded Linux and microcontroller ecosystems
  • Prototyping and proof-of-concept implementations
Infrastructure automation

Reproducible infrastructure for development and operations: from local labs to small-scale cloud environments. We prefer declarative, version-controlled workflows.

  • Automated provisioning (e.g., Proxmox, containers, VMs)
  • Build pipelines for images, templates, and artifacts
  • Backup, sync, and environment reconstruction scripts
For-fee components & custom work

Hexword.ca offers selected components under commercial terms, and can extend or adapt them for specific environments. This is suitable for teams that need predictable behavior and long-term support.

  • Licensing of existing components with support SLAs
  • Custom integrations and feature extensions
  • Private repositories and delivery workflows

To discuss a component or engagement, please use the contact page.

Current commercial offerings are listed on the Components page.