FCC Regulations for a small business
I'm trying to start a small business selling a 3D printer I'm designing, and feeling very intimidated by the FCC rules. I'm trying to find a reasonable way to get started and not pay tens of thousands in testing, as that is not affordable for me at the moment.
I've designed a 3D printer which I'm very excited about and I plan to release as free open source. Obviously if I just post the designs for people to make themselves then I don't need to worry about regulations. Problem is, I'm hoping to also sell parts kits and make some money off of the project.
For now all of the electronics will be pre-certified off the shelf parts from other companies, in the hope that it will simplify regulatory compliance. Ideally I would be able to sell a full kit with everything needed to build the printer, similar to how prusa sells kits. However it seems that would require the same level of testing as an assembled device.
So, if I were to sell everything except the electronics, would I be able to avoid any testing? I.E. only the metal frame, hardware, plexiglass.
I understand I should probably talk to a consultant at some point, just wondering if any of you have experience with this sort of thing.
Thanks!