Engineering Support

Engineering Retainer Plans

NeatoFX products are built to run — but the best installations are ones we help design, customize, and evolve over time. Our retainer plans give you pre-purchased access to NeatoFX engineering at a predictable monthly rate, so you always have an expert in your corner when you need one.

Ad-Hoc Rate (no retainer)

$125 / hour

Available for one-off projects. Scheduled on availability.

Retainer Plans

Pre-purchase engineering hours at a better rate.

Builder

$150

per month  ·  ~2 hrs included

Monthly hours 2 hrs
Overage rate $100 / hr
Hour rollover 1 month
Scheduling Priority over ad-hoc
Access Email
On-site visits ✓ available
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Studio

$350

per month  ·  ~4 hrs included

Monthly hours 4 hrs
Overage rate $100 / hr
Hour rollover 2 months
Scheduling Same-week guarantee
Access Email & phone
On-site visits ✓ available
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Attraction

$750

per month  ·  ~8 hrs included

Monthly hours 8 hrs
Overage rate $100 / hr
Hour rollover 3 months
Scheduling Jump-the-queue priority
Access Email & phone
On-site visits ✓ available
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Billed monthly or annually  ·  Cancel at renewal  ·  Custom arrangements available for distributors and multi-location operators

What Hours Cover

Apply hours to any engineering work on your installation.

Custom firmware development — new features, protocol changes, or hardware-specific behavior

Home Assistant automation builds — scoring systems, game logic, event triggers, and dashboards

Game mode design and implementation — timed challenges, team scoring, sequence modes, and more

Falcon Player (FPP) integration — synchronizing audio, lighting, and prop sequences

Troubleshooting and diagnostics — remote session to identify and resolve installation issues

System design consultation — wiring, network layout, and device placement for new builds

Training — walking your team through operating and maintaining the system

Retainer hours do not cover hardware replacement (handled under the standard 1-year warranty) or third-party platform subscriptions such as Home Assistant Cloud.

Who Each Plan Is For

Match your plan to how your venue operates.

Builder

Small venues, escape rooms, or operators who built their own install and need occasional expert support for tweaks, new features, or troubleshooting.

Studio

Shooting galleries, laser tag venues, and entertainment operators running regular events who want ongoing game mode development and system improvements.

Attraction

Theme parks, multi-zone haunted attractions, and large venues with complex, evolving builds that require dedicated engineering partnership throughout the year.

On-Site Visits & Travel

We come to you.

On-site engineering visits are available to all retainer clients. Retainer hours apply to on-site work time. A travel estimate will be provided and approved before any visit is scheduled. Travel expenses are invoiced separately from retainer billing.

On-site day rate

$1,000 / day (8-hour day)

Airfare & lodging

Billed at actual cost (coach airfare, standard hotel). Receipts provided.

Mileage

Billed at the current IRS standard mileage rate.

Travel days

Half day rate ($500) when travel prevents a full working day at the venue.

Ready to get started?

Contact us to discuss your venue's needs. We'll recommend the right plan and get you set up.

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