Hello,
I have vast experienced, working on large hardware projects , where Visual C++ is/was used to connect to those devices, configure them, and retrieve data from them etc.
Most of the work was carried out in large and well-known R&D companies such as Ericsson, Briitish Telecom, Sony, Yamaha, Honda etc.
Your budget though will not work for me, as it's very demeaning, and hence I won't be able to offer my services .
If you can be fair minded and respect someone of my background, then do let me know. :)
Best wishes. ..