Free and Open Source Software Tools for Making Open Source Hardware
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Argues that a fully open-source hardware workflow is practical: use KiCad (CERN-backed, multi‑layer PCB support) or simpler Fritzing/gEDA, export Gerbers and send to OSHPark or a local/Chinese fab; design cases in OpenSCAD/FreeCAD or Blender, slice with Ultimaker Cura, and 3D‑print prototypes. Notes assembly pain points — footprints must match datasheet, stencils or factory SMT for <0603 parts, and designs for two‑ and four‑layer boards are easy while six‑eight layer runs usually move to China. Reports an Olimex laptop built in ~90 minutes.
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chapters (25)
- 0:00Intro
- 0:34Agenda
- 1:15Open Source Hardware
- 3:11Benefits
- 5:11Who is making opensource hardware
- 6:06Arduino
- 6:20Minnowboard
- 6:44Google Cardboard
- 7:15IBM TJ
- 8:04Open Source 3D Printers
- 8:36Making Open Source Hardware
- 9:45Is It Worth Designing Open Source Hardware
- 10:06Proto
- 11:42Free and Open Source Software
- 13:16Dude
- 14:04KICAD
- 15:23PCB view of KICAD
- 16:03PCB view of Mewcutter
- 17:03PCB recommendations
- 19:10Where to print prototypes
- 22:17Open Source 3D CAD Software
- 22:59Open Ask
- 28:55Conclusions
- 30:07Questions
- 37:07PCB Assembly
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