Drew DeVault • 7/25/2022

The past and future of open hardware

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The author shares personal experiences backing various open hardware projects, noting frequent failures and common issues like reliance on non-free components and poor stock. The article questions what open hardware needs to succeed, calls for mentorship from successful projects, and emphasizes the need for consumer support and project transparency to help the movement mature.

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