Have you ever thought about what would happen if data centers could share their specifications across companies to build a perfect infrastructure? I thought I was dreaming, when I realized that this already exists (and it is very good indeed): the Open Compute Project is out there just for this purpose, and I liked very…
Usually there are two ways to look forward to buy a Raspberry Pi: first, think about a strange thing to make, and then go to the website; or second, buy the Raspberry Pi board having no idea of what you are going to do with it. Usually, I buy things and only after that I…
For those who still don’t know Gabriella Levine: she’s an artist and open source hardware designer doing a great job in exploring the connection between technology and ecology. Among other things, she creates incredible sculptural and robotic works that mimic environmental phenomena and animal behavior. Her current work includes Protei Inc (creating open source sailing…
A beautiful project trying to create an open platform for telematics is rising funds on kickstarter! The name of Freematics stands for Free (as in freedom) and Telematics. The goal of this project is to make it possible, accessible, and affordable for people, especially makers, to carry out vehicle telematics projects with open-source hardware, more…
For those who still don’t know that, OLINUXINO is a valid Linux board that is really and completely Open Source. Olimex provides several d different boards. Give a look: OLINUXINO is Open Source software and Open Source Hardware, low cost EUR 30 Linux Industrial grade single board computer with GPIOs capable of operating at -25+85C….
We are very happy to receive so promising updates from the Axiom Alpha prototype from the Apertus open source cinema project: check it out! The second Axiom Alpha prototype unit, now containing a full grade image sensor, is complete and ready for further calibration testing. via Second Alpha Prototype Unit ready for action | apertus°…
We do not feature Instructables often, but this was pretty cool and useful so it’s worth sharing with our readers! This is a door with fingerprint lock demo that found by acrylic, Seeeduino and some other electronic modules~ First, you should enroll your fingerprint. Long press the button, then it’ll go into enroll mode. there…
Ever once in a while a good 3d printer project that is committed to be really open source and hackable comes up. The overall setup of the DeltaTrix printer is very similar to that of our amazing 3Drag (repetier, modded Marlin firmware, etc…) Main features: Linear delta robot layout provides a mechanically simple motion platform for…
Every now and then when I talk with people, the question about what are the best context for Open Source Hardware companies to show up we end up saying we need a list. For any given product you’re working on, it’s very important to cross fertilize your thinking and conferences, are a good moment to…
This post celebrates few of the most incredible Open Source Hardware project from 2013. Most of these projects were crowdfunded, and I believe this tells much about how innovations is funded and encouraged these days. 2013 was a year full of open innovations and 2014 looks largely promising as both huge companies and independent developers…
This amazing project is both open source hardware and software. We think that’s important to support every open source project that tries to innovate the network infrastructure layer so, if you’re concerned with the internet, go support the project! ORP1 is a high performance networking router that allows you to run a firewall, IPSec VPN (virtual…
What is QuickStack? The QuickStack platform is an open-source hardware solution intended for a wide range of users, from first time users with little or no knowledge of embedded controllers to embedded engineers with years of experience. The QuickStack platform can be used for educational purposes or for creating a specific end-user product. QuickStack is…
Open-Electronics.org is the brainchild of a world leader in hobby electronics Futura Group srl. Open-Electronics.org is devoted to support development, hacking and playing with electronics: we share exciting open projects and create amazing products!
Open-Electronics.org is not just a container of ideas: it is also a web site lead by a team of engineers and geeks who will take part in the discussions and give support.
Our mission is to become a reference Open Source hacking site with ideas and feedback aimed to enrich the community.
