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Open Source Hardware Is Eating the World
Alex Glowasci @glowascii @AdamBenzion Hackster.io
the gist
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No Discrimination Against Persons or Groups
No Discrimination Against Fields of Endeavor
Distribution of License
License Must Not Be Specific to a Product
License Must Not Restrict Other Hardware or Software
License Must Be Technology-Neutral
“theft” is encouraged
spark makes a completely open source cloud-connected device.
bluz makes a completely open source bluetooth connected
device, using spark
spark used arduino to get started
shake and bake
Closed
Open Open Both
myth vs. factit doesn’t really
matter
ICON
IDOL
Open Source
Hardware
Open Source
Community
at any rate, why would anyone
share their intellectual property?
“ALL OUR PATENT ARE BELONG TO YOU”
Elon Musk, June 12, 2014
Toyota5,680 fuelcell patents, all yours
wait. I get to tap awesome free ideas ONLY I CAN ACTUALLY
MAKE?
it’s everywhere
America is open (source) for
business
“At the end of the day, SparkFun is successful because of the products, value and service we deliver, not our IP portfolio.”
Nathan Seidle Founder & CEO, SparkFun Electronics
get engaged!
entry level practice: engage devices
Meet Sphero:• Write apps for the device itself• Harness its data! To the cloud we go• Connect it to other devices (IoT)
hobbyist practice: use components
Arduino Kit:• Standard tools and components• An Open Hardware classic• A ton of How To and Tutorials• Engineering 101 crash course.
innovation practice: engage developers
Run Hackathons:• Define problems you want to solve• Invite developers, artists, thinkers to join• Give them tools, resources and time• No rules, terms & conditions• Make history
business practice: engage management
IP Portfolio:• Consider opening some patents• Learn from Intel, Microsoft, Tesla• Be part of a movement• You are being disrupted!
resistance is futile
don’t be a troll
open source hardware survival guide
1. List of open-source hardware leaders2. Fun open-source hardware kit you should
try 3. Examples of fun projects you can make4. Official Open Source Hardware
foundation
