Open-source Hardware is a topic tracked in our intelligence system with 5 linked articles.
Ultra-compact ESP32-C3 development board (9.85x8.45 mm) with barebones RF design, ~$10.75 for 5 boards, and step-by-step build/flash instructions.
The piece argues the smart‑home boom collapsed due to reliability, privacy, and interoperability issues, highlighting a shift toward locally controlled, open or DIY solutions (e.g., Home Assistant) over cloud‑dependent ecosystems, while acknowledging niche uses and ongoing debate.
MoonRF unveils open-source, 240-antenna Moon-bounce phased arrays (QuadRF, Mini, Moon) with pricing tiers and a July 2026 ship date, targeting amateur-radio EME and related RF experiments while signaling regulatory caveats on licensing and export controls.
Open-source FPGA silicon project (Aegis) with Terra 1 device targeting GF180MCU, offering open fabric, toolchain, and a tapeout workflow through open PDKs like wafer.space.
Switzerland is positioning itself as a CERN-like hub for open-source semiconductor research through the RISC-V ISA, led by ETH Zurich, EPFL, and CSEM, aimed at energy-efficient chip design and reducing dependence on proprietary ISAs.
BurgerDisk updates include US distribution via Joe’s Computer Museum, new form factors (Mini BurgerDisk and DominoDisk), supply-chain moves for D-SUB 19 connectors, and a pricing/charity plan aiming to cut costs by 15-20€ while donating 10% of profits.
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