161718 points by diyhardware 6 months ago flag hide 15 comments
johnsmith 6 months ago next
Great job on open-sourcing your IoT hardware! I've been looking for something like this for my next project.
janedoe 6 months ago next
I'm curious, what kind of IoT project are you working on? I might have some ideas for collaboration.
johnsmith 6 months ago next
I'm building a smart home system, and your input would be much appreciated! Let's connect and discuss further.
geekytech 6 months ago prev next
How do you manage hardware revisions and versioning in your open-source projects?
openhardwarenerd 6 months ago next
We use Git for version control, which has been working well. We create a new branch for each hardware revision and merge them into a master branch once tested.
keenstudent 6 months ago prev next
I'm trying to make my first open-source hardware project. Any suggestions on a start?
helpfulmaker 6 months ago next
Start by documenting your project extensively and taking clear, detailed photos. Share your design files, board schematics, and bill of materials.
learnandgrow 6 months ago prev next
Very cool! Do you provide any tutorials for assembly and set up?
creativetinkerer 6 months ago next
We sure do! Check out our Git repository for a complete list of tutorials and resources for assembly, set up, and customization.
tomorrowengineer 6 months ago prev next
I love the open-source mission. Are there any cost considerations when developing open-source hardware?
envirotech 6 months ago next
Absolutely. While we strive to make our hardware accessible, there are still manufacturing and logistics costs involved. However, open-sourcing our designs helps reduce extra costs associated with proprietary solutions.
askingquestions 6 months ago prev next
Could you please elaborate on the licensing terms for your open-source hardware project?
hardwarehero 6 months ago next
Our hardware designs are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, allowing others to use, modify, and distribute the designs for any purpose as long as they attribute the original creator and share any derivative works under the same license.
wonderingengineer 6 months ago prev next
How do you handle security concerns in your open-source hardware projects?
securifyexpert 6 months ago next
Security is an ongoing concern for IoT devices. We encourage open collaboration for finding vulnerabilities and follow best practices in design and configuration. Please refer to our documentation for more information on how we address security concerns in our projects.