Open Source, Forced Innovation, and Making Good Products

Art of 3D printer in the middle of printing a Hackaday Jolly Wrencher logo

The open-source hardware business landscape is no doubt a tough one, but is it actually tougher than for closed-source hardware? That question has been on our minds since the announcement …read more Continue reading Open Source, Forced Innovation, and Making Good Products

Open Book Abridged: OSHW E-Reader Now Simplified, Pico-Driven

Two e-readers side to side. On the left, you can see the frontal view, showing text on the e-ink screen. On the right, you can see the backside with a semi-transparent 3D-printed cover over it, and two AAA batteries inside a holder in the center.

If you ever looked for open-source e-readers, you’ve no doubt seen [Joey Castillo]’s Open Book reader, but you might not yet have seen the Abridged version he’s building around a …read more Continue reading Open Book Abridged: OSHW E-Reader Now Simplified, Pico-Driven

Open-Hardware Dog Treat Dispenser is a Stepping Stone For Behavioral Research

Two shots of the dispenser in question next to each other, showing it from different sides. One is showing the front panel, and the other shot gives us a better look at the top part, with a rotating disk that has openings for treats to be placed in.

The principles of open-source hardware are starting to make great strides in scientific research fields. [Walker Arce] tells us about his paper co-authored with [Jeffrey R. Stevens], about a dog …read more Continue reading Open-Hardware Dog Treat Dispenser is a Stepping Stone For Behavioral Research