This document discusses open source hardware and the Open Source Hardware Association (OSHWA). It provides examples of open source hardware projects like Arduino and discusses how OSHWA defines open source hardware. Key requirements for open source hardware include providing design files, allowing modification and redistribution, and publishing documentation. The document outlines challenges and benefits of open source hardware and how OSHWA aims to educate about and promote standards for open source hardware.

1. Broadening the
Open Source Landscape:
Insights from OSHWA
Gabriella Levine
President of OSHWA
IQT, Jan. 8 2013

2. Arduino, prototyping platform

3. Arduino: prototyping platform

5. 3D printers
Thing-o-matic

6. Flying drones
DiyDrones

7. Transport of goods in developing countries
Matternet

8. Open Source Geiger Counters
Safecast

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Alternative to the Patent IP structure
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An option for sharing information
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An attempt to proliferate innovation,
quickly
OSHW

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USE
MODIFY
DISTRIBUTE
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*OSHWA.org/definition

11. A designer must…
1. Provide design files
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2. Allow modification and redistribution
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4. Publish documentation

12. A designer may…
1. Provide attribution when distributing or
manufacturing
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2. Release their product as OSHW
derivatives

13. A manufacturer must not…
1. Imply that the device is manufactured,
tested, warrantied by the original designer
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2. Make use of trademarks owned by the
original designer without permission

15. How to create OSHW

16. Six Elements of OSHW Design

17. Six Elements of OSHW Design
1. Hardware / mechanical designs

18. Six Elements of OSHW Design
2. Electronic schematics / circuit diagrams

19. Six Elements of OSHW Design
3. BOM / parts list

20. Six Elements of OSHW Design
4. Diagram of physical layout of electronics

21. Six Elements of OSHW Design
5. Firmware for the processor

22. Elements of Hardware Design
6. API / drivers

23. Design Files can also include:
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Photos / drawings
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Written instructions
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Other explanations

24. Designing the Hardware:
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Open source tools
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Standard components

25. Distributing the Hardware:
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Respect trademarks
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Link to source files
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Improve, don’t copy
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Label Versions
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OSHW logo

26. Repositories
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Thingverse : 3D files
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Instructables : inventions
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Github : social coding
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Your website
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27. Protei Handbook

28. instructables.com

29. instructables.com

30. thingiverse.com

31. thingiverse.com

32. Liam

33. Dylan

34. Dave

35. thingiverse.com

36. VIRAL ATTRIBUTION

37. Licensing your IP
Popular copyleft licenses include:
• Creative Commons Attribution, Share-Alike
• GNU General Public License (GPL)
• Hardware-Specific Licenses: TAPR OHL, CERN
OHL
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Permissive licenses include:
• Creative Commons Attribution
• FreeBSD license
• MIT license

38. Arduino uses:
Hardware
Software
Docs
Brand

39. Protei uses:

40. Adafruit uses:

41. Evil Mad Scientist uses:
Hardware
Software
Docs
PCB’s

42. OSHW projects & companies

43. Electronics

44. Sensors

45. Disaster Relief

46. Industrial Machines

47. Agriculture

48. Digital Fabrication

49. Robotics

50. Biology

51. Sustainable Energy

52. Space Exploration

53. Education / Retail

54. Business Models

55. Benefits of OSHW

56. “Fake-duinos”
Challenges of OSHW

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Represent the OSHW community
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Educate
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Voice community standards

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Growing members
Growing summit
More tools to mainstream market
More legal options
Laundry label
Bring the benefits to the general public
Future of OSHWA

60. Thank You!
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Gabriella Levine,
President of OSHWA
gabriellalevine.com
oshwa.org
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IQT, Jan. 8 2013