Hello All,

PCB design, RISC-V, and full open source hardware/software stack development was the previous topic, which despite this being a page for autism, had a fair amount of interest the last few times I posted this.

You don’t need to have much prior knowledge other than a willingness to learn and collaborate with the folks that join us in this endeavor.

Some programs include: KiCAD (FOSS EDA software for PCB design) OpenFOAM (FOSS CFD software) Calculix (FOSS FEM software) FreeCAD (FOSS CAD)

All chips and components on the board should have open schematics, widely accessible, and the boards can be sourced from one of several different suppliers.

Firmware is another topic.

Sincerely enjoyed the dialogues and friendships I met on here. If you’re interested, just comment or send me a DM so that I can get you into the Matrix chat. Looking forward to what we build together.

-G

  • joulethief@discuss.tchncs.de
    4·
    16 days ago

    What prior dialogues are you referring to? Your account is one day old and there’s nothing else in your post history? Open hardware is something I’d like to get involved in but first I need to know what this is about

    • gronjo45@lemmy.zipOP
      2·
      16 days ago

      Closed my previous account about a year ago, but I had the same username and would occasionally post on this form.

      I want the team to design a board together for a domain specific purpose. I’m thinking soap making or bread making are easy starting points. Computerizing some part of that process with a fully open hardware and software stack. PCB, chipset, common components, basic soldering…

      • joulethief@discuss.tchncs.de
        2·
        16 days ago

        I’m not sure I’ve got the time to take on more work, but I would like to at least lurk in your Matrix chat to see where this is going. I’ve got some electronics equipment that might be of help at some point.

        • gronjo45@lemmy.zipOP
          2·
          15 days ago

          Awesome! I’ve been procrastinating making the server. I’ve set a very loud alarm to encourage me to create it in the next coming hours.

  • TerdFerguson@lemmy.ca
    3·
    17 days ago

    Yeah, i mean, I’m just starting down a road of general electronics repair so this sounds way out of my depth… but love to learn deeply

    • gronjo45@lemmy.zipOP
      2·
      16 days ago

      Sent you a DM! For anyone else reading this, we will communicate on Matrix.

      Download a client and create an account on an instance similarly to how you did for Lemmy.

      I will DM anyone else interested the chat.