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Arduino Nano based Microbot

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I recently discovered this interesting project which I’d like to share with you. Paul wrote this nice tutorial which shows you how to make your own Arduino Nano based Microbot. It’s quite easy to build and the project’s actually suited even for those just starting out in robotics. The supplies are pretty cheap and you’ll end up with something you could use for future projects. Continue reading

Open Source vs Open Hardware

 

 

 

 

Want an operating system ? There is Linux, there is FreeBSD, you even have the choice .. and it’s all free as in freedom.

Want to do something more exotic, like scientific computing ? There is Scilab, Octave, Maxima and OpenModelica.

Want an office suite ? You’ve got LibreOffice. Do you like graphic design ? Then you’ve got Gimp, Inkscape and Scribus.

As you probably know very well, the open source software is well established and it’s here to stay forever. The most prominent example is Linux, the operating system which dominates the server market and runs on many architectures. It can run on your PC, on your router, on your phone and even on your watch.

But what happens to open hardware ? Will it follow the suite of open source software ?

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