Open source hardware extends the definition of open source software, including software, circuit schematic diagram, bill of materials, design drawings and so on. All use open source license protocols, and open source hardware brings the commonly used GPL, CC and other protocol specifications to the hardware sharing field.

Open source hardware refers to computer and electronic hardware designed in a free and open source way, which is a part of open source culture. Open source hardware extends the definition of open source software, including software, circuit schematic diagram, bill of materials, design drawings and so on. All use open source license protocols, and open source hardware brings the commonly used GPL, CC and other protocol specifications to the hardware sharing field.

Open source can be described as a torrent, which is popular because it is available to everyone, can be explored by everyone, can be changed by everyone and can be redistributed by everyone. Nowadays, a large number of makers are active in many corners of the world. They are going further and further on the road of open source, bringing the open source movement to more corners and benefiting more people. As we all know, open source software has developed rapidly and has had great influence. In recent years, open source hardware has attracted more and more attention. The popularity of raspberry pie and Arduino is the best interpretation of the rapid development of open source hardware!

Maker has become a culture since the development of the open source movement.

There will be more open source software development in the future. For example, the current open source hardware such as raspberry pie can be used not only as toys, but also for rapid prototyping, which is very suitable for the application of Internet of Things scenarios.