Snakes and Rabbits - How CCC Shaped an Open Hardware Success

Explore the evolution of open hardware projects through a historical narrative tracing the development of NeTV, Milkymist, HDMI2USB, and NeTV2. Examine how these projects became interlinked through events like Congress and co-evolved with tools such as Migen and LiteX. Learn key lessons for successful open hardware initiatives, including the importance of patience, crowdfunding, and selecting appropriate tools. Gain insights into the challenges and opportunities unique to open hardware compared to open software projects, and discover strategies for maintaining community engagement and project relevance in the face of commercial competition.

Intro
Mithra
History
Australia
HDMI to USB
AOL endoflife
Hackers and tiny boards
Hardware vs Python
Share
Questions
Longevity
VC vs Open Hardware