Build Free Hardware in Geda

Learn how to create free hardware using Geda in this conference talk from PhreakNIC 16. Explore various types of hardware, understand the importance of freedom in hardware development, and gain insights into the process of making and troubleshooting your own creations. Discover tools like Gscheme, learn about initiatives like Hackvanna and Seed Studios, and understand the challenges of working with board houses. Delve into the differences between hardware and software development, explore white space opportunities, and get tips on soldering and essential tools for hardware projects. This talk covers a range of topics from the practical aspects of building hardware to the philosophical implications of free hardware movement.

Intro
Types of Hardware
Freedom Matters
Make Stuff
Free Hardware
Get it to work
Gscheme
Freedom
Hackvanna
Seed Studios
Board House
Mistakes
Caffeine
Learn to Solder
Hardware vs Software
White Space
Tools
Boards
Dorkbot