Open-Source Laptop Design: A Journey into the Hidden Knowledge of Consumer Electronics
2025-03-30
An engineer embarks on a challenging project: designing a completely open-source laptop. The goal is to share the design process, knowledge gained, and promote repairable, upgradeable, and sustainable electronics. He believes that consumer electronics hold a wealth of hidden knowledge, and open-source projects can lower the barrier to entry for learning and innovation. The project will cover electronics design, thermal management, mechanical design, high-speed PCB design, and more, offering complete source files, documentation, and community support. This is not only a technical challenge but also an attempt to drive sustainable development in the industry.
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laptop design