I'm just keeping an eye on developments at the moment. Will this project be open source, and will it use KiCad for the PCB design? Will the source code also be open source? Are we free to download the design files for local adaptation?
Q1) Will this project be open source ?
A1) Yes, open source as stated in the beginning.
Q2) And will it use KiCad for the PCB design?
A2) Maybe, if someone offers to help to do the design in Kicad, the friend that offered help is an Altium professional and is the only way to get the proper full manufacturing package for JLCPCB including BOM and technology stuff (castellation and so on), nobody offered here, I'll see about maybe someone will jump after the schematic solidifies. If someone offers to either import, or redo the project in Kicad is most welcome.
Q3) Will the source code also be open source?
A3) Yes, with GitHub page.
Q4) Are we free to download the design files for local adaptation?
A4) Yes, I'll be glad to have "baby projects" out of it, but please pay attention the OSHW license !!!
Unasked Q1) How would you expect to make money out of it ?
Unasked A1) Well, I really don't, is mostly and itch to scratch for me, but I'll do offer SW support, accept proprietary changes and maybe offer the boards in a commercial setup if they pick up speed, I do wish German government will be less bloody hostile to microcompanies, not anybody could be Zalando
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Cheers,
DC1MC