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OPEN-SOURCE HARDWARE
I enjoyed reading your article on open-source hardware ("Open Up and Say Eureka," November/December 2008) and am inspired by all the fun projects.
I can almost hear the designers saying, "Look at this cool thing! Let me share it with you. Learn from it. Make it better." Sharing designs gives engineers a chance to feel connected with and contribute to the greater community.
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