The Open Supply {Hardware} Affiliation (OSHWA) runs a free program that permits creators to certify that their {hardware} complies with the group definition of open supply {hardware}. Everytime you see the certification brand, that the licensed {hardware} meets this commonplace.
At the moment the Certification database lists over 3,029 particular person certifications! In Might we added 18 new certifications, from prosthetics to mist makers, and we have been pleased to have new and recurring names present up! Listed here are three certifications we expect it’s best to take a look at at present.
Programmable Mist Maker UID US002742
(📷: David Yang and shuang cai)
We have been so very fortunate to get to host David Yang and shuan cai on the Open {Hardware} Summit 2025 the place they ran a workshop on making these mist makers, and boy are they a delight! With this construct you can also make your very personal low-cost mist gadget that can be utilized in interactive or creative installations or maybe simply so as to add some whimsy to your house. You may even select a duck or a UFO topper so as to add to the expertise plus they even confirmed off some model at OHS2025 that had little cows floating inside as if the UFO was attempting to take them on a journey. We love coming throughout enjoyable, inventive tech like this that leaves room for play!
CEAZA Snow Scale UID CL000008
The Andes mountains could really feel distant for these not in Chile however there’s one thing so cool about having the ability to measure the snow weight at any time with this Snow Scale! This up to date model of the unique design is suitable with the protocol RS485, which is good for its long-range functionality and it could actually talk with different units simply with the daisy-chain topology. For these native to the realm it may be extraordinarily useful to have this info and for these out of the best way, generally it’s simply good to know what’s happening out on the planet.
Survivors UID TR000004
Our fourth-ever Turkish certification is a totally mechanical, stringless, and non-electronic 3D-printed prosthetic hand that operates utilizing inner mechanical motion. Survivos is now our third prosthetic hand within the database, however it’s the primary absolutely mechanical construct — one thing we expect is fairly dang superior. Occasional questions of entry can come up on the subject of builds with extra electrical elements so one thing like that is excellent for individuals who wish to have some help with out worrying about issues like the weather disrupting their use. It’s extraordinarily thrilling to see extra methods persons are creating open healthware like this!
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