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Learn about the journey of creating open hardware laptops in this 39-minute conference talk from the Chaos Communication Congress (38C3). Explore the development process of the MNT Reform Next laptop series through the experiences of a Berlin-based team who hand-assembled over 1000 units. Discover essential tools and methods for creating custom open source hardware computing devices, including component selection, KiCAD electronics design, 3D modeling with FreeCAD and OpenSCAD, hardware considerations, Linux kernel integration, and community engagement strategies. Gain insights into the challenges and solutions encountered during the development of three laptop generations, while understanding the importance of hardware autonomy and independence from major manufacturers.
