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@walthierer walthierer commented Feb 19, 2026

Module: Open Learning Guide

  • 7 new Resources

Module: Open Training Guide

  • 4 new Resources

Module: Open Hardware Guide

  • 5 new Resources

---> more to come!!

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might also be nicer to first push this to dev branch first, though I am ok with the other way around too

@timmwille timmwille changed the base branch from main to development February 20, 2026 12:32
name: 'Building Open Hardware: From Solar Chargers to LED Lights'
id: 'building_open_hardware'
description: "This resource provides detailed blueprints / schematics, tool lists, and assembly guides for three practical projects: a sustainable solar phone charger, a rechargeable LED light, and a cardboard phone stand. Each project includes troubleshooting tips, 'Open Questions' for further innovation, and specific guidance on using local or upcycled materials to solve everyday challenges."
url: 'https://github.com/opencultureagency/Open-Hardware-Guide/blob/master/text/Content.md#solar-charger'
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the URL should maybe just point to the repository instead?

name: 'Open Hardware Foundations and the #ASKotec Emergency Kit'
id: 'openhardware_intro'
description: "his resource defines the principles of Open Source Hardware—focusing on accessibility, collaborative innovation, and low-cost adaptation. It introduces #ASKotek, a modular 'trainer’s kit' equipped with essential tools for electronics, soldering, and mechanical repair."
url: 'https://github.com/opencultureagency/Open-Hardware-Guide/blob/master/text/Content.md#open-hardware-guide'
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the URL should maybe just point to the repository instead?

name: 'Documenting Innovation: From Process to Open Tech Guide'
id: 'open_process_documentation'
description: "Clear documentation is the key to successful Open Hardware development. This resource introduces the 'Open Process Documentation' method, using a simple 'Steps, Flops & Tops' template to track progress, avoid repeating mistakes, and transform raw development notes into a clean, visual Open Tech Guide for others to follow."
url: 'https://github.com/opencultureagency/Open-Hardware-Guide/blob/master/text/Content.md#open-hardware-process----documentation-principals'
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actually the Open Doucmentation Guide spiral might be a better more up to date resource here, as this is not limited to but perfect for Hardware too

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got your point, but its a resource of the open hardware guide module.
anyway i am open for the suggestion and also to change the current state. i think you were one of the main creators of these guides, i trust your opinion on that.

walthierer and others added 2 commits February 20, 2026 14:31
Co-authored-by: Timm <8081055+timmwille@users.noreply.github.com>
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