There's a new online marketplace for open-hardware creators (lectronz.com)

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1) A few of the things I randomly clicked on there don't seem to have obvious hardware source links.

2) Disappointing the software itself isn't open source.

Seems like this one [0] is ripping off the Pololu brand [1]. How do you prevent this? I didn't see any way to report a listing.

[0] https://lectronz.com/products/drv8825-stepper-motor-stepstic...

[1] https://pololu.com

lbotos 3y ago ↗

I'm not sure if I'd call this "ripping off". It is broken english, but in the US you are allowed to say "X compatible replacement part" and not be infringing:

https://aaronhall.com/online-retailer-may-use-manufacturers-...

This listing doesn't exactly pass all of the tests, but as a buyer I'm currently not confused.

PragmaticPulp 3y ago ↗

The listing says it's compatible with Pololu pinout. That has become a common term in stepper motor control.

It's little more than a standard IC on a simple board with a standard pinout.

malfist 3y ago ↗

How are half these things open hardware? Most of the items list can be found, and probably are, on a no-name aliexpress page.

I mean, in what world is a terminal block "open hardware" https://lectronz.com/products/-3-5mm-pluggable-terminal-bloc...

jdboyd 3y ago ↗

I mean, if they included drawings sufficient to recreate it, maybe a cad model for the plastic injection molds? But as it stands, I wouldn't call it especially open source.

m4rc3lv 3y ago ↗

There should be more good sites like this.