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Computer Aided Design (CAD) is fundamentally linked to open source hardware as it provides the essential file formats and tools for creating, documenting, and modifying hardware designs, as evidenced by [1], [2], and [3]. Furthermore, the development process of open source hardware is frequently measured and analyzed through the tracking of CAD file changes, as noted in [4] and [5], while [6] mandates the use of open formats when proprietary CAD software is utilized.
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Seven observations and research questions about Open Design ... cambridge.org 2 facts
measurementIn a study by Bonvoisin et al. (2018), the maximum number of CAD file changes observed for Open Source Hardware projects over their complete lifetime was 7,522, with a median of 123 and an average of 509.
claimThe number of CAD file changes in Open Source Hardware projects is relatively low compared to industrial standards, where automotive industry development teams commonly record tens of thousands of CAD file changes per month.
Open Source Hardware - The Turing Way book.the-turing-way.org 2 facts
claimOpen Source Hardware design information consists of schematics, blueprints, logic designs, and Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings or files, which may include text, binary files, and software.
referenceTechnical documents for Open Source Hardware may include technical drawings, electronic schematics, computer-aided design (CAD) files, assembly instructions, and the firmware or software code required to run the hardware.
Definition | OSHWA oshwa.org 1 fact
referenceOpen Source Hardware (OSHW) design files must be provided in the preferred format for making changes, such as the native file format of a CAD program, and cannot be deliberately obfuscated. Intermediate forms, such as printer-ready copper artwork, are not acceptable substitutes for the original design files.
What's the definition of "Open Source Hardware?" - WIRED wired.com 1 fact
claimIf Open Source Hardware (OSHW) documentation is created using a proprietary CAD program, an open document format (such as PDF, IGES, or STEP) must be provided.