open source hardware ↔ Libre Software

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Open source hardware relies on libre software to process design files into machine-readable commands as described in [1], and the OSH community actively promotes the development and adoption of libre software to create a cohesive ecosystem as noted in [2] and [3].

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Exploring Open-Source Software Ecosystems for Hardware ... link.springer.com Springer 3 facts

referenceOpen-source hardware machine tools, such as 3D printers and laser cutters, rely on libre software to generate GCode commands from files like Standard Tessellation Language (STL) for 3D printing (Prusa, 2023) or Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) for laser cutting and engraving (Oster et al., 2011).

claimThe Open Source Hardware (OSH) community, software developers, researchers, and policy makers are encouraged to support the creation of a more harmonious ecosystem of libre software for Open Source Hardware to reduce fragmentation in user experiences and workflows.

claimThe Open Source Hardware (OSH) community should prioritize spreading awareness of the available ecosystem of libre software to ensure the longevity of projects created in open formats.