Thingy: Arduino Enclosure

One of us just uploaded an Arduino mountable enclosure to thingiverse.  The lid of the enclosure slides onto the enclosure body along a grooved track and locks in place once the tabbed wings on each side clear rectangular holes in the enclosure body (see assembly drawings).  To remove the lid, pinch the tabbed wings and slide the lid off using the ridge at the front of the lid for traction.

You can check it out and download the files here.

ARDUINO ENCLOSURE, REV1

ARDUINO ENCLOSURE LID, REV1


Below are a few pictures of the design.

Image 1: Assembly drawing with lid slightly removed

Image 2: Assembly drawing with lid in closed position

Image 3: Part drawing of lid

Image 4: Part drawing of enclosure

Open Source Hardware - OSHW

Open Source what, Open Under Ware who... ?


OSHW, What is it?
What is Open Source Hardware, or OSHW?  What exactly does OSHW mean?  Even though Dave here is an electrical engineer and generally they are nothing but trouble, we will lend him our ears as he does a great job explaining OSHW on his video blog:

http://www.eevblog.com/2011/08/12/eevblog-195-open-source-hardware-explained/


Why is OSHW Significant?
Lets take this to the next level and better understand how OSHW has been evolving and dancing with innovation and the entrepreneurial community.  Remo Giovanni Abbondandolo investigates entrepreneurial opportunities for OSHW users in his Master Thesis which can be found online here:

http://businessoshw.com/abstract/


Where do we go from here?
So, what are your thoughts on the subject?  Let us hear your opinion.


1)  How do we better foster entrepreneurial activity in the OSHW/Maker/Hacker/Social Building community?

2)  How do we promote more collaboration on projects spanning multiple skill sets?

3)  What virtual and physical resources are crucial in helping the community monetize their ideas and builds?