IDENTIFYING THE FACTORS AFFECTING THE REPLICABILITY OF OPEN SOURCE HARDWARE DESIGNS

Abstract Open-source hardware (OSH) development is a new design paradigm from commercial perspective. Openly sharing designs of technical products step towards democratising access to technologies for the benefit individuals and communities in society. At core open-source definition lies freedom anyone replicate based on design. Thus, enabling this developing successful OSH. Previous research supposes that bill materials assembly instructions are enough this. In study, we question assumption investigate what other factors may influence replicability an Using data survey interviews with OSH practitioners, identify describe these factors, which relate documentation, context person replicating hardware. insights, present diagram replication process along questions would ask check whether replicable. Finally, synthesise information into practical advice projects increase they produce, thus likelihood their project's success.