11. Open Source Hardware - From Fibers to Fabric¶
Research & Ideation¶
This project explores a traditional weaving room as an open-source hardware system, connecting fibers to fabric through culturally rooted, low-tech textile production. The weaving room is inspired by local handweaving practices where looms are manually operated and built using accessible materials such as wood, ropes, reeds, and natural fibers.
The idea is to document, analyze, and reinterpret the traditional weaving setup as a shared, reproducible system, preserving indigenous knowledge while making it adaptable for contemporary textile experimentation. By studying the spatial organization, loom structure, and workflow inside a traditional weaving room, this project highlights how heritage techniques can coexist with open-source principles and sustainable production.
The weaving room is not only a place of fabrication but also a space of knowledge transfer, community interaction, and cultural identity.
References & Inspiration¶
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- Two images side-by-side
Tools¶
- timber
- Measuring tape
- cnc machine
BoM example¶
Materials¶
| Qty | Description | Price | Link | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Material one | 22.00 $ | http://amazon.com/test | order now |
| 1 | Material two | 22.00 $ | http://amazon.com/test | find alternative |
| 1 | Material three | 22.00 $ | http://amazon.com/test |
Process¶
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My sketches are ...
This model 1 was obtained by..
The design 2 was created using..
footnote fabrication files
Fabrication files are a necessary element for evaluation. You can add the fabrication files at the bottom of the page and simply link them as a footnote. This was your work stays organised and files will be all together at the bottom of the page. Footnotes are created using [ ^ 1 ] (without spaces, and referenced as you see at the last chapter of this page) You can reference the fabrication files to multiple places on your page as you see for footnote nr. 2 also present in the Gallery.
Code Example¶
Use the three backticks to separate code.
// the setup function runs once when you press reset or power the board
void setup() {
// initialize digital pin LED_BUILTIN as an output.
pinMode(LED_BUILTIN, OUTPUT);
}
// the loop function runs over and over again forever
void loop() {
digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN, HIGH); // turn the LED on (HIGH is the voltage level)
delay(1000); // wait for a second
digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN, LOW); // turn the LED off by making the voltage LOW
delay(1000); // wait for a second
}
Gallery¶
Video¶
From Vimeo¶
Sound Waves from George Gally (Radarboy) on Vimeo.