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  • If they’re using off the shelf parts and they include them in their open-source licensed CAD files, thats fine.

    But, yes, CAD files are required, by definition, for open hardware projects. I said nothing about printing. CAD is needed for all types of manufacturing, even when using off the shelf standard parts like M3 bolts.

    If they didn’t release CAD files and license them openly, this is not an open source project and its not worth contributing to.

    I build open source hardware for a living btw, and ive built open hardware industrial machines. Don’t assume everyone you’re talking to on the Internet is sitting in an armchair without rolling up their sleeves in the shop. I’m legitimately looking for an open hardware car. Best ive found is OpenMotors Tabby. They’ve released their CAD files (which are licensed under CC BY-SA), but their documentation is terrible.

    Here’s a link to help others https://openmotors.co/download