Soapbox: Counterfeit Open Source Hardware — Knockoffs 101

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Pictured above, a counterfeit Arduino

I'm a 15-minute walk from Canal Street, NYC, home of counterfeit everything. Men and women from around the world stand shoulder to shoulder shouting "Looyee-Vatton, DVD, Roll-Ex." Tourists flock to this location looking for a cheap deal on a knockoff purse or watch — some tourists think they're real, most just want a deal. When you build a brand that represents something of value, eventually you get knocked off.

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Wow! Society is moving in the right direction! People want to prototype micro controller projects so much, there is an opportunity for counterfeit merchandise! Hurray!!! LV, Coach and broke fashionistas- Electronics and open source hardware is what’s up! - Just the optimistic side of things…