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Crowd Supply

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A crowdfunding platform devoted to original open hardware, where independent engineers launch the kind of oddball device no mass manufacturer would greenlight. Projects range from strange keyboards to niche radios and scientific instruments.

Image from the business's own website.

Services

Hardware crowdfunding
Open hardware marketplace
Project launches

Highlights

#open-hardware
#crowdfunding
#indie
#portland

Source: Official website. Last checked 2026-11-11. Spot an error? Tell us.

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