Molde is an open-source modular hardware platform for building custom physical interfaces. Modules connect magnetically using pogo pins and communicate over a CAN bus. The long-term goal is to make hardware prototyping flexible while remaining simple, reusable and easy to configure.
This project is still at a very early stage. There are no working prototypes yet, and many engineering decisions are still ahead.
The purpose of this log is to document the initial goals of the project before development begins.
## Main Goals
- Create a modular hardware platform. - Use magnetic modules that can be placed anywhere on the panel. - Build a universal interactive base with reusable hardware modules. - Make the platform open source. - Keep the system simple enough for beginners, yet powerful enough for experienced developers.
## Long-Term Vision
Users should be able to assemble, rearrange, and reuse hardware modules within seconds.
## Current Status
At the moment, I have:
- the initial concept; - several ideas that need to be validated.
The next step is to validate the core mechanical and electrical concepts before designing the first Main Board.