Theme fund: User-operated Internet Fund
Period: 2021-12 — 2024-01
Local Production of Antennas for LibreRouter (LoPaLiR)
Reliable open hardware Antennas for LibreRouter
Community networks are telecommunication networks that are owned and operated by their users, which is probably the only way forward for the half of the worlds population that has so far remained unconnected because of lack of market or state interest. The LibreRouter.org, an open source hardware and software wireless router for inclusive community networks, represents a leap forward in the adoption of community networks, as networking skills are usually not present and difficult to achieve in these regions.
One aspect of successful deployment - and thus a more rich and diverse internet - is reliable, low cost antennas. This project aims to fill this niche, as isn't currently a suitable open hardware MiMo antenna design with the right gain and manufacturing features. Most open designs are not MiMo. By creating this design under the CERN-OHL license and collaborating with INTI (the Argentina National institute of industrial technology) a reliable design will be made that allows for replicable local production of high quality antennas.
- The project's own website:https://tecnologiaderaiz.github.io/en/
Run by Asociación Civil AlterMundi in association with Electrocharlas collective
This project was funded through theUser-Operated Internet fund, a fund established byNLnet made possible by financial support from thePKT Community/The Network Steward and stichtingTechnology Commons Trust. Yourdonation is welcome too.
