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Tag: right to repair

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How Hackers Are Reinventing Hardware with 3D Printing and E-Waste

05 Dec 2025 news

Hackers are transforming 3D-printed plastic and e-waste into powerful tools, challenging tech giants and demanding repair rights in a rapidly evolving DIY hardware movement.

#3D Printing | #Right to Repair | #E-Waste

Why Tech Companies Hide Manuals and Block DIY Repairs

02 Dec 2025 news

Manufacturers increasingly hide detailed manuals, locking out DIY repairs and fueling e-waste. Explore the right to repair movement and the case for open documentation.

#User Manuals | #Right to Repair | #Consumer Safety

Pebble Watch Goes Fully Open Source, Sparking Right to Repair

01 Dec 2025 news

The Pebble smartwatch, once discontinued, is reborn as a 100% open-source device—giving users the power to repair, customize, and secure their own wearable tech.

#Pebble smartwatch | #open source | #right to repair

How DIYers Revive Dead Rental Ebikes and Fight E-Waste

24 Nov 2025 news

Meet the hackers and makers rescuing dead rental ebikes from landfill by bypassing proprietary tech and 3D-printing parts—spotlighting the mounting e-waste crisis and the right to repair movement.

#Ebike Resurrection | #Right to Repair | #E-Waste Crisis

Microwave Metal Melting and Car Hacking: The New DIY Frontier

22 Nov 2025 news

Microwaves turned into forges, washing machines unlocked, and car brakes hacked: Hackaday’s latest episode reveals the hidden potential—and risks—of everyday technology in the hands of tinkerers.

#Hacking | #Right to Repair | #Internet Archive

Reviving a CNC Lathe: The Battle Against Obsolete Design

21 Nov 2025 news

A deep dive into one man's quest to repair a Milltronics CNC lathe, revealing the hidden obstacles manufacturers create and the growing right-to-repair movement.

#CNC Lathe | #Planned Obsolescence | #Right to Repair

Reverse Engineering Miele Diagnostic Interfaces: Hidden Codes Exposed

17 Nov 2025 news 🌍 Europe

A hacker’s journey into the digital secrets of a Miele washing machine exposes hidden diagnostic codes, the right to repair struggle, and the future of smart appliance control.

#Miele appliances | #right to repair | #reverse engineering

Hyundai Paywalls Brake Pad Changes, Sparking Repair Controversy

16 Nov 2025 news 🌍 Asia

Hyundai's digital restrictions on brake pad changes are sparking outrage among car owners and Right to Repair advocates. Discover how paywalls are reshaping DIY car maintenance.

#Hyundai | #Right to Repair | #DIY Repairs