Open Source Hardware Platforms

The Hewlett-Packard Linux Imaging and Printing Project provides a unified single and multi-function connectivity solution for Linux. For support and help, please visit https://launchpad.net/hplip

A very high quality package of printer drivers for CUPS on Linux and other POSIX-compliant operating systems. This project also maintains an enhanced Print plug-in for GIMP 2.x from the same code base.

VoodooHDA is an open source audio driver for devices compliant with the Intel High Definition Audio specification. It is intended as a replacement for AppleHDA on Mac OS X with support for a wide range of audio controllers and codecs.

libdc1394 is a library that provides a high level programming interface for application developers who wish to control and capture streams from IEEE 1394 based cameras that conform to the 1394-based Digital Camera Specifications (also known as the IIDC or DCAM Specifications). libdc1394 also supports some USB cameras that are IIDC compliant. Besides capture and control, libdc1394 provides a full set of colour space conversion functions (including RAW decoding), vendor specific functions and direct camera register access. Keywords: ieee1394, IIDC, DCAM, firewire, USB, machine vision, computer vision, video capture, library

LIRC is a package that supports receiving and sending IR signals of IR remote controls, adding functionality and flexibility to the basic support in the Linux kernel. Support for LIRC is ubiquitous in Linux HTPC applications; it's also packaged in all major Linux distributions. Despite it's name, LIRC also works on OSX.

This project provides an open source MacOS v10.14-v12.6 (Mojave to Monterey) compatible CoreMIDI 64 bit device driver for M-Audio's MIDISPORT range of USB MIDI interfaces. This driver supports the following devices: MIDISPORT 1x1 MIDISPORT 2x2 MIDISPORT 4x4 MIDISPORT 8x8/S Oxygen 8 Keyboard Other devices which are compatible may also work, although presently, these are the only ones which have been tested.

BRL-CAD is a powerful cross-platform constructive solid geometry solid modeling system that includes an interactive geometry editor, ray-tracing for rendering & geometric analyses, network distributed framebuffer support, image & signal-processing tools.

Firmware loaders for M-Audio/Midiman USB MIDI and Audio devices

WinLIRC, the Windows port of the Linux Infrared Remote Control package. Control your computer via remote!

macam is focused on developing webcam support for Mac OS X. We are trying to incorporate many different camera types. If you want a camera to work on OSX, join in! We need help with testing cameras (there are soooo many). Please visit the Web Site fi

Please find the linuxwacom project's new home on Github: https://linuxwacom.github.io/ Previous Description: This project manages the libraries, configuration, and diagnostic tools for Wacom tablets running under Linux. It also maintains updated Linux kernel drivers and Xorg/XFree86 XInput drivers.

A collection of enhanced PPD files for Canon Pixma MP600 and MP610 all-in-one printers, and a Sane scanner driver for Canon Pixma MP140, MP210, MP520, MP610, MP710, MX700 for up to 4800 dpi resolution, that can be used with Sane 1.0.18 or 1.0.19.

Resolution changer program, similar to Win98 tray icon. Lists all available resolutions of the display. Sets the maximum frequency available at the selected resolution. Supports command line.

Linux/Unix driver development for Syntek Semicon USB2.0 Video device DC-1125, like the one that is found in Asus A6K laptops. The device can be recognized by the usb id 174f:a311 and maybe also be a standalone unit (not integrated).

VoodooHDA Installer is an open source audio driver Installer for devices compliant with the Intel High Definition Audio specification. It is intended as a replacement for AppleHDA on Mac OS X with support for a wide range of audio controllers and codecs. Taken from projects https://sourceforge.net/projects/voodoohda/ https://github.com/MuntashirAkon/DPCIManager https://github.com/sveinbjornt/Platypus

QuickMAN is a Mandelbrot fractal generator with multicore support. ASM-optimized code can reach over 100 billion iterations per second. Features an easy-to-use GUI, realtime pan/zoom, multiple palettes, image logging, and saving in PNG format.

Handy 1..12 LPT port pins manager. Manual direction by keyboard or mouse. Automatic direction by Script or Music Visualization. Access to LPT-port pins in any Windows 98/Me/2k/XP/Vista/7/8/10. Also support direction up to 32 signals via COM port (see video with Arduino UNO). Can work as VIS plugin for Winamp, WMP and AIMP2/3/4.

A universal control panel for Video for Linux Two (V4L2) devices.

5dpo Component Library for Lazarus (Sdpo) provides a comport (serial port) component, an UVC video driver component for webcams, a Gtk fast painting form and a Joystick component.

Dreamos is an operating system developed on Sega Dreamcast to be ported to an array of embedded devices. The goal of the project is to be able to run non-ported Unix programs on the Sega Dreamcast and other embedded devices with ease and POSIX compliance

Omega48 is a virtual printer driver for Microsoft Windows which allows you to convert the document to the graphics formats such as EMF, BMP and non formated text file (UNICODE or ANSI). Omega48 allows to save MS Windows Spool (SPL) and Shadow (SHD) files

This is an unofficial audio driver working with the ASUS XONAR DX sound card, compatible with Windows 10 (32/64 Bit).

EmfPrinter is a virtual printer driver for Microsoft Windows which allows you to print documents as EMF/WMF vector images or to more than 100 raster formats (JPEG,PNG,BMP,etc). Document conversion has never been easier!

"CommBusTerm" is based on a "Raspberry Pi 4 Model B" or "Raspberry Pi 5", and the "kmicommbusmediator" interface. "kmicommbusmediator" provides connectivity for the "Raspberry Pi" to the "PPG Communication Bus" which is used by PPG synthesizers such as the "Wave 2.2", "Wave 2.3", "EVU". Link to "kmicommbusmediator": https://sourceforge.net/projects/kmicommbusmediator/ Application software for CommBusTerm: * "cbmedimonitor": control tool * "WaveProgEdit": sound-program editor * "WaveBackup": for backups * "waveaddsynth": for additive synthesis * "wavetransientutil": for transient sounds Copyright (C) 2022-2025 by Klaus Michael Indlekofer. All rights reserved. Note: Special restrictions apply. See disclaimers below and within the distribution. (We are not affiliated in any way with companies/persons mentioned on this page. All brand names and trademarks are property of their respective owners. The author is not affiliated with PPG. "CommBusTerm" is not a product by PPG.)

This project makes it possible to switch 8 LEDS over a USB connection. It indicates the CPU work or animations. The following page contains the schematic, firmware ... http://www.cesko.host.sk/IgorPlugUSB_RS232/IgorPlug-USB%20(AVR)%20RS232_eng.htm