BraxTech is preparing to launch a new, open-source, FPGA-based computer called Open Slate via indiegogo in February, and encourages interested parties to subscribe for notifications to be alerted when the campaign goes live.
Thanks to long-time slashdot reader walterbyrd for sharing the news.
BraxTech and Open Slate
braxtech is a company focused on developing open-source hardware, and Open Slate is its latest project-a fully open-source FPGA-based computer. The project aims to provide a platform for developers, hobbyists, and researchers who wont complete control over their hardware.
BraxTech details the Open Slate project on its website, stating its goal is to create a computer that is “fully open, fully customizable, and fully yours.” BraxTech Open Slate Project page
Funding via IndieGoGo
The Open Slate computer will be launched on the crowdfunding platform IndieGoGo in February. This funding campaign will allow BraxTech to finalize development and begin production of the hardware. Interested individuals can subscribe for notifications on the BraxTech website to receive updates about the launch date and campaign details.
IndieGoGo is a popular crowdfunding platform used by hardware developers to raise capital for new projects. IndieGoGo Official Website
FPGA Technology
Open Slate utilizes a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA).FPGAs are integrated circuits designed to be configured by end-users, offering versatility and customization not found in traditional processors. This allows users to tailor the hardware to specific applications.
Xilinx, a leading FPGA manufacturer, defines FPGAs as “semiconductor devices that are based on a matrix of configurable logic blocks (CLBs) connected by programmable interconnects.” Xilinx: What is an FPGA?
