OpenSpare is an open-source initiative to design and share replacement parts for appliances, with the goal of extending their lifespan and reducing our environmental impact.
Why OpenSpare?
Many appliances break down because of simple parts:
- burnt-out control boards,
- worn-out mechanical buttons,
- broken plastic pieces that are no longer available.
Manufacturers often don’t provide these parts, or only at a prohibitive cost. OpenSpare offers an alternative: a free library of designs that anyone can reuse, modify, and manufacture.
We believe that access to open replacement parts is essential to make repair accessible to everyone. OpenSpare aims to become a shared resource that helps to:
- extend the life of appliances,
- reduce electronic waste,
- save money,
- and strengthen the autonomy of users and repairers.
What’s Available?
Printed Circuits
We provide source files of printed circuits designed with KiCad. Each design includes:
- KiCad source files (project, schematics, board) — freely reusable by anyone.
- Fabrication outputs (Gerber files, NC drill files, Bill of Materials) — ready for manufacturing.
3D Models
Coming soon…
Repository Structure
kicad/— component libraries (symbols, footprints & 3D models, datasheets)parts/— designs including source files and fabrication files
Contributing
All contributions are welcome:
- Adding new parts (PCB, 3D, documentation)
- Improving existing designs
- Manufacturing, testing and sharing feedback
License
This project is licensed under the CERN Open Hardware Licence Version 2 – Weakly Reciprocal (CERN-OHL-W-2.0).
You are free to use, study, modify, and manufacture this hardware.