Repair your appliances with open-source spare parts !
Why OpenSpare?
Many appliances break down because of simple parts: burnt-out control boards, worn-out buttons, broken plastic pieces that are no longer available.
Manufacturers often charge prohibitive prices or don’t provide these parts anymore. OpenSpare offers an alternative: a free library of open-source designs that anyone can reuse, modify, and manufacture.
Like generic drugs that provide the same treatment at a lower cost, OpenSpare parts deliver the same function as original manufacturer parts — but openly and affordably.
What We Believe
- Repair should be accessible to everyone
- Open designs extend the life of appliances
- Sharing knowledge reduces electronic waste
- User autonomy saves money and empowers communities
What’s Available?
Printed Circuits
We provide source files of printed circuits designed with KiCad:
- KiCad source files (project, schematics, board) — freely reusable
- Fabrication outputs (Gerber files, BOM) — ready for manufacturing
3D Models
Coming soon…
Contributing
All contributions are welcome:
- Adding new parts (PCB, 3D, documentation)
- Improving existing designs
- Manufacturing, testing and sharing feedback
View the contribution guide on GitHub
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.