Call to #hackerspaces & #makerspaces around the world, lets join forces!
Hi. 👋 I make #OpenSource smart #thermostats that don't spy on you. I don't ship internationally for two reasons: financial cost and environmental cost. I'd like to join a network of Makerspaces to have them be produced regionally so people outside of America can get a pre-made unit.
Does this network already exist? If so, how do I join? If it doesn't exist, would you like to help build it?
@hestiahacker interested in Canada!! What's involved with parts/production? Do PCBs need to be ordered from like PCBWay or similar, and cases built using 3D printed parts? Seems simple enough :)
Is there a repo for this btw? I personally want to replace 5 non smart thermostats I have so that I can automate on/off for morning stuff, at least in my bedroom
@jessienab Yup, that's pretty much it, and I'd be glad to walk you through the process and field any questions.
Code: https://github.com/hestiapi
Forum: https://community.hestiapi.com/
Full disclosure: I am a code maintainer, hardware developer & builder of this project, but didn't invent it. Coordinating with the original author has been great, but I wanted to mention that we'll need to get their approval before using the name "HestiaPi". So maybe don't go nuts spending money on components yet. 🙂
Hestia Hacker
Jessie Nabein 
