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Ring frei🥊😇 zur neuen Runde #TKFDMCoffeeLecture s☕
Unsere Serie im SoSe'26 nennen wir

"#BestPractices - Warum das Rad neu erfinden?“ -
entsprechend geht's um Tools&Templates für Euren Arbeitsalltag in der Forschung:
* Ein praxiserprobtes Template zur #Ordnerstruktur
* #Obsidian für Dein #Wissensmanagement
* #Datenschutz in Forschungsprojekten
* #OpenSourceTools für den Forschungs(all)Tag

Auf virtuellem Silbertablett serviert🤗
👉 Info&Anmeldung: https://t1p.de/tkfdm-coffee-lectures

Wir freuen uns auf Dich!

From last week's ADMIN Update newsletter: Learn how the IVRE tool integrates into existing IT infrastructures for reconnaissance on private networks to help analyze endpoints accessible over the Internet
https://www.admin-magazine.com/Archive/2025/87/Visualizing-IT-infrastructures-with-IVRE?utm_source=mam
#IVRE #ITInfrastructure #security #OpenSourceTools

ICYMI: @LPI provides complete learning materials for version 2.0 of its DevOps Tools Engineer Certification
https://www.admin-magazine.com/News/LPI-Offers-Complete-Learning-Materials-for-New-DevOps-Certification?utm_source=mam
#certification #DevOps #SoftwareEngineering #Kubernetes #security #OpenSourceTools

Die 50 wichtigsten Open‑Source‑Konferenzen im Jahr 2026!

https://opensource.org/blog/top-50-open-source-conferences-in-2026

#OpenSource #OpenSourceSoftware
#OpenSourceCommunity
#OpenSourceProjects
#OpenSourceDevelopment
#OpenSourceLicenses
#OpenSourceSecurity
#OpenSourceTools
#OpenSourceContribution
#OpenSourceInnovation

Neues Jahr, neue digitale Routinen 🎮
Zwischen #Fallout4, dem #NothingPhone3, einem winzigen #Frosch & Gedanken zu #DigitaleSouveränität war einiges los.
📰 Mein aktueller Newsletter: #Gaming trifft auf Tech, Nachhaltigkeit & den #DigitalIndependenceDay.
👉 https://t1p.de/zzgfm

#GamerCulture, #FalloutCommunity, #PostApocalypticGames, #GamingNews, #TechTrends, #OpenWeb, #Fediverse, #FediTech, #AltTech, #LibrePlanet, #PrivacyFirst, #DigitalFreedom, #UnplugBigTech, #OpenSourceTools, #Netzpolitik, #CCC, #DigitalIndependenceDay, #MothershipBlog, #FeministGaming, #PodcastRecommendation, #GamersOfMastodon

🚀 NEW on We ❤️ Open Source 🚀

Own your marketing stack.

Ditch the expensive SaaS lock-in and explore privacy-first automation & analytics tools like Mautic and Matomo.

Download the free 2026 guide by Raife Dowley: https://allthingsopen.org/articles/2026-guide-open-source-marketing-automation

#WeLoveOpenSource #FOSS #MarketingAutomation #Mautic #Matomo #OpenSourceTools

Discover how to build a powerful AI-Powered Research Automation System using low-code tools like n8n, Groq, and integration with 5 academic APIs. https://hackernoon.com/how-i-built-an-ai-powered-research-automation-system-with-n8n-groq-and-5-academic-apis #opensourcetools

Oh, fantastic! 😒 Just what we've all been waiting for: open-source tools to chat with our washing machines. Because clearly, that's the pinnacle of technological advancement we need right now. 🚀👚
https://github.com/medusalix/FreeMDU #openSourceTools #chatWithMachines #technologicalAdvancement #washingMachines #innovation #HackerNews #ngated

🚀 اكتشف GT-GMT – مدير الإقلاع الشامل على GNU/Linux!

إدارة GRUB وsystemd-boot وrEFInd أصبحت سهلة، آمنة وتفاعلية، مباشرة من الطرفية أو عبر AppImage.

🔹 تثبيت عن بعد:

bash <(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/SalehGNUTUX/GT-GMT/main/install_online.sh)

🔹 نسخة AppImage مستقلة: تحميل GT-GMT AppImage

🔹 المستودع على GitHub: زيارة مستودع GT-GMT

💡 واجهة سهلة، دعم عربي، نسخ احتياطية، واستكشاف الأنظمة المثبتة. جربه الآن وامنح جهازك القوة الكاملة لإدارة الإقلاع! 💻✨

#مدير_الإقلاع #لينكس #أدوات_لينكس #نظام_تشغيل #GRUB #systemd_boot #rEFInd #برمجيات_حرة #مجتمع_لينكس #تكنولوجيا #برمجيات_مفتوحة #أدوات_نظام #تقنية #مطورين

#GTGMT #BootManager #Linux #GNU_Linux #GRUB #systemd_boot #rEFInd #OpenSource #AppImage #LinuxTools #LinuxUtilities #LinuxAdmin #SysAdmin #TechTools #Software #FreeSoftware #ArabicTech #LinuxCommunity #LinuxArabic #OpenSourceTools #gnutux

Hola a todos!

Estoy buscando trabajo en proyectos de ciencia ciudadana que utilicen herramientas de código abierto de análisis de datos.

Busco puestos de Analista de Datos Sénior, Científico de Datos, Investigador Social o Consultor de Inteligencia de Negocio.

Si conocéis alguna oportunidad que pueda encajar con mi experiencia no dudéis en contactar conmigo.

Más info en www.linkedin.com/in/erodriguezgar

#CitizenScience #DataScience #SocialResearch #OpenSourceTools #OpenData #OpenToWork

New workflow from the Galaxy Community!
A reproducible workflow for microbial gene analysis (open, FAIR, and ready to explore). Explore the power of Galaxy for microbiome and genomics research: https://galaxyproject.org/news/2025-09-26-microbial-gene-workflow/

@galaxyfreiburg
#Bioinformatics #GenomeAnalysis #MicrobialGenomics #OpenScience #ReproducibleResearch #GalaxyProject #OpenSourceTools #LifeSciences #ResearchTools

New workflow from the Galaxy Community!
A reproducible workflow for microbial gene analysis (open, FAIR, and ready to explore). Explore the power of Galaxy for microbiome and genomics research: https://galaxyproject.org/news/2025-09-26-microbial-gene-workflow/

@galaxyproject
#Bioinformatics #GenomeAnalysis #MicrobialGenomics #OpenScience #ReproducibleResearch #GalaxyProject #OpenSourceTools #LifeSciences #ResearchTools

The Galaxy Tool Development Workshop kicked off a new series of events to strengthen our tool ecosystem!
This inaugural session, held for the Galaxy EU team, focused on best practices, collaboration, and reproducible development.

Catch the recap: https://galaxyproject.org/news/2025-07-10-tool-dev-workshop/

@galaxyfreiburg
#Bioinformatics #ToolDevelopment #GalaxyProject #OpenScience #ReproducibleResearch #OpenSourceTools #LifeSciences #ResearchTools #workshop #EuroScienceGateway #vscode #best_practice #training (1/2)

The Galaxy Tool Development Workshop kicked off a new series of events to strengthen our tool ecosystem!
This inaugural session, held for the Galaxy EU team, focused on best practices, collaboration, and reproducible development.

Catch the recap: https://galaxyproject.org/news/2025-07-10-tool-dev-workshop/

@galaxyproject
#Bioinformatics #ToolDevelopment #GalaxyProject #OpenScience #ReproducibleResearch #OpenSourceTools #LifeSciences #ResearchTools #workshop #EuroScienceGateway #vscode #best_practice (1/2)

New tutorial from the Galaxy Training Network! Learn how to quantify gel electrophoresis bands using QuPath + Galaxy. Fully open, reproducible, and beginner-friendly.
https://training.galaxyproject.org/training-material/news/2025/08/18/bands_image_analysis.html

@galaxyfreiburg
#Bioinformatics #ImageAnalysis #GelElectrophoresis #OpenScience #ReproducibleResearch #GalaxyProject #QuPath #Bioimaging #LifeSciences #OpenSourceTools #ScienceEducation #DataAnalysis #ResearchTools

New tutorial from the Galaxy Training Network! Learn how to quantify gel electrophoresis bands using QuPath + Galaxy. Fully open, reproducible, and beginner-friendly.
https://training.galaxyproject.org/training-material/news/2025/08/18/bands_image_analysis.html

@galaxyproject
#Bioinformatics #ImageAnalysis #GelElectrophoresis #OpenScience #ReproducibleResearch #GalaxyProject #QuPath #Bioimaging #LifeSciences #OpenSourceTools #ScienceEducation #DataAnalysis #ResearchTools

Today a little bit of hacking with Tiltfile, got Cargo building a very simple rust crate, then build it using Podman and deploy it to my local Rancher desktop.

#opensourcetools #tilt #rust #SUSERancher #kubernetes #podman

Emacs as your video-trimming tool

https://xenodium.com/emacs-as-your-video-trimming-tool

#HackerNews #Emacs #Video #Editing #EmacsTips #VideoTrimming #OpenSourceTools

🚀✨ Behold, the magical script that turns your command line into a #carnival of 500 open source tools with just one incantation! Because who doesn't want their terminal to look like an overstuffed clown car? 🎪🤹‍♂️ Just curl, wget, and pray to the POSIX gods for enlightenment. 😂🔧
https://www.x-cmd.com/ #openSourceTools #terminalMagic #commandLine #POSIXEnlightenment #HackerNews #ngated

You can follow the livestream here: https://streaming.media.ccc.de/why2025/andromeda
Reply to this post with any questions (or on #IRC in the `#why2025-andromeda` channel of OFTC).
https://program.why2025.org/why2025/talk/UCJXUK/

#OSINT #OpenSourceIntelligence #Bellingcat #DataJournalism #AircraftTracking #FlightData #InvestigativeJournalism #OligarchTracking #ConflictMonitoring #OpenSourceTools

Suricata is and has always been an indispensable part of any network security monitoring stack that provides the 4 major network security monitoring types of data: alerts, protocol and flow transaction logs, extracted files, and pcap. We’re proud to be part of the open source community since 2009.

Read more here: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/17/open-source-threat-detection-solutions/

#Suricata #OpenSourceTools

This 3D Printer Was Built By the Internet: How Open Source Designs Are Changing the Game for Makers

1,511 words, 8 minutes read time.

Imagine building a high-performance 3D printer, not from a box delivered by a manufacturer, but from a collection of ideas, parts, and plans shared by people around the world. What sounds like a sci-fi fantasy is actually one of the most exciting, grassroots innovations happening today in the maker space: the rise of the open-source 3D printer. These machines are not the product of a single company or brand but the result of community-driven collaboration, iteration, and an incredible open exchange of knowledge. In this article, we’ll explore what makes open-source printers like the Voron series and the RepRap project so groundbreaking, how they’re built, why they’re better than you think, and how you can be part of this global DIY movement.

Open-source hardware isn’t new, but the way it has evolved through 3D printing communities is genuinely something to behold. The RepRap project, for example, began back in 2005 with the audacious goal of creating a self-replicating machine — a 3D printer that could print most of its own components. It was a bold vision by Dr. Adrian Bowyer, a senior lecturer in mechanical engineering at the University of Bath. According to Bowyer, “RepRap is humanity’s first general-purpose self-replicating manufacturing machine.” You can still explore that mission today at reprap.org, where the project’s designs, history, and progress are documented and continuously updated by a global community.

Fast forward to today, and open-source 3D printers have exploded in popularity, particularly with the rise of sophisticated builds like the Voron 2.4 and Voron Trident. These aren’t beginner builds — they require a solid understanding of electronics, mechanics, and software — but for those willing to take the leap, they offer performance that rivals (and often exceeds) many commercial printers costing thousands more. What’s even more impressive is that these printers are not sold as a single unit. Instead, you download the designs, source the parts from various suppliers, and build them yourself, sometimes with guidance from Discord servers, forums, and GitHub repositories maintained by fellow enthusiasts.

So what drives people to do this? First, there’s the cost-benefit angle. With commercial printers, a lot of what you’re paying for is the brand, marketing, support, and profit margin. With open-source builds, your investment goes directly into components. High-quality rails, frames, stepper motors, control boards — it all adds up to a machine that can print fast, accurately, and reliably. Secondly, there’s customization. Want a bigger build volume? A different hotend? Custom firmware? It’s all possible because every part of an open-source build can be tailored to your needs. Builders often add upgrades like the Stealthburner toolhead, Galileo extruders, or Klipper firmware with input shaping to squeeze the most out of their setups.

But maybe the most powerful reason is community. Unlike commercial machines that can feel like a closed system, open-source printers are part of a living, breathing network of creators and tinkerers who share their ideas, designs, and improvements freely. On the Voron Design Discord server, for instance, thousands of users exchange daily tips, test new upgrades, and troubleshoot builds. The community doesn’t just build printers — it builds knowledge. “There’s nothing like building your own machine and watching it outperform a $3,000 printer,” says one user in the Voron forums. “You learn everything from thermal dynamics to firmware tuning.”

To really understand the magic of open-source printers, let’s take a closer look at the Voron 2.4, one of the most popular designs in the space. It’s a coreXY printer, meaning it uses a mechanical configuration that allows faster, more stable movement on the X and Y axes. It features a stationary bed, meaning the print surface doesn’t move up and down as much, which improves quality and speed. Its frame is made from aluminum extrusions and printed parts, and it uses high-end linear rails and a direct drive extruder setup. Combined with Klipper firmware — which offloads processing to a Raspberry Pi and enables high-speed features like pressure advance and input shaping — the Voron 2.4 is a beast of a machine. And it’s entirely open-source. Every nut, bolt, and bracket is documented and freely available on the GitHub repository.

Another build gaining popularity is the Jubilee, a multi-tool 3D printer platform designed from the ground up to support tool changers. This allows for advanced applications like multimaterial printing or even combining CNC and laser attachments. Like the Voron, Jubilee is a community-driven project hosted on GitHub and powered by volunteers who believe in open access and modular design. You can find the entire build guide and BOM online, and it’s not uncommon for users to post their progress and mods on social platforms like Reddit, Mastodon, and YouTube.

These projects have also played an essential role in open innovation. A 2014 paper published in Research Policy titled “Collective Innovation in Open Source Hardware” noted that hardware communities like RepRap and Ultimaker exhibit “a rich ecosystem of contributors who constantly remix and improve designs.” This is one of the clearest signs that open hardware isn’t just viable — it’s a wellspring of creativity and learning. Unlike proprietary products where reverse-engineering can lead to legal trouble, open hardware encourages experimentation. As long as you follow licenses like the GNU GPL or CERN OHL, you’re free to build, remix, and even sell your versions, often with attribution.

The impact of these open printers goes beyond garages and hobby shops. In humanitarian efforts, such as disaster recovery or remote medical aid, open-source 3D printers have provided solutions when supply chains were broken. During the COVID-19 pandemic, for example, makers worldwide printed face shields, ventilator parts, and mask clips using community-driven designs shared on Thingiverse, Printables, and Cults3D. None of that would have been possible without the underlying spirit of open source.

It’s also worth noting that the learning curve, while steep, is incredibly rewarding. Building your own printer teaches you everything from CAD design and thermal management to firmware configuration and machine calibration. Many who start by building a Voron or Jubilee end up designing their own machines, contributing back to the community with mods, new features, and documentation. It’s a virtuous cycle — the more people learn and build, the better these machines become. And the best part? It’s all documented, free, and waiting for you to jump in.

Safety and ethics also play a role in this conversation. Because open-source printers can be built in various configurations, it’s essential for users to understand best practices around electrical wiring, thermistor placement, and enclosure design. Many communities have strict safety checks before certifying or recommending builds. As long as you follow well-documented guides and seek advice from experienced builders, the risks are manageable — and you’ll come out of the experience far more knowledgeable.

So how do you start? First, research which open-source design fits your needs. Visit the Voron Design site, read the RepRap Wiki, or explore repositories on GitHub. You’ll find guides, BOMs, wiring diagrams, and firmware settings all laid out for free. Then join a Discord server or Reddit group to ask questions, share your ideas, and see what others are building. There’s no gatekeeping here — if you have a passion for making, you’re welcome.

In the end, the story of open-source 3D printing is the story of decentralized innovation. It’s a rebellion against walled gardens and planned obsolescence. It’s a declaration that we — the users, builders, and dreamers — should control the machines we use, not the other way around. And most of all, it’s proof that when a global community puts its mind together, the results can rival anything made behind closed corporate doors.

If you’ve ever wanted to build a machine that’s not just yours in name but yours in every wire and screw, there’s never been a better time. Download some files. Ask some questions. Print some parts. Because the best printer you’ll ever own just might be the one you build yourself.

If you enjoyed this deep dive and want more guides, tips, and community stories about 3D printing, subscribe to our newsletter and be the first to know when new content drops. Want to share your own build or ask a question? Leave a comment below or reach out to me directly — I’d love to hear from you and feature your story in a future post.

D. Bryan King

Sources

• RepRap Project (history & philosophy)
• Open‑Source Metal 3‑D Printer (RepRap steel printer)
• Voron 2.4 CoreXY GitHub repo
• VORON Design (official site)
• How the Voron community transformed DIY 3D printing
• “What makes a Voron a Voron?” forum discussion
• The Story of Voron Design (Make Magazine)
• Klipper firmware (used by Voron)
• Marlin firmware (RepRap lineage)
• Thingiverse (open‑source STL library)
• Why hardware needs to go open source (Wired)
• Collective Innovation in Open Source Hardware (research)
• Open‑Source Lab by Joshua Pearce (book)
• Low‑cost open‑source 3‑D metal printer (Phys.org)
• Humanitarian innovation via open‑source printing

Disclaimer:

The views and opinions expressed in this post are solely those of the author. The information provided is based on personal research, experience, and understanding of the subject matter at the time of writing. Readers should consult relevant experts or authorities for specific guidance related to their unique situations.

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🚀 NEW on We ❤️ Open Source 🚀

Don Watkins (@linuxnerd) shares how Cronopete brings Time Machine-style backups to Linux! A reliable, open source way to protect your files.

https://allthingsopen.org/articles/how-to-cronopete-linux-backup

#WeLoveOpenSource #Linux #OpenSourceTools #Cronopete #Backup

📅 SAVE THE DATE: "3D-Annotation mit Kompakkt" – Ein Bring-your-own-data-Lab

🏛️ Am 06. und 07. Oktober 2025 findet das BYODL (Bring-your-own-data-Lab) zum Thema "3D-Annotation mit Kompakkt" an der Universität Trier From-Lunch-To-Lunch statt.

👩‍🏫 Mit Øyvind Eide und Maria Sotomayor als Expert*innen.

📬 Zur Anmeldung/bei Fragen wenden Sie sich gerne an: [email protected]

#3DAnnotation #OpenSourceTools #DigitalHumanities #BYODL #3DData #TrierUniversity #ResearchTools #CollaborativeAnnotation

#Grafana12, k6-Stable und neue KI-Hilfe vorgestellt - #fosstopia:

Beim diesjährigen #GrafanaCON in #Seattle präsentierte #Grafana Labs mehrere bedeutende Neuerungen für ihre #OpenSourceTools. Die Veranstaltung gilt als Treffpunkt der Observability-Community und brachte Entwickler, Experten und Enthusiasten zusammen.

https://fosstopia.de/grafana-12/

@dergrobi

Hast Du nicht #opensourceTools wie #Openstreetmap bzw. #osmand und co als Karte genutzt?

Da kann man sich die Tour vorher ansehen.

📬 Spotify vs. SpotifyDL: Chrome-Erweiterung nach DMCA-Takedown offline
#Rechtssachen #Streaming #DMCATakedown #DRMUmgehung #OpenSourceTools #Spotify #SpotifyDL #UrheberrechtDigital https://sc.tarnkappe.info/c22096

The latest Cryptomator Hub release is here – and it's all about trust, control, and clarity.

With version 1.4.0, we're introducing new ways to verify identities, manage vault creation, and monitor activity more precisely.

Perfect for teams and organizations that take data security seriously.

🔍 Curious? Check out the full release breakdown on our blog: https://cryptomator.org/blog/2025/04/15/hub-1.4.0/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hub-1-4-0

#Cryptomator #DataPrivacy #CyberSecurity #OpenSourceTools #EncryptionMatters #WebOfTrust #AuditTrail #ZeroKnowledge