Modern hardware has a transparency problem.
Many devices are powerful—but locked. You can use them, but not fully understand them. You can extend them, but only within approved boundaries. That’s fine for consumers. It’s a problem for learners and builders.
HackStar is built on the belief that control belongs to the user.
Firmware, examples, and tooling are open. You can inspect how things work, modify behavior, and build on top of existing foundations without reverse-engineering or permission.
Because HackStar is compatible with the RP ecosystem, developers aren’t starting from zero. Community libraries, existing knowledge, and shared tooling all carry forward. That means less friction and faster learning.
Open source also makes HackStar future-proof. As use cases evolve, the hardware doesn’t become obsolete—it adapts.
HackStar isn’t finished when it ships.
It grows with its community.
👉 Join the open hardware movement on Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/arushi/hackstar
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