M2 Realfi openhardware
Problem
There are no hardware platforms for payment in real world (shop) locations
Solution
Build a platform where hardware specs are developed. Designs will be available to the community to build payment system on a large scale.
Total to date
This is the total amount allocated to M2 Realfi openhardware.
About this idea
In Fund 5 my proposal, paper wallet terminal, was voted in for funding. The design is freely available (GPLv2 license) already on Github. https://github.com/M2tec/m2-paypad. This includes a way to easily manufacture the housing without much investment.
I would like to build this idea out further out further into a collaborative place where designs are shared and improved. For example replacement units for vending machines. To allow ADA payments. But it could also be ATM machines.
Expected launch date: 1-12-2021
Definition of success.
3 months: Have a running forum web page where designs can be shared.
6 months: Have 3 contributors of designs
12 months: Have a new specification for a design for open hardware. Share and promote manufacturing of units.
Budget:
Running forum: 500,-
Promoting the platform: 3000,-
On-boarding manufacturers: 1500,-
Team
Masters degree in Industrial design at Delft University of Technology. https://www.tudelft.nl/io (2005)
