Open PCIe and M.2 hardware and software platform
Standard form factor open hardware extension cards
Developing hardware for PC slots like PCIe and M.2 is currently very difficult because most design details are hidden behind NDAs and expensive specifications. This makes it almost impossible for hobbyists and students to build their own peripherals or experiment with new ideas. The 'Open PCIe and M.2 Hardware and Software Platform' project aims to change this by offering an easy entry point for education and makers. By providing open-source hardware templates and libraries that work with familiar tools like Arduino and MicroPython, the project simplifies the complex world of PCIe expansion. Through documented breakout boards and video guides, it turns the PC’s internal slots into a safe, accessible playground for learning, allowing anyone to build custom hardware without needing professional-grade resources.
This project was funded through the NGI0 Commons Fund, a fund established by NLnet with financial support from the European Commission's Next Generation Internet programme, under the aegis of DG Communications Networks, Content and Technology under grant agreement No 101135429. Additional funding is made available by the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI).
