MEP EP#272: The Digital Mattress

<ul> </ul><h4><a href="https://macrofab.com/blog/mep-ep272-the-digital-mattress/">MEP EP#272: The Digital Mattress</a><b><br></b></h4><ul><li><b>Right To Repair</b> <ul> <li>Ease of opening for repairs <ul> <li>This sounds great but I have some thoughts</li> <li>Reason why phones are hard to open now</li> <li>Security screws only keep out people that probably shouldn’t be opening the device anyways</li> <li>Ultrasonic welding and potting? </li> </ul> </li> <li>Access to manuals <ul> <li>What if repair manuals don't exist for a product?</li> <li>Small and medium volume products don’t have the revenue or volume to make this kind of documentation</li> </ul> </li> <li>Schematics, Circuit Diagrams, and Firmware Accessible <ul> <li>What if the schematic is the secret sauce?</li> <li>Schematics are easily reverse engineered from a PCB assembly.</li> <li>What mechanics will be put in place to prevent cloning?</li> </ul> </li> <li>Hardware Vs Software</li> <li>Tesla <ul> <li><a href="https://electrek.co/2020/06/10/tesla-hacker-unlocks-performance-upgrade-acceleration-boost/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Software unlock to increase motor output by 50HP</a></li> <li><a href="https://electrek.co/2020/08/22/tesla-fights-back-against-owners-hacking-unlock-performance-boost/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">August software update</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>License <ul> <li>Make all contracts clearly identify which elements of the machine are not included in the sale</li> <li>Do not allow companies to create contract language (End User License Agreements) that modify or limit support options in the future <ul> <li>Most of the problems the Right to Repair movement wants to fix could be solved here</li> <li>If this was more upfront to customers then they could make a better purchasing decision</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li>Parts and Tools <ul> <li>Make service parts and tools available at non-discriminatory pricing to equipment owners and third par