For over a decade, Andrew bunnie Huang, one of the world's most esteemed hackers, has shaped the fields of hacking and hardware, from his cult-classic book iHacking the Xboxi to the open-source laptop Novena and his mentorship of various hardware startups and developers. In iThe Hardware Hackeri, Huang shares his experiences in manufacturing and open hardware, creating an illuminating and compelling career retrospective. pHuang's journey starts with his first visit to the staggering electronics markets in Shenzhen, with booths overflowing with capacitors, memory chips, voltmeters, and possibility. He shares how he navigated the overwhelming world of Chinese factories to bring chumby, Novena, and Chibitronics to life, covering everything from creating a Bill of Materials to choosing the factory to best fit his needs. pThrough this collection of personal essays and interviews on topics ranging from the legality of reverse engineering to a comparison of intellectual property practices bet