Modular PC Open Source
Upgradable Mini and All-In-One PC
V-Squared is an Open Source Standard Initiative and Community on GitHub.com/V-Squared. We develop and publish standards, blueprints, know how articles, white papers and apps to make Mini and All-In-One Computer modular, ugradable and easy to repair. For the benefit of the individual user as well as the DIY Community and PC Industry as a whole.
V² Open Source gives access to Standards and Development Kits with zero delay, costs or risks. See Tooltips for more info
The Missing Standard
Desktop Computer were the best selling PC form factor, because the ATX standard made them to be lowest cost, easy to build and upgrade. But this de facto standard is 30 years old and was not updated to fit the needs of Mini and All-In-One Form Factor. The V² Standard lowers cost, increases performance and simplifies upgrading. In doing so V² is breathing new life into Mini and All-In-One PCs.
Open Source Accelerator
Establishing a new standard was time consuming in the past. V² speeds up the process by fully embracing the best of Open Source and Rapid Development workflows. Hover over the Logos to learn more …
Zero Cost
To further speed up the introduction of the V² Standard we are introducing it at Zero Cost, as in free beer, and it will always stay that way. In other words, license for comercial use, license of the logo or product certification are all available at $0 US cost.
Timeline
We began research of V² Modular PC in 2011 and started prototyping in 2013. Now in 2016 we are ready to go to production. Please hover / tab on the timeline for more details.
Trailblazer Products
Specifications of a new standard on the web is one thing. Having a finished product in hand for testing is quite another. This is where Trailblazer Products come in: 1) Proof of concept of the V² Standard 2) Demo the value of V² Standard with real products 3) Early adopters can buy Trailblazer Products for testing / reviewing or simply personal use before mass production becomes available. 4) Funding of V² Standard development.
Usable Work in Progress
Our development of the standard has progressed far enough that we could develop working Trailblazer Products. We are now in the process of moving all that we have to GitHub. The GitHub Batch and Progress Bar inform you of the status and expected improvements.
Delivering all pieces of the Puzzle
V² mission is to make Modular Mini and All-In-One Computer mainstream. To speed up the process we are not only delivering the V² Standard. Hover (or tab on mobile) over each piece of the puzzle to see how it contributes to the whole.
Real products available early on, showing what you can build with V² Standards. Buy today what is to become mainstream tomorrow.
PC Know How & Tools.
Lower your cost and increase computer sales.