Tinkster – The hub for hardware hackers bridging code and physical projects

Summary: Tinkster is a self-hosted platform designed for hardware engineers, makers, and hackers to document and discover projects that combine embedded firmware, AI, CNC machining, and custom circuit design. It addresses the lack of modern, centralized resources for hardware and DIY development by providing a dedicated space for sharing code and hardware knowledge.

What it does

Tinkster enables users to share and explore projects involving embedded systems, IoT, CNC, and homelabs. It runs on a Next.js and Payload CMS stack, orchestrated with Docker Compose, hosted on an HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus Microserver.

Who it's for

The platform targets hardware engineers, makers, and hackers working on projects that integrate software and physical hardware components.

Why it matters

It solves the problem of fragmented and outdated hardware project resources by offering a centralized, modern hub for code and hardware collaboration.