# Key Points from the #hplusroadmap IRC Discussion

• Developers discussed open-source access to the Emotiv EPOC brain-computer interface on Linux through "emokit" on GitHub, where Daeken had reverse-engineered the encryption key to access raw sensor data, demonstrating the community's commitment to opening proprietary neurotechnology.

• The conversation covered 23andMe's genetic testing service, clarifying that it uses Illumina DNA chips to test for SNPs rather than full genome sequencing, with participants sharing discount codes to make personal genomics more accessible.

• A significant development was announced with the public repository for NanoEngineer-1 (molecular modeling software) at diyhpl.us/cgit/nanoengineer, including plans to make the Nanorex Bugzilla public, advancing open-source tools for molecular nanotechnology design.

• Participants discussed distributed bug tracking systems like bugseverywhere.org and fossil-scm.org as alternatives to traditional server-based systems, highlighting the transhumanist community's preference for decentralized development infrastructure.

• The diyhpl.us repository was highlighted as hosting various open-source projects including SKDB (described as "apt-get for hardware"), representing efforts to create standardized systems for hardware design and distribution.

• The group explored electronic Bill of Materials (BOM) management tools that could track component prices across vendors and integrate with services like Octopart and Findchips, demonstrating interest in optimizing the economics of DIY hardware development.

• Participants shared resources for DIY projects including a 3D-printable Sarrus linkage mechanism and plans for building spectrophotometers from repurposed VCR parts, exemplifying the practical maker ethos within the transhumanist community.