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Parallel

Don't just use tech. Own it.

What if the power to connect, communicate, and create wasn't something you rented — but something you truly owned?

For every closed, subscription-locked product out there, we're building the open-source, buy-once alternative.

GPS Tracker → Open-source GPS tracker AirTag → Open-source AirTag Dog Tracker → Open-source dog tracker Wi-Fi Hotspot → Open-source hotspot that pays you

Same proven products — rebuilt for privacy, freedom, and true ownership.

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Why We Exist

Your dishwasher won't run without Wi-Fi. Your toothbrush wants a monthly fee. Your GPS collar costs $29/month just to tell you where your dog is. Your TV is listening. Everything you "own" phones home to a server you don't control.

Tech used to be fun to tinker with. You could crack things open, mod them, make them better. Now everything is sealed shut, soldered in, and subscription-locked. You don't own your tech anymore — you rent it.

We remember when the internet was IRC, FTP, Winamp, and forums — decentralized and free. We're building our way back to that.

The Mission

To liberate real-world utility through practical, open-source technology that empowers people to connect beyond the reach of corporations, infrastructure, or borders — with no subscriptions and no compromises.

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What We Build

Haven — MANET IP Mesh Radio Long-range mesh networking using HaLow (802.11ah) sub-1GHz radios. 1–10+ km per node, self-healing routing, end-to-end encryption via Reticulum. Works when the grid doesn't. Built on OpenWrt — fully hackable, fully yours.

MeshLink — The Hotspot That Pays You Back Turn a Raspberry Pi into a managed Wi-Fi hotspot with built-in payments. You set the price, you control the node, you keep the money. Real dollars for real bandwidth.

Reticulum RNodes ESP32/LoRa firmware for extreme-range encrypted communications. Visual status LEDs, easy flashing, and backup comms that work when everything else fails.

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What We Ship

We give people the instructions, code, and physical parts to build their own networks, trackers, and devices — no middlemen, no recurring fees.

Open-Source Code — Software for real-world devices and networks. Fork it, modify it, make it yours.

Hardware Kits — Affordable DIY kits and components like the Houdini M2. Buy once, own forever.

Schematics & Blueprints — 3D printing files (.stl), PCB manufacturing files (Gerber), circuit diagrams, and hardware layouts. Build it yourself or have it fabricated.

In-Depth Guides — Step-by-step digital guides on Patreon that respect your intelligence and your time. Real-world use cases, not lab demos.

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Data Slayer — YouTube

Data Slayer is the media arm of Parallel — hands-on tutorials covering Raspberry Pi, Arduino, ESP32, LoRa, HaLow, mesh networking, open-source GPS trackers, and everything you need to start building the parallel economy. The kind of stuff you watch and then go build in your garage.

Millions educated. Zero subscriptions pushed.

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Who This Is For

You're the person your family calls when the Wi-Fi goes down. You've flashed firmware before breakfast and explained to your kids why the smart TV doesn't need a microphone. You'd rather build your own device than buy another black-box gadget off a shelf.

You're tired of paying monthly for things you already paid for. You want tools, not bills. You want to build, not just consume. Maybe you want to pass real skills on to your kids — show them how things actually work, not just how to swipe and stream.

You just want to be left alone with your own hardware, on your own terms.

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The Parallel Economy

Every node you spin up, every device you build, every subscription you cancel — you stop being a consumer and start being a participant.

This isn't about complaining about how things are. It's about building the alternative. Open-source, buy-once solutions for people who'd rather own their tools than rent them. Your hardware, your data, your network, your rules.

The parallel economy isn't a theory. It's every person who decides to build instead of subscribe.

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Get Involved

• Build something — Clone a repo, grab a kit, follow a guide, and deploy your first node
• Watch & Learn — Tutorials, experiments, and builds on YouTube
• Go deeper — In-depth guides and exclusive content on Patreon
• Join the Community — Discord for troubleshooting, project shares, and connecting with builders
• r/ModernRadio — The subreddit for indie wireless and open-source radio
• Shop — Hardware kits, components, and 3D printing schematics
• Contribute — PRs, issues, schematics, and ideas are all welcome

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Open source. Buy once. Own forever.