JanLahmann/RasQberry

RasQberry is a quintessential 'maker' project that combines existing technologies (Qiskit, Raspberry Pi, 3D printing) into an educational tool. Its defensibility is low (3/10) because it lacks proprietary algorithms or a technical moat; it is primarily an assembly guide and a collection of wrapper scripts. However, it holds niche value as a category-defining hobbyist project for 'tangible' quantum computing education. With 158 stars over 5 years, it has a slow but steady presence in the community. Frontier labs have zero interest in this space, as it focuses on low-power local simulation and physical enclosure design rather than advancing quantum state-of-the-art. The primary 'competitors' are other DIY projects or expensive specialized hardware like SpinQ, but RasQberry's strength lies in its low-cost, open-source accessibility. It is unlikely to be displaced by a platform play, as it serves a specific hobbyist/educational intersection that is too small for big-tech focus.