# What does this PR do? > [Related Issue](https://github.com/meshtastic/protobufs/issues/0) ## Checklist before merging - [ ] All top level messages commented - [ ] All enum members have unique descriptions ### New Hardware Model Acceptance Policy Due to limited availability and ongoing support, new Hardware Models will only be accepted from [Meshtastic Backers and Partners](https://meshtastic.com/). The Meshtastic team reserves the right to make exceptions to this policy. #### Alternative for Community Contributors You are welcome to use one of the existing DIY hardware models in your PlatformIO environment and create a pull request in the firmware project. Please note the following conditions: - The device will **not** be officially supported by the core Meshtastic team. - The device will **not** appear in the [Web Flasher](https://flasher.meshtastic.org/) or Github release assets. - You will be responsible for ongoing maintenance and support. - Community-contributed / DIY hardware models are considered experimental and will likely have limited or no testing. #### Getting Official Support To have your hardware model officially supported and included in the Meshtastic ecosystem, consider becoming a Meshtastic Backer or Partner. Visit [meshtastic.com](https://meshtastic.com/) for more information about partnership opportunities.