TI MSP430 Launchpad for $4.30 – Update

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

TI just launched a cheap and easy to use development tool based on the MSP430 low power microcontroller. The Launchpad includes a development board, 2 programmable MSP430 micrcontrollers and a mini USB cable.

Microchip Explorer 16 Development Kit Hacks

Sunday, June 6th, 2010


The Explorer 16 is Microchip’s controller development boards for evaluating its 16 and 32-bit microcontrollers. While searching the web for reviews about the baord and its feasability, I came across [P]hillip Burgess’ website detailing some cool hacks that can be done on the board and also save you money.

Surfing the Web with a 1964 300baud Acoustic Coupled Livermore modem.

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

This hack is so impressive that I had to put it up here. I am really surprised that a dated piece of hardware[circa 1964] can still work with today’s technology. [p]hreakMonkey got his hands on a Livermore acoustic modem and managed to get it online and download a Wikipedia page. What’s really amazing is that [...]

Taking Apart the ATV-360 EyePiece [Head Mounted Display]

Saturday, February 14th, 2009

As promised, after taking apart the ATV-360 Spy Video here, this is a follow-up on taking apart the Head Mounted Display[HUD]. The HUD has some very interesting DIY parts and ideas which you can try out. Maybe a cool wearable. The details on all the parts used are at the end of the post and [...]

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