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Day: April 25, 2008

Simple Serial Servo Controller

April 25, 2008 by Will O'Brien 13 Comments


There’s nothing quite like a nice, simple hack. This serial servo controller uses a PIC12C671 and a pair of resistors. Leaving out the power supply, that’s the lowest part count I’ve ever seen.

Posted in Misc HacksTagged microcontroller, pic, servo

Buy Ben’s PS3 Laptop

April 25, 2008 by Will O'Brien 10 Comments


Just a little public service message: If you’ve been drooling over [Ben]’s work and have plenty of loose change, his PS3 laptop is up for auction to benefit the National Cancer Coalition.

Posted in computer hacks, laptops hacks, Peripherals Hacks

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