Hardware Hacking Projects for Geeks
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Hardware Hacking Projects for Geeks
by Authors:
Scott Fullam
Released: 01 November, 2003
ISBN: 0596003145
Paperback
Sales Rank: 108501
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Customer Review #1:
 Highrise building = LED-style display!?!?
The point of this book is to encourage creative engagement with electro/mechanical technology - to go beyond typical uses - to rediscover the inner inventor and toymaker.
lt;br /> Each project teaches the builder fundamental technologies that can be applied in many situations. Most of the projects can be re-scaled to a range of budgets and available materials.
lt;br /> Well written, illustrated, and resourced. A fun read!
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Customer Review #2:
 Training the young hardware geek
This is a big, floppy paperback full of projects many geeks or would be geeks already know about. After all, the internet leaks this sort of information all over. However despite some of the projects being a little underwhelming for the geek about town, the fifteen projects would probably be the perfect introduction to hardware hacking for a youngster keen to get into electronics and computers.
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lt;br />Now that there are very few electronic hobbyist magazines around, it is hard to know how any except the most talented youngsters will get started on hacking gadgets, except via books like this. Having a talented toy designer write the book is a great ploy, as many of the best gadgets are derived from subverting toys and general consumer appliances.
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lt;br />Some of the introductory projects are a little wimpy. The author doesnt really make it sufficiently clear that an external battery pack for a notebook computer is unlikely to extend your working time much (alkaline batteries are ill suited to most high current drain computers). However there is an undeniable need for a very simple introduction to the tools and materials you need to use. This is one of six tasks teaching tools and materials. The last couple are hacking Furbys, and making a video periscope for a car.
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lt;br />The advanced section includes digital video recorders, building lighting control, a remote GPS object tracker (just like James Bond). There is a very nice one chapter introduction to making wearable computers.
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lt;br />The book would make a perfect gift for the potential hardware geek.
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Customer Review #3:
Very accurate and true to form
After making a few these hacks you learn a couple things about the book. Try to stay with the recommended materials list and you will do fine. It also gets you working on the basics of circuitry. However it is as labeled "projects" not really anything too much to learn from, but great if you just want to have some fun.
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