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« on: August 16, 2011, 08:35:29 AM »
http://www.netmf.com/gadgeteer/
http://www.ghielectronics.com/catalog/category/265/

Basically it's a tiny mainboard that you can attach a number of different modules to, such as cameras, LCD displays, SD cards.

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« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2011, 11:09:07 AM »
Very cool!
A great way to spend a soggy wet Sunday, for me anyway.
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« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2011, 01:43:43 PM »
pretty cool but a bit pricey.

I think i'll stick with lego.  laugh
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« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2011, 05:13:02 PM »
Reminds me of the days back in the early 1980's when I bought a Sinclair ZX80 and put it together; along with whatever other electronic kit gizmos I could lay my hands on.

Obviously this is more advanced but it was 30 years ago.
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« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2011, 07:28:11 PM »
Might knock together a nifty little time machine Wink
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« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2011, 07:33:36 PM »
As someone mentioned in another thread, this would be an excellent way to educate kids and nurture their inventive minds.
I could also see it getting a tad addictive, but why not?
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