Topic: hardware hacking
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How Hackers Liberated the Kinect from the Xbox
Initially marketed as a revolutionary gaming device, the Kinect became a commercial failure in gaming but found unexpected success through a community of developers who repurposed it for robotics and art. The device's affordable depth-sensing technology enabled widespread innovation, leading to o...
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DIY Giant Game Boy with Electroluminescent Screen and Custom Graphics
A modder built a fully functional, giant Lego Game Boy, using a custom 3D-printed shell and integrating a wired NES controller for gameplay. To achieve an authentic retro aesthetic, the creator chose a rare electroluminescent (EL) display, which produces a soft, glowing pixel effect that masks ha...
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