• Nokia USB cable is USB-to-FTDI in disguise
[Jethomson] worked out a way to use a Nokia USB cable at a USB to FTDI cable. He was able to pick up one of these cables for less than $3 delivered. A little probing worked out which conductors go with the appropriate signals and from there he developed a way to protect the 3.3v [...]
• Python IR tracking for the handicapped
[Techb] had a friend who was paralyzed after an accident and could no long use a computer. He rigged up an amazingly simple mouse interface using python to implement infrared tracking. The controller was built from an old hat by adding an IR LED and wireless mouse modified so that the button could be clicked [...]

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