TechTalk

I just ordered a new FoxBoard, what is a FoxBoard, its awesome! Let me explain.
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I am busy working on a project where I need to control a device via a computer, the interface is not at all complicated, I need to basically control 2 potentiometers, to tweak the function of the device. Potentiometers are used in many products, for such things as volume or frequency, controls or any other analogue input. A potentiometer or variable resistor, can change its resistance according to the position of the turning knob.

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Saw this today and thought it was brilliant!! Modifying hardware to play tunes!
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The Wii Fit, was launched recently. It is the latest offering in the Wii range from Nintendo. The fit adds a new control device to the Wii platform in the form of a balance board, which looks like a large bathroom scale. You stand on it and control movement by moving your body. Really fun and quite a workout. Ever Wondered what would happen if you could combine this with a pc and control applications using it, well wonder no more. Fly around the earth using the Wii fit board and Google Earth!!
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