Hacking a Toy or Device
Bring in a toy or simple electronic device to hack into. A cymbal-banging monkey toy, a computer mouse an electronic keyboard, etc. Something you don’t mind breaking. Before bringing it in, open up the device and try to figure out how it works. Without destroying it, study the components (electronic, mechanical ,etc). Think of ways you can trigger your devices with sensors or ways the device’s components can be repurposed. Document your process (photos, video, etc) and write down your ideas on your blog. We will continue the hacking in class.
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The Common Methods of Hardware Hacking
Simple ways to circuit bend a toy