Open hack 2011-hardware-hacks

Introduction to hardware hacking
Sudar Muthu
Research Engineer
Yahoo! Labs
@sudarmuthu
http://sudarmuthu.com

agenda
Why hardware for a software hacker?
Isn’t it tough?
Anatomy of a hardware hack
Arduino
Demo #1
Talking to internet using YQL
Demo #2
Talking to mobile (Android ADK)
Demo #3
Some hack ideas

Why hardware for a software hacker
Ability to interact with the physical world.
Removes the different layers of abstraction.
It’s very satisfying to see objects obeying your command.
Open lot of possibilities, especially in mobile space.
It’s Fun!

Isn’t it tough?
NO!

Isn’t it tough?
NO!
And I will show you how 

Sensors
Motors
Processor
Anatomy of a hardware hack

Motors

sensors

processor

arduino
Visual Basic for hardware
Includes both Hardware and software
Photo credit Arduino team

Demo
Let there be LIGHT

Hardware setup

Talking to internet
What you need?
An Ethernet Shield or A Wifi Shield

Talking to internet
You can also use YQL 
Both JSON and XML parsers are also available

Demo
Real time stock Quote indicator

Talking to mobile (android)
What you need?
ADK board or
Arduino and USB Host Shield

Demo
Control LED’s Using Android phone

Hack ideas
Get whether data and show it creatively
Control a bot using Yahoo Messenger
A creative way to show Messenger buzz
Share business cards using NFC
Snail mail alert
A plant that pings you in Messenger when it needs water
Get a ping in Messenger when your pet/child goes out of the door
Most importantly have fun 

Thank you
Sudar Muthu
@sudarmuthu
http://sudarmuthu.com
http://github.com/sudar

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