This document introduces hardware hacking for software hackers. It discusses why hardware is interesting for software developers, that hardware hacking is accessible even for non-experts, and provides an overview of the components involved in a basic hardware hack. The document demonstrates hardware hacks using an Arduino, including controlling LEDs and getting real-time stock quotes from the internet. It provides several example project ideas for creative hardware hacks.

2. Introduction to hardware hackingSudar MuthuResearch EngineerYahoo! Labs@sudarmuthuhttp://sudarmuthu.com

3. agenda Why hardware for a software hacker?

4. Isn’t it tough?

5. Anatomy of a hardware hack

6. Arduino

7. Demo #1

8. Talking to internet using YQL

9. Demo #2

10. Talking to mobile (Android ADK)

11. Demo #3

12. Some hack ideasWhy hardware for a software hacker Ability to interact with the physical world.

13. Removes the different layers of abstraction.

14. It’s very satisfying to see objects obeying your command.

15. Open lot of possibilities, especially in mobile space.

16. It’s Fun!Isn’t it tough?NO!

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

18. SensorsMotorsProcessorAnatomy of a hardware hack

19. Motors

20. sensors

21. processor