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Open-Source, Accelerometer-Equipped Glove Allows for Infinite Control Possibilities


Think of the Acceleglove as a socially-acceptable Power Glove for adults. Laced with acclerometers on each finger, the glove comes with an open source SDK that allows for it to control virtually anything--provided you can write the code for it.

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The Hands-Free Etch-a-Sketch

A class project pairs a microprocessor and some accelerometers with the classic drawing toy

SparkFun Electronics is showcasing a recent class project from Alex Dow at the University of Colorado. Derived from a box full of SparkFun widgets, Mr. Dow was able to concoct a digitally controlled Etch-a-Sketch.

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