Hardware Hacking Projects for Geeks

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Introduction

Summary

These skills should allow you to build the advanced projects in the book,

such as the one in Chapter 8, How to Hack a Building-Size Display. The

parts mentioned here are ones that are commonly used, but the list is by

no means exhaustive. To expand your knowledge of what is available, read

through an electronics component catalog such as the one from DigiKey

(http://www.digikey.com). When I have a bit of free time, I like to browse

the catalog to see what new chips and connectors are available. Browsing

the web sites of the actual component manufacturers is also a good way to

learn more. Read through a few data sheets and applications notes for new

parts from one of the big semiconductor companies. The application notes

are usually good tutorials on how the new parts work and what types of

circuits can be made with them, and can often give you ideas for a new hack

of your own.

Summary

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