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Sat, 02 May 2009 10:08:16 +0000

[...] “Il Bug è un computer Linux multiuso progettato e realizzato da Bug Labs. L’hardware è totalmente aperto e si può personalizzare con diversi moduli aggiuntivi (GPS, fotocamera, adattatore Wi-Fi, USB, etc.)” (Fonte: TechCrunch) [...]

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El OPen-Source Hardware de Bug Labs : La Cofa - Blog de Vigilancia Tecnológica — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:59:45 +0000

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By: Bug Labs physical prototyping platform - Small Surfaces

Bug Labs physical prototyping platform - Small Surfaces — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:18:43 +0000

[...] TechCrunch wrote that Bug Labs “is creating a Lego-like hardware platform that tinkerers and engineers can use to create their own digital devices…It starts with a BUGBase, which is a general-purpose Linux computer about the size of a PlayStation Portable, encased in white plastic. This has four connectors that plug right into the motherboard. The company will also make a variety of modules that can plug into the computer—like an LCD screen, a digital camera, a GPS unit, a motion sensor, a keyboard, an EVDO modem, and a 3G GSM modem. (There are also places to add USB, Ethernet, WiFi, and serial ports). Bug Labs is planning on making 80 modules over time, and hopes outside companies and developers will create their own.” [...]

By: Rhythmeering

Rhythmeering — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:23:06 +0000

Community Electronics: The Saga Continues…

My last post on dematerialization dealt with developments suitable for experienced engineers, but Bug Labs wants to broaden that to include consumers:
Because everything we’re doing is open source, you are free to make it perfect yourself. You …

By: David Knox

David Knox — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 04:02:08 +0000

This is similar to products already out there. What about the Virtual Cogs (http://www.virtualcogs.com/) that have been on the market for >1yr already?

By: Viktoras Angelopoulos

Viktoras Angelopoulos — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 23:06:35 +0000

Slim, I personally don’t think that “open-source” can reffer to hardware like it does to software.

Buglabs started smooth IMHO! A “base” as their product with the right price, and correct documentation on how the base interacts with modules etc can be a huge boost to small companies to make a module that is unique [maybe for a niche crowd?] and serves a certain purpose.

I can see this small thing in my hands with 5-6 bought modules to act like a cellphone, a camera, a GPS and… God knows what!

Sweet!

PS: i don’t disagree that arduino is really “open” but it doesn’t have [for the time being] the criterias for easy commercial adoption like the “lego” thing!

By: Slim Amamou

Slim Amamou — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 15:07:37 +0000

but still it’s not opensource hardware. i don’t see the wiring schematics in their website. it’s just closed source hardware running open source software.

this is opensource hardware : http://www.arduino.cc/

By: Design Sojourn | Strategic Industrial Design Blog

Design Sojourn | Strategic Industrial Design Blog — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 23:34:36 +0000

Build your own product with Bug Lab’s Open Source Hardware…

I’m floored. This is not a trick, nor is it a story out of Star Trek, and best of all its not even a concept. Yesterday, November 01, 2007, Bug Labs launched for the first time to the public, pictures of what to me would be one of the biggest …

By: Sam Nova

Sam Nova — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:42:07 +0000

Now this was the greatest I saw today, made my day. I will defiantly look into this when it gets released, just hope that they will ship out of the US.
I really like the idea about been able to take the ‘blocks’ you want/need and put them together and then been able to program for it yourself.
How about two displays, two camera.. oh, and that ‘transporter’ they mention on their site.
Got to play around with some ideas and blog about it.
Keep the good news coming.

By: carmen

carmen — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 16:22:46 +0000

my commodity chinese phone already does everything this thing claims to do, plus plays no-DRM videos and runs Opera. im having trouble seeing where this thing provides a solution that isnt already met with an iPhone and an optional accessory at most.

the whole idea strikes me as very 80s. you know, when peoples HiFis consisted of a stack of 5 units taking up as much space as a small fridge, instead of an iPod.. remmeber them?

By: Amit Elhanan

Amit Elhanan — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 16:03:36 +0000

Oh my god, this device is the coolest thing. This might end up be like “Tickle Me Elmo” for Gadget Freaks. Any idea how much this is going to sell for? I am so excited about this. I will most likely use mine for camera/gps combo. cool!!!! one thing though is that it only has 128 MB and I didn’t notice if they will have a module for SD cards and stuff like that… but still cool!!!

By: Steve Ballmer

Steve Ballmer — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 15:41:36 +0000

I think I’m starting to understand, LEGOS!

btw:
I love my kids! Do you? Let me put that another way, do you let them use Macs?
I once had a grounds keeper for the Northeast lawn, I gave hinm a 3400 sqft house, 58k salary, truck and performance bonuses. I went there one evening to complain about a dandylion I found near the heliport. When I walked in I discovered he and his family had four 24″ iMacs in the place! I called the department of social services which took the kids to foster homes, I fired him and had him deported and made his wife a maid in the south-west wing!
Now you tell me if having a Mac is good for your children!

http://fakestev...er.blogspot.com

By: Erick Schonfeld

Erick Schonfeld — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 15:21:53 +0000

Sorry IE6 users, resizing now.

By: Scintilla

Scintilla — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 12:44:51 +0000

Well, them AND people who have no choice because we’re checking this site from work and the company won’t let us install any other browsers.

By: Sebhelyesfarku

Sebhelyesfarku — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 11:49:45 +0000

Only morons use IE6.

By: Chris Davis

Chris Davis — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 10:11:52 +0000

Please resize for IE6!

By: gabyu

gabyu — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 09:48:37 +0000

well my rss agregator cropped the picture… you guys needs to use mypictr, my favourite resizer

By: Planet Malaysia

Planet Malaysia — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 06:14:42 +0000

WTH is this?

By: linuxamp

linuxamp — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 04:25:11 +0000

Their website says one of the upcoming modules is a “teleporter”. Imagine the fuel savings!!

By: Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 04:19:35 +0000

Too bad TechCrunch does not understand the Internet.

2515 pixels wide…maybe uncov.com will do a write up and label this site: “Fail”.

By: whoopie

whoopie — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 03:56:39 +0000

make it fun, make it cheap, keep it open, people might buy it

hardware hacking could be big

By: Aaron

Aaron — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 01:58:18 +0000

TechPRGuy (number 5), I can do you one better. I want one of these yesterday!

By: sweller

sweller — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:30:05 +0000

this is a great idea, I wish them the best of luck.