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Use the motion detector with the camera and write a little programming and you've got yourself a camera that only takes photos when no one is moving, eliminating the need for christmas picture retakes... ick.
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Posted by geb_a 11/17/2008 09:21 AM PST Port a version Scheme to the Bug...
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Control your tv, lights and more with this module
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Posted by Matt 11/15/2008 11:04 PM PST This module would feature positive/negative terminals with various switching and voltage regulation capabilities which the user could configure to power/control DIY gadgets and experiments of their own devising.
The module could include, and/or could access from another dedicated module, additional battery power.
It could also be used as a multimeter, or if not, a dedicated multimeter module might be a good idea as well.
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a module or set of modules that can attach to wheels or treads to add movement to the BUG. must use rechargeable batteries, sell replacements for the battery. either add a suspension system to the module or sell a seperate suspension for all-terrain mobility.more than 4 wheel attachments, too allow different wheel sizes
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a camera that shows the infrared spectrum as opposed to visible light
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a touchsceen to make it easier to navigate the software on the BUGbase without a computer
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Posted by dicecode 11/15/2008 04:32 AM PST surveillance - build integrated modules with webcam, automated motor controlled by remote software, ethernet port with ADSL client or GSM module that can be triggered remotely (the GSM module should be capable of setting allowed numbers to be accepted). With a lightweight OS with a few basic functions a user shall be able to utilize existing ADSL line or use a supplementary line to keep watch of his/her home or any other premises desired.
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Posted by p.zurek 11/14/2008 11:22 AM PST Pico projector module like the one recently introduced by Texas Instruments
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A phun 2d physics keyboard and screen module.
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Night vision, heat sensing, slow motion, invisible spectra, etc.
Combined with matthew's tank tread or imoyer's robot wheels, would make a cool robot device.
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How great would it be if you could have a java api to your house's thermostat. Having several remote sensors could allow for more strategic heating and cooling. Even better you could write a fuzzy logic program to make your HVAC heat and cool more efficiently.
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Humidity, temp & presure reader based based on SHT-15 and SCP1000
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Stereo Audio Module
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RFID reader
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Barcode scanner module
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a hard disk SSD module to store data from the bug base
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Cell phone network connector
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A USB connector so I could download apps to my BUG while away from the computer by plugging a Flash Drive to the connector, then on the screen, copy the app onto the BUGBase
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Posted by alicia 11/07/2008 08:12 AM PST Scanner of all types: barcode, pen scanner for books, RFID scanner all in one.
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Posted by 3melon 11/04/2008 06:19 AM PST Stereo Camera Module for multi biometrics, robotics, Stereoscopy, Stereo Video Conferencing, Image Super Resolution, D&R etc.
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Posted by hoss 10/30/2008 11:31 AM PDT DMX is a simple RS 422/485 Protocol to control primarally Automated Lighting and Dimmers. There are many standalone consoles out there like the Flying pig Whole Hog, or ETC Expression, as well as portable units used for diagagnostics. The bug would be a great Standalong DMX console to store simple ques for trade shoes that use DMX lighting.
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Add IR, blue tooth, wireless, microphones and servo motors. With these additions I could see going as far as completely automating a house. Open blinds when you wake up. Turn on lights when you get home. Unlock the door when your blue tooth phone gets in range. Respond to hand motions to turn on/off tv, stereo...the super clapper :-).
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Posted by posix4e 10/29/2008 05:17 AM PDT USRP and gnuradio :)
http://gnuradio.org/trac/wiki/FAQ#UniversalSoftwareRadioPeripheralUSRP
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A Moduloe that lets you connect to 3G wireless network, when you arent in rang of a WIFI network
Cell phone network connector
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Posted by orn310 10/26/2008 09:35 PM PDT Well, I personally think that a mounting base would be a really good idea, expecialy if you do a couple of the noted suggestions (How are you going to have a robot if you can't mount the bug base.
It would be especially good if you made two different versions of it: one with the bottom I/O ports connected to a cable so that they are were the top I/O ports are, and one that leaves the bottom ones were they are.
And two more things:
Keep it cheap (so that it's easy to modify)
and Keep it Simple!
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Posted by imoyer 10/24/2008 04:40 PM PDT A sub-base module with a motor controller and powered wheels to take the bug wherever it wants to go. This would sit under the BUGBase - maybe come with a 45deg mirror to mount on the camera so it can look ahead instead of at the ceiling. Omni-wheels? Bug could be a kick-ass robotics platform with its computing power and expandability.
Next might be a snap-on set of legs instead of wheels.
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Posted by natevi 10/23/2008 08:09 PM PDT Take a motion sensor, camera, mobile broadband, and gps and clip it to your belt. If it senses something bad going on it immediately alerts 5 family members or friends with a message saying SOS and it will also have a button on it in case it doesn't sense it. The gps will give them the location of were you are. It will also have another button on it to immediately alert 911.
Submitted by: Nate at natevi@yahoo.com
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Posted by Jonta 10/17/2008 01:55 PM PDT Simply indicate how often you want a picture to be taken, and how many. Possibly also show it at 24 fps on the device.
Cobble one camera on each side, and it makes a timelapse for both sides, setting the two videos side by side/one on top of the other.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timelapse
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Xbee module
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WiMAX is emerging to replace city-level WiFi networks. There should be WiMAX module.
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I can't find any WiFi module here. It would be great to have one with a/b/g/pre-n support.
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It would be great to have a GSM & CDMA modules with an ability to make voice calls, send sms and connect to internet. I believe that many applications like GPS maps are useless while you don't have internet access.
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A higher res camera with a larger lens including autofocus and macromode. Maybe even a real flash instead of the USB flash. Programmable manual mode including f-stop, exposure time, etc, maybe even RAW image support. Among other things, this would make applications like a barcode reader truly useful.
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a bug module with different inputs and outputs such as IR, serial, s-video, cable, ect...
and other cool stuff
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Multi band Cellular chip
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Wireless charging module like http://www.wildchage.com
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Posted by joelaud 10/09/2008 07:36 AM PDT For hardware hackers it would be beneficial to have dry contacts, powered contacts, and analog contacts. In combination with an A/D and D/A array and appropriate code the module could function as a sensor base for multiple applciations.
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A different version of the BUGview that is the length of two modules but with one connection.
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Add vibration capability to the bug base
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A Biometric Module or Modules for collecting biometric data
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A Card Read/Wright Module that would allow you to read things like hotel key cards and then clone that data to a blank. Granted it might be able to make cloning credit and debit cards easier but it would be great for small businesses that have multiple employees who need secure access
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build a BUG that connect to the internet and i'll pay $500
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Posted by jnyika 10/06/2008 01:21 PM PDT A RFID or Bar Code Scanner module.
Build it and i swear i will buy.
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Stackable Modules where multiple modules could be stacked on one another. Sort of like old scanners where the printer and scanner shared the same parallel port, or like the game gene cartilages for old Sega and Nintendo consoles. A stackable module would simply have a plug on the bottom and a port on top, opposite the plug with the connections running straight through. That way you wouldn't be limited to just 4 modules. You could stack a screen on top of a memory expansion module or a module with interfaces on and outside edge instead of the top.
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An oscilloscope / volt meter combination module with ports for probe wires. all the settings for a modern oscilloscope and voltmeter would be accessible from the view module.
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Posted by fabricio 10/02/2008 10:54 PM PDT Just a big volume-style knob module, to precisely control stuff and be cool.
Something along the lines of Griffin PowerMate http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/powermate
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Posted by bailey 09/29/2008 02:12 PM PDT Have a simple module with a dinsmore compass. Provides orientation. Could use it to include information in photographs on what direction you were facing when the photo was took, or combined with the gps unit would provide better navigation capabilities.
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Posted by jflash 09/29/2008 12:01 PM PDT Mini-radar module that contains a tiny rotating radar antenna. LCD module could display the output. Would be super useful in low/no light situations and would just be super kool in general.
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Make a plastic case which will store modules the base unit and the power adapter to unit could have the modules horizontally aligned both sides of a virtical compartment where the base unit fits and across the bottom of the unit a space for the power unit
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Make one of the modules a CO2 detector great for students but also making sure the air in a lace is ok to use
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Is there room for a two way radio which would allow collaboration using other modules and maybe the ability to send info between bugs this would incorporate visual and audio
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Posted by jflash 09/27/2008 07:43 PM PDT Simple LCD graphical module with mic and line in that helps you tune up any instrument.
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Small 3" high-resolution display (VGA or SVGA) for viewing still photos and video. This would complement the current BUGview module by offering much better image quality but not providing the touch screen input capability.
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Posted by scw2 09/25/2008 12:08 AM PDT Ultrasound probe module, allowing for on the go portable medical ultrasonography
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