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could a solar recharger be built into a bug module so as to recharge the batteries when the level starts to drop. You would not need to have it connected all the time, just when needed.
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an infa-red led and program it as a universal remote.
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needs access to VOIP (like skype) calling over wi-fi, and a microphone in the same module.
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This would not only allow great 1-ups, but would be a great prototype staging tool. The I/O could be serial or GPIO, +/- 5 & 3.3v, programmable oscillator clock source -- you could fit a lot in there. You could populate w/chips for Zigbee, crypto, RFID, IR, relays, etc.
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It could integrate the living healthcare monitor to serve for elder groups.
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some way of connecting to a camera's hot shoe. This would tell the bug when a picture is taken and maybe the bug could record gps location, maybe sound, environment conditions, etc.
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a module that would "read" and authenticate currency bills and speak the denominations out loud.
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A "speaking" module for people who can hear, but are voice impaired. Imput would be trough touch screen or mimi keyboard
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refreshable braille cells module for blind developers
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Used for internet connection. Insert SIM card or hook up with IP provider.
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A simple camera for taking videos or photos. Can be used for remote viewing with bug wheels idea hooked up to internet.
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A simple set of wheels to drive your bug. Also used for remote viewing with cell-phone like internet with a camera (viewed in web browser on computer)
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A modular means of creating your own automated audio tool. The system is composed of a series of blocks, each with their own purpose:
-Analog input module with preamplifier, HP/LP filter and Phantom power (all voltage controlled)
-A/D module - to capture any line-level audio
-Analog EQ / Filter module - Can be inserted ANYWHERE in the signal chain.
-Digital EQ / Filter module - like the above, but using DSP
-Analog Dynamics module - Gate / Compressor module - Can also be inserted anywhere.
-Digital Dynamics module - like the above, but using DSP
-Output modules
-Fader module - A fader that can be assigned to any parameter
-Rotary Encoder module - a knob that can be assigned to any parameter
-Button - A button providing on/off functionality to any other module.
Uses are infinite! You can make your own comprehensive analog mixer (with every parameter voltage controlled by the bug), or you can capture many channels of audio directly to digital. The captured digital audio can be recorded, mixed, and/or filtered in the bug (if it is capable) or by another master DSP module.
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A small AC Dimmer or Relay module, controllable via Zigbee or another RF protocol. This block can get it's power from the incoming AC line, and can either use SCR dimming to dim the output or a relay to simply turn on or off the power.
You could walk into a room, plug in a few of these modules into the lightbulbs and lamps, and have an instant dance party! The lights could be dimmed like theatrical or concert lighting figures to correspond to the music, or just to set the correct mood for the evening...
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There are a lot of simple features that would be nice to have on a bug (FM reciever, various singular inputs or buttons, etc.) but it almost seems a waste to put just one on a whole module, and on the other hand they don't seem to go well with anything else to group them all up on one module.
Have a module that simply has many miniature module slots, and then sell separately the miniature modules. That way you don't have to buy a theoretical "reciever module" when all you want is the FM reciever, for example.
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Multimeter or Oscilloscope
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You know the squares on the Bug they could be Triangles.
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MIDI interface to connect to musical instruments. Buglab can be used to process a MIDI stream and not only generate new sounds, but also generate video imagery ('VJ' app).
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Motor driver module to drive motors (e.g. stepper, DC). Motors can be used to construct wheels or other means to move the Buglab around. Or motors can be used to control an external mechanism.
Motor drivers can be used in conjunction with the vonHippel module to gather sensory input.
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Used with bug view could be a portable T.V.
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you can listen to XM while you are are walking or riding in a car that doesn't have XM.
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Add a iPod/iPhone dock connector to the bug base, The iPhone SDK, version 3.0 opened up access to the port,giving direct hardware access - native iPhone apps could power bug modules!
For more info
http://developer.apple.com/iphone/program/sdk.html
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For a future BUGbase version, it would be cool to have a PCIexpress lane or equivalent on the BMI connector. This would open up a whole new world of possible modules for the advanced tinkerer. None of the interfaces currently on the BMI are truly high speed as far as I can tell.
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This would be somewath like the blank module already mentioned below, but with a working contact and perhaps a breakout header. The purpose is to enable users with limited mechanical skills/tools to make prototype modules. The user then only has to make the actual circuit(board) (which most electronics enthusiast would manage) and connect it to the contact. Could be offered in the same colour variations as the "proper" modules.
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