Create Your Own Gadget Using the BUGlabs Modular Gadget Factory

by jrjuan on 20/12/09 at 12:00 pm

bdbd_buglabs_bug_bundle As a tech geek, you could be waiting for the latest WiFi device, GPS module or even a motion sensing gadget from big electronic companies. But wouldn’t you like to create your own spy device, your own gadget that will monitor your Tweeter feeds, Facebook status updates or e-mails? All you need is some programming knowledge and BUGlabs Modular Gadget Factory kit, and then you’re all set to build the gadget that you like!

bdbd_buglabs_bug_bundle_inhand You might have heard of modular homes that are composed of prefabricated parts or sections and then built on the site. This same concept is applied on this gadget kit; different prefabricated gadget components are available inside which can be connected to one another to create a new device. Like if you want to create a monitoring device, you could connect the BUGmotion component to the BUGbase and you already have a motion detection device with built-in accelerometer. Want to add GPS capability and remote tracking? Then connect the BUGlocate and you’re set to track, and with the WiFi built-in the BUGbase, you can even view it on the internet! There are a lot of gadgets that you can create using this kit. All you need is some knowledge on Java programming and you can create your own applications. The open-source Linux creation gadget platform doesn’t impede your creativity of having a prototype of the next big consumer gadget hit!