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Decisions...Decisions...old parts and new ideas

by freesetech Apr 22, 2012 12:27AM PDT

Okay,
I have parts from 1 new laptop and 8 non-functional desktop pc's from the late 80's early 90's, a 15'' LCD laptop screen, a wireless card, and a webcam. The problem is I'm not sure what to do with it. Any wild ideas. Maybe build a UAV "drone" that has a programmable flight path and can stream video or a unnecessarily massive computer out of a cabinet that has the combined power of all and a built in screen. Do I finally have the computing power to unmask my heard of robotic minions! I'm looking at this pile and thinking I could do something awesome but have no idea what that is yet.

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by Willy Apr 22, 2012 5:12AM PDT

I take you have computer savvy and engineering skills, then do what makes you happy. IMHO, make a machine that will scan body from a distance and report all ills and is mobile. There you have an idea, now do what it takes, sorry no cash investment. adios -----Willy