Modular Gadget Factory

Modular Open-Source DIY Gadget Factory

What is BUG?

BUG is a baby monitor. BUG is a security system. BUG is a GPS device. BUG can read barcodes, draw pictures, update your twitter feed, and control robots. BUG is a platform for learning, rapid prototyping, and experimentation. BUG is just about whatever you want it to be. So, the BUG can be anything, but what is it?




BUG is a set of tools that lets you create personalized gadgets and devices. It's open-source and modular, letting you literally snap together the device you need. Backed by a community of enthusiastic developers, BUG development continues to grow more exciting and diverse. Because BUG is open-source, it doesn't impede your creativity. If you've got an idea for a gadget, it's easy to throw it together. For example, your garden is being chomped on by some unseen entity. Snap a motion-detector and a camera onto the BUGbase, write some Java, and you've got gadget that'll catch the family of deer that roams through your yard.

Unhappy with Google maps street view? Snap on the GPS module and the camera, and code your BUG to take geotagged photos at specific intervals and roll your own. Got an RC helicopter? Snap on the vonHippel breakout-board module and the touch-screen module and code an interface to fly your helicopter on your BUG. Are you a cartographer? Snap the GPS and the touch-screen modules on, a smidgen of Java, walk to the corners of your property, and bang zoom, you've got a map.

The point of BUG is to create gadgety loveliness without all the hassle of reverse-engineering, DMCA restrictions, or closed-API PIA AEIOU and sometimes Y. The BUG and all its modules are open, well documented, and free to hack away. Find more information about BUGlabs.

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Giant R2-D2 Plush

Poor Artoo had it rough. He had to suffer through two generations of whiny Skywalkers, he rarely ever got to fly INSIDE a starfighter, and he had to put up with C-3PO for decades. But one thing kept the little droid going - at the end of the day, there was no one the ladies wanted more than Artoo.

It's true - Amidala, Leia, Oola, even Sy Snootles were all over his smooth dome. And whether he was serving drinks, communicating with Imperial computers, or shocking Muppets, R2-D2 always gave the ladies what they wanted: someone who would listen. And now R2-D2 is ready to listen to you! This almost life size Giant R2-D2 Plush is ready to love you forever. Soft enough to sleep on, this droid will never bleep back to you. But he will be there for you when you need him.

This Giant R2-D2 Plush was originally created as a San Diego Comic Con exclusive, but we've picked up some to make sure you get the droid lovin' you need. Because remember: when the Sith hits the fan, the best place to be is hugging your droid.

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FreeLoader Portable Solar Charger

Charge your iPhone everywhere that having sun light. The cost of most forms of energy has increased a lot recently and will likely only go up in the future. And not only the monetary cost but the cost to our environment needs to be considered. Thankfully, the energy emitted from the Sun is still free.




The Freeloader Portable Solar Charger can help you tap into this free source of energy; you simply plug it in and point it towards the Sun. Freeloader Portable Solar Charger is an advanced portable charging system that can power any hand held device anywhere, anytime. The Freeloader gets power from its solar panels or via a supplied charging cable that plugs into your computers USB port.

Once charged, the internal Li-Ion battery can power an iPod for 18hours, a mobile phone for 44 hours, PSP for 2.5 hours a PDA for 22 hours and much more. Supplied in a tough but stylish aluminium body, Freeloader can take the knocks of every day life whether on a business trip in New York, back packing in the Andes or chilling on a Caribbean beach.

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Buy some Gadget for your Mother

Do you know the important celebration is coming? If you forget that this Sunday is a second Sunday of May, I just want to remind you to think about your mother in this Mother’s day celebration.




Mother's Day is a holiday that recognizes motherhood in general and the positive contributions of mothers to society. In Canada, Mexico, and the United States, Mother's Day falls on the second Sunday of each May. We use this day to honor our mothers.

I’m sure that everybody loves his/her mother but sometimes we may ignore our mother despite the fact that she is the one who love us most. Can you imagine about the little woman who is very patient? She gestated for 9 months happily because she knew that her child’s growing up in her body. After she had you, she took care of you and she is attentive to you until now. Moreover, she is very tired from her both work and house work. So, it’s a good chance for spending your time with mother on this day. You can give your mom the day off for relax and let her take it easy.

You may have little party in your family and buy some gift for your mother. If you don’t have any idea or still hesitate about the gift, I’d like to suggest you. Although I believe that every mother like everything that her child chooses for her, it will be better to give the thing that is favorable. Firstly, I want you to think about your mother’s favorite thing or concern about her personality. For example, Flower in both buying fresh flower and hand made flower you make by yourself. If you have enough money for buying brand name items like cosmetic, perfume, bag, wallet, cloth, watch and shoes, it’s also the good idea because I think almost women love these things.



Lastly, I hope you can make this Mother’s day to be the best day in this year for your mother. Don’t forget to hug her and tell her that you really love her!…I think you’ve already know about it.

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