Bug Base & Modules – Hardware Hackers Unite

The International 200 CES is by far the best gadget show around and of course you know that. You can find anything and everything, but how would you like to make your own? Well my little friend now you can make anything your little heart can think of from photo to GPS unit thanks to the people from Bug Labs.

Picture an open source hardware platform that allows you to hack to your hearts content. The “BugBase” allows you to do just that.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pictured above is the foundation of your BUG device and hold on because here’s what you get:

• A fully programmable and “hackable” Linux computer, equipped with a fast CPU, 128MB RAM
• Built-in WiFi
• A rechargeable battery
• USB, Ethernet, and a small LCD with button controls.

It also has a tripod mount for ease of use I suppose. You get all this gadget goodness for $299.00 not including the modules. The java based software if free from the Buglabs.net website. The modules sold separately start at $69 and only go up to $99. a reasonable cost for a unit you can use to build just about anything you can imagine.

The BUGbase houses four connectors for users to combine any assortment of BUGmodules to create their ultimate gadget. Ever wanted to do GPS photo blogging? Then snap on the GPS module and the photo module and write the program to make it work. The software seems to be easy enough for the novice coder to pick up on and start programming away.

The Modules & Base

BJ normally wouldn’t get this excited about something like this but this product is truly something special and has the potential to change the way we look at home brew in the future. Look for something more from Buglab’s in the upcoming weeks, and make sure to visit their website.