This is a tinyCylon<\/em> because it's, well, tiny and because it is based on Atmel's ATtiny family of microcontrollers. My tinyCylon is a small, electronic device which simulates the red scanner. Add some chrome and you're halfway there!<\/p>\n\nWhere some people look at my little invention and see a Cylon, other people see KITT's scanner from TV's Knight Rider. I guess a lot depends on how old you were when these TV shows were first aired.<\/p>\n\n
Documents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n- Assembly Instructions<\/a><\/li>\n
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