CueCat, Suggestions?

[Nikita]

Hello Guys & Dolls,

I just found a new CueCat. ( those stupid dot-bomb upc scanners) I know you can "de claw" them and use them to scan and archive your books or CDs but since I have a relatively small collection of books and and even less of a need to scan any remaining useless CD cases. iTunes took care of that easily. WTF do I do with it, now? Are there any non obvious uses for this thing? I'm just stuck in a one function frame of mind and looking for some creative ideas. I don't mind moding it myself, but I need a decent project. So that said, anyone with creative ideas or maybe you've been there done that and have some experience to offer up, I'm listening. Secondly, If you got something interesting, or useless and outdated, I might trade if you're looking for a CueCat.

Thanks much!

[boredsilly]

Re: CueCat, Suggestions?

You've probably already seen this idea but the only remotely interesting thing I've seen for moding a Cuecat (besides the guys that detonate them or turn them into a rocket) is a wireless transmitting keylogger.

http://www.afrotechmods.com/cheap/cuecat/cuecat.htm

It seems like a lot of work for little payoff but if you're into electronics, it might be fun. Good luck in your quest.

[Nikita]

Re: CueCat, Suggestions?

You've probably already seen this idea but the only remotely interesting thing I've seen for moding a Cuecat (besides the guys that detonate them or turn them into a rocket) is a wireless transmitting keylogger.

http://www.afrotechmods.com/cheap/cuecat/cuecat.htm

It seems like a lot of work for little payoff but if you're into electronics, it might be fun. Good luck in your quest.

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. I'm trying to start a list of ideas and then maybe I'll throw a dart at it. :-)

[LosT]

Re: CueCat, Suggestions?

I did quite a few CueCat hacks back in the day....the most useful was simply a flashlight...

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[Miss Jackalope]

Re: CueCat, Suggestions?

Nakita, since you found a Cuecat, can you come over to my storage unit and find mine, so I can learn how to hack it?

There is a ton of Cuecat stuff in here and is written by some of our crew to boot:
Hardware Hacking: Have Fun While Voiding Your Warranty

[barry99705]

Re: CueCat, Suggestions?

Heh, been using one of those all day today. Rescanning the library.

[astcell]

Re: CueCat, Suggestions?

I found one at a thrift shop, they gave it to me for free because they had no idea what it was. I planned to mate it with a Hello Kitty.