DIY USB Servo-Guided Water Gun 66
An anonymous reader writes "What better way is there to learn something than by making your own DIY gadget? Here's a new video showing how to use a common hobby servo, in conjunction with a small water pump, to create a USB controlled water gun! You can use your keyboard to aim and fire at an unsuspecting passerby. Both fun and educational, this project looks like a great DIY weekend project for any IT guy, wanting to make sure people think twice before asking a stupid question!"
Re:Microcontroller? (Score:5, Informative)
Oh wait, nevermind, they're just trying to sell their kit. You might as well buy an Arduino [wikipedia.org] since it's cheaper and has more applications [arduino.cc]. The only thing it lacks compared to the other is an LCD screen, but I figure it makes up for it by having a big community [arduino.cc].
Re:USB != serial (Score:5, Informative)
whaddya think the "S" in USB stands fer, huh?