IN_Box - 27/8 - Sunday
Sunday, August 27, 2006
Cooking using your computer!
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/23/30-usb-port-powered-bbq/
Further Reading (Japanese): http://xe.bz/aho/24/
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even if you do not own a Prescott based Intel processor, you can still cook with your computer if you have 30 unused USB ports available =)
originally an USB cup warmer, Kaizo Aho Ichidai, creator of this thingamijig, unsurprisingly finds it inadequate for frying an egg.
thus, he bought 30 USB cables and matching hubs and modified the cup warmer to run on the combined power.
given each USB port provides 500mW of power, 30 of them would provide 15W, enough for a bit of barbecueing.
he cooked some frozen meat within minutes after that.
do not try it at home though. unless you have an USB-powered Fire Extinguisher ready.
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/23/30-usb-port-powered-bbq/
Further Reading (Japanese): http://xe.bz/aho/24/
==
even if you do not own a Prescott based Intel processor, you can still cook with your computer if you have 30 unused USB ports available =)
originally an USB cup warmer, Kaizo Aho Ichidai, creator of this thingamijig, unsurprisingly finds it inadequate for frying an egg.
thus, he bought 30 USB cables and matching hubs and modified the cup warmer to run on the combined power.
given each USB port provides 500mW of power, 30 of them would provide 15W, enough for a bit of barbecueing.
he cooked some frozen meat within minutes after that.
do not try it at home though. unless you have an USB-powered Fire Extinguisher ready.
