BeagleBoard finds new purpose in DIY wearable computer

We've already seen the small and flexible BeagleBoard used for a couple of different DIY projects, but few quite as impressive as this wearable computer built by Martin Magnusson. In addition to complementing any outfit, this rig runs Angstrom Linux, uses a modified pair of Myvu Crystal video glasses (and some stylish shades) for a display, and simply relies on a Bluetooth keyboard for input and a tethered iPhone for internet connectivity. Of course, if the shoulder strap isn't your thing, Martin has also demonstrated that the rig can discreetly fit in a standard CD case -- check it out after the break, and hit up the source link below for a look at the complete build process.

[WilliamNighthawk Posted Jul 29th 2010 2:05AM]

VEGETA! What's his power level?

This... This can't be... IT'S OVER 9000!

[Coke Posted Jul 29th 2010 2:17AM]

what!? Nine Thousand???!?!

[The Geek Posted Jul 29th 2010 2:24AM]

@Coke ETSSSS UUUVER NYNTHOUSSSSAND

[zeal Posted Jul 29th 2010 2:36AM]

@WilliamNighthawk

*smashes Scouter*

[liftedngifted1 Posted Jul 29th 2010 2:41AM]

@WilliamNighthawk Wow im actually watching DBZ right now.. *Up-ranks WilliamNighthawk

[Mentat Posted Jul 29th 2010 2:44AM]

@WilliamNighthawk

Oprah was just as surprised

[Mike10010100 Posted Jul 29th 2010 2:47AM]

@WilliamNighthawk

I was thinking more along the lines of:

We are the Borg. Lower your shields and surrender your vessels. We will add your biological and technological distinctiveness to our own. Your culture will adapt to service us.

[DefPoet Posted Jul 29th 2010 4:04AM]

@Mentat When Oprah said "they have over 9000 penises" on live national television it was the most epic and disturbing thing ever to be heard

[Neotyguy40 Posted Jul 29th 2010 10:29AM]

@WilliamNighthawk

Nuh uh! I did this almost 6 months ago! Why the heck didn't I make it into an article on Engadget?

[Firehazel Posted Jul 29th 2010 11:13AM]

@DefPoet O RLY? That's... wow.

[Juggernaut408 Posted Jul 29th 2010 2:06AM]

Universal Solider meets NERD!

RUN !!!!!!

[Juggernaut408 Posted Jul 29th 2010 2:06AM]

@Juggernaut408 HEAD FOR THE HILLS!!

[WilliamNighthawk Posted Jul 29th 2010 2:07AM]

@Juggernaut408 I knew something about this screamed badass.

[Ucvbn Bjfyuvs Posted Jul 29th 2010 2:24AM]

@Juggernaut408
You will be assimilated.

[reddevel Posted Jul 29th 2010 8:45AM]

@Juggernaut408

OMG look what he's wearing its hideous!!! There is no way you could go out in public with that and not get made fun of. The wearable computer looks interesting though.

[VanNorden Posted Jul 29th 2010 2:16AM]

Looks pretty cool actually, very cyberprep

[Kizorblade Posted Jul 29th 2010 2:25AM]

I think this would be way cooler if he didn't wear a shirt covered in flowers.

[Mngolian Posted Jul 29th 2010 2:31AM]

@Kizorblade I think it would look better on a soldier or a buff person

[littlebitstrouds Posted Jul 29th 2010 2:28AM]

Gooooooot

[detonator Posted Jul 29th 2010 2:49AM]

Oh, "that" CD case?!

[harkening Posted Jul 29th 2010 2:56AM]

If I learned one thing from Snow Crash, it's that no one likes a [censored] gargoyle.

[catacost Posted Jul 29th 2010 9:52AM]

@harkening I'm glad I wasn't the only one to immediately think this.

[typesett Posted Jul 29th 2010 2:57AM]

New purpose? Chastity Belt.

[KenEsq Posted Jul 29th 2010 2:59AM]

So, that's what being assimilated looks like. I think I prefer seven of nine.

[AppAziplock Posted Jul 29th 2010 3:03AM]

I shat bricks.

[batmobile Posted Jul 29th 2010 3:24AM]

Or he could just ditch the strap and use the iPhone he is tethering to...

[TheQuestor Posted Jul 29th 2010 4:29AM]

@batmobile You know if this site had mod points and I had those mod points I'd use them all on this comment.

[Stoichiometry Posted Jul 29th 2010 7:50AM]

@TheQuestor

He can't, since he needs to hold it using the death grip.

[Masterdebated Posted Jul 29th 2010 3:24AM]

This guy gets all the giggity, I am so sure of it.

[GGG Posted Jul 29th 2010 3:43AM]

and just how is this thing useful?

If i want truly portable mobile computing i can use my smartphone

[DefPoet Posted Jul 29th 2010 4:01AM]

@Mentat When oprah said "they have over 9000 penises"on live national television. it was the most epic and disturbing thing anyone will ever hear from a television

[DefPoet Posted Jul 29th 2010 4:03AM]

http://blog.ted.com/2009/03/10/sixth_sense_demo/
is a better option

[iptydafu Posted Jul 29th 2010 6:33AM]

that chick's pissed

[Amusednow Posted Jul 29th 2010 7:18AM]

looks like a catcher to me. or sinead o'connor on a extreme hunger strike.

[Shawnmaybay Posted Jul 29th 2010 8:13AM]

This is one of the most beautiful and hysterical comment sections I've read in a while.

[jonbruc Posted Jul 29th 2010 8:39AM]

The nerdbot came from the future to infiltrate hipsters' bookstore coffeshops.

[GSGeek Posted Jul 29th 2010 8:49AM]

Resistance is futile... The perfect outfit for the office IT guy you love to hate ;-).

[klamerus Posted Jul 29th 2010 10:14AM]

Nothing says "GEEK" like 5 pounds of visible hardware.

[OfficialStudio Posted Jul 29th 2010 10:35AM]

Yeah become a total "Snow Crash Gargoyle" :-(

[Landon Donovan Posted Jul 29th 2010 11:28AM]

What a tool

[Antiapplekid Posted Jul 29th 2010 12:45PM]

omg a terminator run or your life

[infamous1 Posted Jul 29th 2010 4:10PM]

what is this lol

[LegoGuy23 Posted Jul 29th 2010 6:56PM]

This is like the sunglasses in Deamon and Freedom™

[LegoGuy23 Posted Jul 29th 2010 6:57PM]

@LegoGuy23
P.S.--- Except for the fact that this behemoth draped down your chest.

[Eternal Density Posted Jul 29th 2010 7:07PM]

Doesn't look pretty but the future has to start somewhere!

[LordBlazer Posted Jul 29th 2010 7:49PM]

oh thought it said beetleborgs.

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.teenidols4you.com/blink/Actors/wesley_barker/wba-beetle_40.jpg&imgrefurl=http://community.livejournal.com/beetleborgsfans/3384.html&usg=__7-rJGxdCN2BYQa2PKzFkgdzM7ug=&h=572&w=768&sz=61&hl=en&start=0&tbnid=Lwyt6bdBUmdmwM:&tbnh=146&tbnw=193&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dflabber%2Bbeetleborgs%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DX%26biw%3D1353%26bih%3D795%26tbs%3Disch:1,isz:m&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=134&vpy=397&dur=1796&hovh=194&hovw=260&tx=88&ty=215&ei=XBNSTL7ODoT48AaUouz3Ag&page=1&ndsp=29&ved=1t:429,r:22,s:0

[Skaterx999 Posted Jul 30th 2010 4:46AM]

Gargoyle. Awesome.

[tiuk Posted Jul 30th 2010 2:38PM]

@Skaterx999 This was also my first thought.