Do you think it's possible to make a USB Linux powered can opener?

Hangdog42 · 04-20-2005, 10:57 PM

Now, of course, once the beer is cold (or the can is opened) you'll need a quick way to light the BBQ . However, I am at a complete loss as to how you could use a USB link in this.

Capt_Caveman · 04-21-2005, 02:56 AM

Can opener..pfft that's for newbs! tldp.org has a howto on making a linux powered coffeemaker. I don't believe it's usb, but it should give you some ideas:
http://www.ibiblio.org/pub/Linux/doc...le/Coffee.html

t3gah · 04-21-2005, 10:54 PM

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Originally posted by Hangdog42
Now, of course, once the beer is cold (or the can is opened) you'll need a quick way to light the BBQ . However, I am at a complete loss as to how you could use a USB link in this.

Too bad we can't see the video that's quoted in the explanation at your link... there's this note now

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http://ghg.ecn.purdue.edu/~ghg/

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The people in charge have requested this web site be removed. 2/6/2003
--ghg

The ruling powers at purdue...

J.W. · 04-22-2005, 02:33 AM

Nah, you just need to know where to look. You can watch the video(s) of the liquid oxygen BBQ here

Go Boilers!! (I went to Purdue) -- J.W.

scoops98 · 04-24-2005, 10:11 AM

dont cds spin in there drives? option here to modify this. No idea how as i'm about as practical as using windoz to control a car. I bought a cup warmer powered by USB, that'll keep your hot chocolate warm