Modder outfits Nexus One with an Arduino-powered, pager-style display — of course

Not satisfied with a Sony Ericsson LiveView as a secondary display for your Android phone, or a dual-screen device like the Kyocera Echo ? Then you might want to consider something like this decidedly more homebrew approach from modder “follower,” which uses the Android Open Accessory protocol to connect the Frankenpager-type contraption you see above to an otherwise ordinary Nexus One. Of course, that two-line display does limit things somewhat , but it will at least let you see the time and any incoming text messages without forcing you to leave your game. Hit the source link below for all the details and software you need to build your own. Modder outfits Nexus One with an Arduino-powered, pager-style display — of course originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 02 Jul 2011 06:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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