Cluster computing with Furby, and more
Utilizing the Furby platform to build a super computer?
Surprisingly, the Furby CPU can be overclocked significantly, with a corresponding boost in computing power. The biggest problem, however, is that of cooling, because for some reason the units are covered with an insulating fuzzy layer that encourages the buildup of heat rather than enhancing cooling like a standard aluminum heat sink would have. This particularly ill-considered and impractical design decision was probably something that the marketing department came up with, perhaps because of something related to the name “Furby.”
Interesting. Hacking a Furby is a somewhat common hobby, as evidenced by the amount of information available on the internet, try a google search. For example, certain types of remote controls have been proven to affect a Furby.
It is also fairly easy to pick up a Furby from eBay.
If you’re intrigued enough to dig deeper into the world of Furby hacking, you might benefit from some visual inspiration:
The Furby is a weird thing to behold.
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