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Open Source Tricorder Project Built For Real Science
Original: Open Source Tricorder Is In It For The Science
Hackaday reports on an open source tricorder project designed for genuine scientific use rather than as a novelty prop. Details beyond the headline are limited, but the device appears to be a DIY, openly documented instrument inspired by the Star Trek scanner, aimed at real measurements.
Why now: Open source hardware projects that turn science fiction devices into practical scientific tools tend to draw attention in the maker community.
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