The ybox2 is a simple network computer system that you can solder together in an afternoon. Based around the multiprocessing Parallax Propeller Chip, the designers of the ybox2 added a built-in Ethernet controller, video output, infrared remote control sensor, full-color status LED, and even a piezo speaker.

For you geeks who've been dying to get your hands on a Propeller microcontroller, the ybox2 makes it easy to experiment -- the built-in program loader lets you upload new code over the network without special cables or tools. If you aren't already familiar with the Propeller, it's a unique multiprocessor programmable in a built-in high-level language called Spin as well as assembly language. Each of its eight cores can access common memory and an array of I/O pins that can be configured to talk to almost anything.

Important Note: Assembly is definitely required. You'll need a soldering iron, some solder, wire clippers and some skill. It will take you about two hours to assemble the kit.

White Hat Uses: Black Hat Uses: * Write a new game for it! (we did) * Visualize network information * Display alerts on your monitor's PIP window * Run it headless as a remote sensing appliance * Drive a robot with it! There are plenty of free I/O lines to control servos and motors. * Use it to [redacted by corporate counsel] other people! * Install inside a network and [redacted by corporate counsel] * Intercept [redacted by corporate counsel] and [redacted by corporate counsel] * Try and take over the [redacted by corporate counsel]