Resurrect Your Old Code With a DIY Punch Card Reader 100
First time accepted submitter mchnz writes "Need to read in some old punch cards? Have a hankering to return to yesteryear? I've combined an Arduino, the CHDK enhanced firmware for Canon cameras, and the Python Image Library to build a reader for standard IBM 80 column punch cards. You can see it in action in "Punch Card Reader — The Movie" or read more about it." This is an inspiring, intimidating project.
Re:Horribly inefficient (Score:5, Funny)
I'm confused.
Why would you want to use fewer legos?
Kinda Slow (Score:4, Funny)
Quick way to win friends, jam the reader with about 15 people behind you.
Now get off my lawn!