If you’re the kind of person, that love to experiment new thing, then this YBox2 Kit will be your next playground.

The YBox2 (this sound like the Y2K for me) is a DIY networked set-top box, which it’s allows you to connect it to TV with customized contents.

This YBox2 kit built using the new Parallax Propeller chip, and we can start hacking whatever we like. Three cool functions of YBox2 are weather widget, twitter widget and alarm clock widget.

The useful features for YBox2:

  • Compatible with any NTSC or PAL TV
  • Works with any network router that supports DHCP
  • Kit fully equipped with an Internet-enabled bootloader
  • IR receiver for TV remote control
  • Colorful LED
  • Piezo Buzzer (Generating tones, beeps and alarms)
  • Stylish Pushbutton for the input purpose
  • Multiples programs to experiment
  • Fits perfectly in all altoids tin

Seen YBox2 is equipped well with an Internet-enabled bootloader, that is means you can upload any new programs directly from your computer (No need to find any special cable or prop-plug) without hassle.

Once you try this YBox2, you will love it for sure. [Start here]

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