HOW TO – Recycled parts decision maker

Computers & Mobile Technology

Old hard drives CD-ROM drives can be repurposed towards a variety of interesting projects but don’t overlook one of the most vital applications – an automated method for making those really tough decisions.

This is a gadget made from recycled computer parts to give an absolute, unequivocal and irrefutable answer to that eternal office question – “Whose turn is it to make the coffee?” Each time the power is turned on, this wonderful device will randomly select a person to do the coffee-run.

(Hmmm, a few more parts and the drive could probably make the coffee itself.)
Techno-geek Roulette (or Who Makes the Coffee?)

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