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I imagine a future evolution of this could be embedding it on a raspi with a USB barcode scanner, and putting a control screen in your pantry.
by cheschire 7y ago
I imagine a future evolution of this could be embedding it on a raspi with a USB barcode scanner, and putting a control screen in your pantry.
- knicholes 7y agoYou can read barcodes with your phone camera. No additional hardware required.
- patmorgan23 7y agoSpecialized hardware reads barcodes faster and more accurately which really makes a difference when you using them a lot
- alharith 7y agoIn addition, lasers scan extremely well in low light conditions due to the intense light a laser outputs which illuminates the barcode so the sensor can read it, even in the dark. Just imagining the frustration of trying to perfectly angle your camera to scan a can of beans in your dark cupboard makes me want to toss my phone against a wall.
- giancarlostoro 7y agoPhones have flash now. Except budget phones.