• Your project doesn’t necessarily have to be a refined masterpiece to have an impact on the global hacker hivemind. • Case in point:this great demo of using a 64-point time-of-flight ranging sensor. • [Henrique] took three modules, plugged them into a breadboard, and wrote some very interactive Python code that let him put them all through their paces. • I nowabsolutelywant to set up a similar rig and expand on it. • That’s the power of a strong proof of concept, and maybe a nice video presentation of it in action. • What in particular makes [Henrique]’s POC work is that he’s written the software to give him a number of sliders, switches, and interaction that let him tweak things in real time and explore some of the possibilities.
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Henrique’s recent proof‑of‑concept (POC) demonstrates how a 64‑point time‑of‑flight ranging sensor can be quickly assembled on a breadboard and controlled via interactive Python code. The demo features sliders and switches that let the user tweak sensor parameters in real time, showcasing a range of potential applications while also openly highlighting the prototype’s limitations. By presenting both the functional aspects and the areas for improvement, the POC serves as a compelling template for others to replicate and extend. The article notes similar enthusiasm sparked by a Commodore 64 Wordle POC, underscoring the broader appeal of well‑crafted, exploratory prototypes.
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