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Shacktopus: Behemoth in a Pack

Posted by timothy on from the decades-long-quest dept.

Chanc_Gorkon writes "Anyone remember the guy who built the Winnebikeo and the Behemoth bikes and kayaks? Well, he's at it again, but this time it's packable. He's taking lithium-ion batteries, solar cells, a Yaesu FT-817 HF radio, a Yaesu VX-6R HT, a Zodiac PDA, Linksys WET-11(older version) retrofitted with a Senao Long Range WiFi Card, cellphone and whatnot, and putting it all into something you can wear on your back. Basically, it's Behemoth in a pack. His website is up for the Shacktopus."

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  1. Any takers? by Infinityis · · Score: 3, Insightful

    I find it funny that this story is so slow to get comments. It's like this guy is the weird guy that everyone knows but nobody wants to be friends with him. "Does ANYONE remember this guy? Anyone...?" And wo no one posts for fear of being associated with him.

  2. Re:uhmmmm by I(rispee_I(reme · · Score: 2, Insightful

    I remembered him, dammit.
    And he's also one of the coolest stories I've seen on /.
    Furthermore, I'm glad he got his rig to fit in a backpack.

  3. Interesting design... by argent · · Score: 2, Insightful

    It's kind of weird how all the control is through serial ports.