April Fool's Day Gift for Propeller Programmer (USBThumb) users
Nick McClick
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April Fool's Day is coming up, and Starlino put together a cool little practical joke project using the USBThumb.
Just plug into the victim's computer, and it will randomly move their mouse while playing a game or using the desktop;
1 - Compatible with all operating systems
2 - Harmless fun: Acts as a second mouse, and goes away when you remove it from their computer
3 - Once the joke is over, you can easily go back to your original Propeller Programmer firmware.
I did a little demo video of the prank.
To upgrade the firmware;
1 - Grab the hex file
2 - Follow the firmware update walkthrough. It just takes a minute or two.
To go back to your normal Propeller Programmer firmware, just go through the tutorial again, but use the firmware here
Enjoy!
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Just plug into the victim's computer, and it will randomly move their mouse while playing a game or using the desktop;
1 - Compatible with all operating systems
2 - Harmless fun: Acts as a second mouse, and goes away when you remove it from their computer
3 - Once the joke is over, you can easily go back to your original Propeller Programmer firmware.
I did a little demo video of the prank.
To upgrade the firmware;
1 - Grab the hex file
2 - Follow the firmware update walkthrough. It just takes a minute or two.
To go back to your normal Propeller Programmer firmware, just go through the tutorial again, but use the firmware here
Enjoy!
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Anyhow, thanks for the birthday present (4/1/72......)
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Originally, I suggestted one that inserted a random key, but Starlino thought it might be too destructive. 'rm -rf / tmp' would be a funny one. The mouse trick is also better for games.
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Particularly as you put a space between the '/' and the 'tmp'.
Don't try that as root kids.
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