i got an idea not to long ago. i'm trying to create a "super computer", if you will. i have everything i need but i'm not to familar with parts of electronics. any way, the things i have are a stereo, speakers, computer, and a dvd/vcr player. all of it is just old stuff that nobody uses but every thing works. my parents through out the old speaker wire but i have a whole role of it. so far i've taken the shell off of the computer and i removed the drives and unpluged everything. i also removed the rack that held the drives and the power source that all the wires lead into. i was very cautous not to damage anything. basicly i took every thing out exept the mother board and the stuff attched such as the video grafics card. i tried to find some information online about the components and what they do. i couldn't find anything. (of course). as for the dvd player, i pretty much just got the shell off.
my plan as to what im using everything for is as follows.
computer: process info, store data and memory
dvd/vcr: parts that will allow it to read/scan things
stereo: same as dvd/vcr and also to enhance sound
some other things are listed below.
security cam: enable vision (mom works for security company)
computer keyboard and mouse: basic controls
computer monitor: display
wiring plan
as for wiring, the computer's mother board will most likely be the main foundation of the whole thing. for the camera, i'll use a cable that splits so i can connect it to both the monitor and computer.
goal: my goal is to basicly create a "brain". a computer that can interact. a computer that can process very much like the human brain. a computer that will start conversations or ask questions on its own without someone saying something first. it will even have its very own personality. "artificial intelligance". if anyone has some tips or info on parts, please let me know.