I picked this one because it had the best face. The wording/typos on the box were definitely a good sign that there was some quirkiness afoot. It came with a stack of 100 cards, each with a very minimal "barcode" consisting of 8 bits of information, meaning 256 possible barcodes/drawings. The cards were separated into five categories: food, animal, plant, vehicle, and circle (obviously). I loaded up the “bulbous cactus” card and sent it on its way. It talked. It sang. It’s perfect.
Let us commence the evisceration.
Tearing it Down
If I'm being honest, this is my favorite part.
On the bottom we have a few ultra-recessed screw-holes. You'd think at this point I'd be properly equipped to deal with these, but I'm not. Without fail, every hardware assessment helps me realize what I still don't have (besides patience). No matter how many specialized tools or components I amass in my home lab, there's always something that I end up having to buy. At this point I could have easily purchased what I needed for same or next-day delivery, but that would require patience. I could have probably 3D printed something to do the job. Again, I'm not that patient.