The Etch A Sketch Live Stream
Even with its clunky controls and low-res, single-color display, the classic Etch A Sketch remains an absolute fan favorite. There is an undeniable charm to spinning those knobs and guiding a single, unbroken line across the screen that beats a standard pad and pencil any day. This appeal has also made it a favorite target in the hardware hacking scene, inspiring everything from automated drawing robots to strange retro computer peripherals.
Last year, YouTuber Tekavou put a new spin on the classic toy with a creation he called the Teka-Sketch. Instead of just modding the original plastic shell, he completely re-engineered the toy from the ground up. The Teka-Sketch is completely digital, with an E Ink display that clears without shaking. That’s a major change, but it still stays true to its roots by drawing every image as a single, continuous, unbroken line.
Comparing the original footage with an...
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