From a distance, it just looks like a big rusty metal box. But a closer inspection reveals the latest achievement in Syrian rebel technology: The Sham II. The homemade armored tank is built from the chassis of a car and other spare parts. The rebels proudly tell anyone who will listen that the Sham II is “100% made in Syria.” The tank is named “Sham” after ancient Syria. But inside the tank is a surprising hack using game joysticks from a Sony PlayStation.
PlayStation Tank: Lethal Steering Wheel
As impressive as a DIY tank might be, the best part is the steering wheel. The rebels hacked a Sony PlayStation controller to control a tank’s movement, acceleration, and weapons.
More DIY Innovation?
War is nasty business, but this Sony PlayStation tank hack is very impressive. So what’s next from the hardware hackers in Syria? Maybe the Sham III will have a mobile hotspot, so the driver can remotely control the tank from a safe distance. Viva the Joystick Revolution!!!
Via Russia Today
Frank Wilson is a retired teacher with over 30 years of combined experience in the education, small business technology, and real estate business. He now blogs as a hobby and spends most days tinkering with old computers. Wilson is passionate about tech, enjoys fishing, and loves drinking beer.
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