You'd never think this is possible, but this guy has worked out how to use an old SCSI-based HP ScanJet 4c to play music. It even comes with source code for the program required to do it, and a cool video of it in action.
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Uses for an old HP ScanJet #1337
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Well, I'm impressed...usually HP scanners cant even scan images without f#¤%ing up
If there's artificial intelligence, there's bound to be some artificial stupidity.
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I've had a project involving a stepper motor in my first uni semester. When I noticed the different frequencies at different speeds (which are actually different frequencies for the steps), I wanted to program a little melody for startup of the device, but my professor was against it
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I still have a IIc here on my office desk... (and it still works, even with XP !).
And if you are using your scanner for music, why not use your (optical) mouse as a scanner?
It is a Dutch article (with images):
You need a mouse with this chip:
The pinout is in the article (pp = parallel port, |<| = diode).
Here is his software:

Jörg
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Cripes....talk about old.....we have an old Mustek A3 scanner here that just refuses to quit. One of these days I'll have to accidently on purpose drop a hammer on it so as to justify a new one to the wife

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