"He" is one of the most iconic computers in all of history, the
cinematic villain of a space odyssey gone awry. HAL 9000 has
remained forever a symbol of all that we hope computers aspire
to be, yet also the sum of our fears. And now he can be part of
your own household...   Above is about $84 in parts required to
create the HAL 9000 replica. But before you get started, note
the geek factor and DIY skills required to see this project
through is a bit higher than the typical "craft" project, since
this one comes with a warning from its creator, Phillip
Burgess, as HAL 9000 requires not only the right components, but
also the tools for "laser cutting, spray painting, inkjet
printing, sanding, soldering (if adding the voice feature) as
well as patience, well-stocked junk drawer, and a willingness to
improvise."  In other words, this might be a DIY project where
your finalized version doesn't look exactly the same as
Phillip's exemplary version. For example, instead of laser-cut
acrylic, one could improvise and w