Transforming an iPhone 8 into a Solar-Powered Vision OCR Server
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Summary
The article discusses how the author transformed their old iPhone 8 into a solar-powered Vision OCR server, processing thousands of images off-grid. The setup saved the author money and showcased the capabilities of renewable energy and Apple's Vision framework.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledMost people toss their old iPhones in a drawer when they upgrade. Me? I turned mine into a 24/7 OCR server.
I could have just run this on my Mac like a normal person, but where’s the fun in that?
Short Answer: I don’t know, I
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