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Live2D: Silently Subverting Threat Models

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Arya Voronova
Screenshot of ImHex hex editor, with the MOC3 file structure being reverse-engineered inside of it

In online spaces, VTubers have been steadily growing in popularity in the past few years – they are entertainers using motion capture tech to animate a special-sauce 2D or 3D …read more Continue reading Live2D: Silently Subverting Threat Models→

Posted in live2d, Reverse-engineering, security hacks, vtuber, YouTube

RP2040 Runs Linux Through RISC-V Emulation

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Arya Voronova
A Pi Pico soldered onto a custom breakout PCB, with an SD card connected to it using prototyping wires

We’re used to running Linux on CPUs where it belongs, and the consensus is that RP2040 just isn’t up for the task – no memory controller, and nowhere near enough …read more Continue reading RP2040 Runs Linux Through RISC-V Emulation→

Posted in GNU/Linux, linux, linux hacks, Raspberry Pi, Raspberry Pi Pico, rp2040

PCIe For Hackers: The Diffpair Prelude

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Arya Voronova

PCIe, also known as PCI-Express, is a highly powerful interface. So let’s see what it takes to hack on something that powerful. PCIe is be a bit intimidating at first, …read more Continue reading PCIe For Hackers: The Diffpair Prelude→

Posted in computer hacks, engineering, Featured, Hardware, Original Art, pci express, PCI-E, PCIe, skills

RV-Bridge Takes HomeKit to the Open Road

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Arya Voronova
A gray 3d-printed box with RV-bridge embossed on it, and a connector-terminated bundle of wires coming out of it.

In the world of proprietary protocol darkness, it’s comforting to see that the RV realm (Recreational Vehicle, also known as a motorhome) has mostly settled on RV-C, an open protocol …read more Continue reading RV-Bridge Takes HomeKit to the Open Road→

Posted in camper, canbus, Microcontrollers, rv-c, transportation hacks | Tagged RV

Laptop Motherboard? Let’s Boot And Tinker

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Arya Voronova

Last time, I’ve shared my experience on why you might want to consider a laptop motherboard for a project of yours, and noted some things you might want to keep …read more Continue reading Laptop Motherboard? Let’s Boot And Tinker→

Posted in Featured, laptops hacks, motherboard, Original Art, reuse, skills

Programming SPI Flash Chips? Use Your Pico!

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Arya Voronova
A Pi Pico plugged into a breadboard, with jumpre wires going away from its pins to an SPI flashing clip, that's in turn clipped onto an SPI flash chip on a BeagleBone board

At this point, a Pi Pico is equivalent to a bag full of programmers and debugging accessories. For instance, when you want to program an SPI flash chip, do you …read more Continue reading Programming SPI Flash Chips? Use Your Pico!→

Posted in flashrom, pi pico, Raspberry Pi Pico, rp2040, serprog, tool hacks

Upgrade RAM On Your Pi 4, The Fun Way

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Arya Voronova
Showing a RAM chip being removed from a Pi 4 board, hot air gun in the shot. Area around the chip is covered with kapton tape.

The Raspberry Pi shortage has been a meme in hacker circles for what feels like an eternity now, and the Pi 4 seems to be most affected – though, maybe …read more Continue reading Upgrade RAM On Your Pi 4, The Fun Way→

Posted in BGA soldering, memory upgrade, RAM, ram upgrade, Raspberry Pi, Raspberry Pi 4, Raspberry Pi 4B, repair hacks

Reclaiming A Pi-Based Solar Datalogger

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Arya Voronova
Screenshot from the presentation, showing the datalogger product image next to the datalogger specs stated. The specs are suspiciously similar to those of a Raspberry Pi 3.

There’s quite a few devices on the market that contain a Raspberry Pi as their core, and after becoming a proud owner of a solar roof, [Paolo Bonzini] has found …read more Continue reading Reclaiming A Pi-Based Solar Datalogger→

Posted in FOSDEM, green hacks, home hacks, Modbus, Reverse-engineering, solar, solar hacks, solar inverter, solar power

FOSDEM Sees Surprise Pico Balloon Event

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Arya Voronova
Showing balloon rising up, not too far from the ground, with one of the FOSDEM buildings and sky in the background

At any vaguely-related conferences, groups of hackers sometimes come together to create an impact, and sometimes that impact is swinging something into an airspace of a neighboring country. [deadprogram] tells …read more Continue reading FOSDEM Sees Surprise Pico Balloon Event→

Posted in amateur radio, FOSDEM, HAB, high altitude balloon, pico balloon, radio hacks, rp2040, tinygo | Tagged Balloon

Defender Arcade Rebuilt to Settle a Childhood Memory

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Arya Voronova
Showing the end result - a Defender machine copy in all its glory, with a colourful front panel with joysticks.

[Jason Winfield] had a nemesis: the Defender arcade machine. Having put quite a number of coins into one during his childhood, he’s since found himself as a seasoned maker, and …read more Continue reading Defender Arcade Rebuilt to Settle a Childhood Memory→

Posted in arcade, arcade cabinet, Defender, games, laptops hacks

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