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JTAG pinout detector

JTAG pinout detector

JTAG is a standard for device testing ports found on the PCBs of many devices. Finding the pads and pinouts for these ports allows hackers to gain access to the embedded systems, their on-board debugging tools, etc., effectively providing a back door. But determining the JTAG pinouts can be a time-consuming and frustrating process. To […]

ElmoSapien!

ElmoSapien!

Robert writes – He’s furry, red, and robotic! Meet ElmoSapien, the fusion of Sesame Street’s legendary Elmo puppet character and WowWee’s fantastic Robosapien RS Media robot. Like VaderSapien, ElmoSapien is out to dominate the world, but in funny, silly, way! Watch the video to see ElmoSapien in action. The costume was made from a Plush […]

Keyless entry hack

Keyless entry hack

Ryan (co-founder of the MAKE NYC group) made a cool keyless entry hack for his apartment awhile back, he writes – Now don’t tell the co-op board, but I crafted a plan to ditch my Mul-T-Lock key for good. My apartment building, of course, uses an intercom system to remotely unlock the front door for […]