There are many things I could do at #39C3, and I brought
- some of my SpacemiT and other RISC-V boards
- a #DECT dev board by @funkeleinhorn
- two TP-Link 4G routers
Plus I could work a bit on Fiedka (https://fiedka.app) again, maybe integrate the intel_fw library I just created.
WDYT? Wanna meet up?
I'll be at the Open Source #Firmware #assembly again, as usual.
As you might have noticed, I’ve been looking into VStarcam firmware lately. My analysis of 367 firmware branches found something astonishing: starting with approximately 2022 VStarcam has been systematically and intentionally undermining the security of their cameras, adding mechanisms designed to leak the authentication password. While we can only speculate about the reasons, it’s clear that these cameras cannot be trusted with access to the Internet. https://palant.info/2026/01/07/backdoors-in-vstarcam-cameras/
My latest blog post: VanSpoof - Prototype 2 - Echo Firmware
https://mikecoats.com/van-spoof-prototype-2-firmware-1/
In part 1 and part 2 of building my first VanSpoof prototype, I managed to flash the microcontroller on the PCB with a blinky demo. This time round, let's see about sending and receiving some serial data.
#code #eBike #electronics #embedded #firmware #hardware #openSource #reverseEngineering #rust #rustLang #software #stm32 #vanMoof
My latest blog post: Back 2 Basics - R-2R Ladder DAC
https://mikecoats.com/back-2-basics-r-2r-ladder-dac/
The first in a series of 'back to basics' projects, building real, practical, circuits. This time it's an R-2R Ladder DAC.
#code #electronics #embedded #esp32 #firmware #hardware #microPython #python
Apparently 8bitdo now has a website for updating firmware in controllers, which they intend for Linux users (they recommend Windows and MacOS users continue downloading their firmware updater app).
I have an 8bitdo controller, so theoretically I could now update the firmware. The question I have is...why?
I have never updated the firmware of a controller in my life. Moreover, I have never updated the firmware of any peripheral.
I have never updated the firmware of a mouse.
I have never updated the firmware of a keyboard.
I have never updated the firmware of a speaker.
I have never updated the firmware of a pair of headphones.
I have never updated the firmware of a monitor.
I have never updated the firmware of a thumb-drive.
I have never updated the firmware of a charging cord.
And I don't understand why I'd want to. What's the benefit to me of updating the firmware on a device with a fixed function that it already performs? What have I been missing out on by not updating the firmware of my controller?
#GameControllers #Firmware #8bitdo
The #DelugeCommunity has done it again!!! The #synthstromdeluge #opensource #firmware codenamed Derbyshire (after Delia D) and version 1.3.0 has been released!!!
You can get the latest from the Deluge Community site's download page: https://delugecommunity.com/downloads/
The #synthstromAudible Deluge has recently celebrated its 10th anniversary since its release and it's still going very strong thanks to open-sourcing its firmware a couple of years ago. The Deluge Community has plenty more arrows in their quiver. There's plenty more exciting news to come about the next version 1.4 and the big refactoring toward 2.0....
It's still a great time to own a Deluge, which many consider the perfect #desertisland #dawless #musicgear . A #daw in a box, so to speak. The one piece of gear that would satisfy one's #musicproduction needs.
I'd expect great videos from gear nerds who usually cover the Deluge on YouTube. Stay tuned!!!
Happy 4th of November!!! What a day!
For a more complete changelog doing justice to the astounding job the devs and the community have done, see this: https://delugecommunity.com/changelogs/changelog/#c130-derbyshire
