$0.03 Calibration for Touch Sensitive Devices Making the headphones more reliable and exploring low power options on the PFS173.
reverse-engineering Reverse Engineering IoT: Firmware Extraction Doing it the 'hard' way. Firmware extraction. U-boot shenanigans. Band-aid patching. Oh my!
Cyber Apocalypse 2023 - The Cursed Mission (Hardware) Having some experience last year, the going was easier this year as I knew that I was looking for and how the flag might be encrypted. The following are my solutions for the hardware category of the competition. Timed Transmission Downloading and running Logic Two from Saelae reveals the flag
oneplus OnePlus One Fastboot fix I fixed my OnePlus's One fastboot driver by using the same driver that was recognised by Windows for ADB and reassigned to the detected fastboot device.
Padauk Conversion Mod: Wired to Bluetooth Headphones I upgraded my Custom One Pro headphones with Bluetooth and touchpad controls so I don't get violently yanked back to my table every time I forget my headphones are plugged in.
CTF Cyber Apocalypse Intergalactic Chase Writeup - 2022 Writeups for the Hardware Challenges from the Cyber Apocalypse from HTB!
framework Review of the Framework Laptop I got a Framework... and I love it! While it has some issues, but it also some legitimately great features: modular ports, DIY editions, and user replaceable parts!
offensive security Obtaining the OSCP in 2022 Reflections on working for and earning the OSCP certificate!
Padauk Using a 3 cent micro as a motor controller for a salvaged motor How I put a recycled printer DC motor together with one of the cheapest chips in the world to make an intelligent DC motor.
3 cent microcontroller Using the 3 cent microcontroller as a encoder counter Making a rotatory encoder counter in under a dime.
2021 To Buy or to Build Some thoughts on buying vs building and the rules of thumb that I use to get by.
2021 Simple Wireless Measurement Device This is a wireless measurement device designed to measure the life of low-power circuits in IoT systems. It pairs with a companion device that allows accurate time-series measurement of power performance.
IoT Picking a cellular module for IoT A collection of cellular devices and selection considerations for IoT
Silicon Labs Fixing Simplicity's Studio KEIL C51 Licensing Issues Fixing code size errors and licensing issues in Simplicity Studio
2021 How to get a good computer for cheap How to get a high-quality Windows development machine on the cheap. Or how I tricked out my Thinkpad from Ebay.
2021 Harnessing solar for sensors 🌞 Proving power to wireless devices from the sun. INFINITE ENERGY!
Silicon Labs Thunderboard BG22 âš¡ Is the BG22 best platform for learning Bluetooth Low Energy? With excellent documentation, a great IDE experience, and a low price, I definitely think so!
2021 Design Analysis - Sparkfun's Spectacle Project A design analysis of Sparkfun's soon-to-be retired Spectacle platform. What went wrong and what lessons can we learn?
Google Google Cloud PCA I recently passed my Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect. I have consolidated some of the most useful information I found while studying and provide some analysis for the new case studies.
Python Modelling audio trilateration Modelling audio trilateration in Python! Read: if three people hear a sound at different times, can they find the common location?
GCP My experience taking the Google Associate Cloud Engineer exam How I prepared and passed the Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer exam. What I learned, what tools I used, and some tips when it comes to answering questions
2021 Review: Udacity Data Engineer Nanodegree Disappointing. The features of Udacity that I care about aren't present here. Don't waste your money or your time.