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The 1k resistor just lets the device know there’s an MCU on that line. The device would then provide power on that pin before talking to it

Not today, but two years ago. Our ocean buoys started calling in from March 2nd on February 28th. I describe the bug as part of my presentation at the Embedded Online Conference ba…

Shameless plug: I made a version of this you can order yourself from JLCPCB (with some bonus connectors.) https://alvarop.com/2023/07/usb-cable-tester Github project: https://githu…

Try connecting it to a USB2 port, use a USB extender, or a USB2.0 hub. This is a know issue with USB3 ports: https://www.usb.org/sites/default/files/327216.pdf

I use it to play Settlers of Catan, Pictionary, Codenames, etc… several times a week with family. It’s my only travel device and I use it to watch movies on planes. I also use it f…

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Shameless plug: If you want to hear a bit more history about the previous vulnerability on the LPC55S69, we talked to Laura about it in our podcast: https://unnamedre.com/episode/5…

Sofar Ocean Technologies | Multiple Roles | San Francisco, CA | Onsite | Full Time | https://sofarocean.com At Sofar we connect the world’s oceans. We build the technology to creat…

I keep hearing great things about GRC's InitDisk. Unfortunately it's windows-only, but it's able to format almost anything you throw at it: https://www.grc.com/initdisk.htm

Reminds me of Samy's website. For a fun time, try to view the page source: https://samy.pl/

Tendonitis :(

Couldn't find an archive link, but the product page works and has the description: https://www.tindie.com/products/gcormier/megadesk/

Nice! I mostly want to use it on Cortex-M0/3/4 microcontrollers, which are much less complex.

"The ELF support is in progress and is able to link large programs such as Clang or LLD itself. Unless your program depends on linker scripts, you can expect it to be linkable with…

I was able to just scroll down and click on "view the details" and "see what to fix" in each section.

I've been using the Point( https://minut.com/ ), which is half the price and no annual fee. I mostly use it for temperature/humidity sensing, but it also has sound level logging/al…

Yeah, Flamingo had them. Cost $69/night for two beds, so not bad.

Everything seems to be worded just right in case they don't deliver. From the FAQ: "As a contributor to this Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign, you are supporting Airing’s intent to …

Thanks for organizing! I did it back in DEFCON 14 and had a blast! Where's a good place to discuss/ask questions about the rules? EDIT: Just found https://github.com/Defconbots/201…

I just press shift + scroll wheel for horizontal scrolling

The retro-reflective surface makes sure the projector light only bounces back in your direction (well most of it). Someone standing a few feet away won't see what you're seeing.

I'm using my original beaglebone as my 'home automation' server. It's been a while since I work on it though. http://alvarop.com/2013/02/automation-progress-light-alarm-a...