Hacker News with Generative AI: Hardware Hacking

Hacking the Yamaha DX9 to Turn It into a DX7 (2023) (ajxs.me)
Like many vintage synth enthusiasts, I keep a keen eye on the local classified sites for the odd bargain that might pop up.

Vintage Synths, Music Technology, Hardware Hacking

100 points by elvis70 32 days ago | 27 comments

JTAG 'Hacking' the Original Xbox in 2023 (ret2.io)
Released in November 2001, the original Xbox was Microsoft’s first venture into the game console industry. With its hardware closely resembling a cheap but versatile PC of the early 2000s, the device came under the immediate scrutiny of technical hobbyists looking to run ‘homebrew’ code and alternative operating systems on it.

Gaming Consoles, Hardware Hacking, Retro Gaming

3 points by _Microft 32 days ago | 1 comments

JTAG 'Hacking' the Original Xbox in 2023 (ret2.io)
Released in November 2001, the original Xbox was Microsoft’s first venture into the game console industry. With its hardware closely resembling a cheap but versatile PC of the early 2000s, the device came under the immediate scrutiny of technical hobbyists looking to run ‘homebrew’ code and alternative operating systems on it.

Gaming Consoles, Hardware Hacking, Microsoft Xbox

189 points by transpute 35 days ago | 21 comments

I created an open-source Hardware Hacking Wiki – with tutorials for beginners (hardbreak.wiki)
The goal of HardBreak (https://www.hardbreak.wiki/) is to collect knowledge about Hardware Hacking / IoT hacking in one place.

Hardware Hacking, IoT, Open Source, Tutorials, Security

737 points by hw-f3nter 39 days ago | 118 comments

Show HN: We open-sourced our compost monitoring tech (github.com/gtls64)
Welcome to the Monty Home Device Hacking Guide repository! This guide provides step-by-step instructions for extending the functionality of the Monty Home BLE device using a Raspberry Pi.

Open Source, Hardware Hacking

236 points by montycompostco 92 days ago | 57 comments

Spotify Bricked the Car Thing, So I Hacked Mine [video] (youtube.com)

Spotify, Hardware Hacking, Video, Software, Audio

11 points by martin_a 112 days ago | 2 comments

Ask HN: Tips for hacking a TV? (ycombinator.com)
I've got a spare television lying around (specifically, a Samsung UN24H4500), and I thought it'd be fun to take a crack at seeing what I can do with it. The only hitch is that I've never really done any hardware hacking before, so I don't really know where to start!

Hardware Hacking, Electronics, Televisions, Reverse Engineering

78 points by fewgrehrehre 128 days ago | 70 comments

Man-in-the-Middle PCB Unlocks HP Ink Cartridges (hackaday.com)
It’s a well-known secret that inkjet ink is being kept at artificially high prices, which is why many opt to forego ‘genuine’ manufacturer cartridges and get third-party ones instead.

Hardware Hacking, 3D Printing, Consumer Electronics

82 points by kidbomb 145 days ago | 41 comments

Displaying RTSP stream on a jailbroken Kindle Paperwhite (cri.dev)
As crazy/stupid as it sounds, I did it.

Hardware Hacking, E-Readers, Streaming

11 points by modmodmod 155 days ago | 2 comments

Jailbroke my Kindle to use it as an e-ink monitor (github.com)

Jailbreaking, Kindle, E-Ink Displays, Hardware Hacking

421 points by adtac 200 days ago | 139 comments

Modchipping a Fridge (kennedn.com)

Hardware Hacking, DIY Projects, Retrocomputing

39 points by kennedn 215 days ago | 22 comments

Introduction to Hardware Hacking with a Raspberry Pi (voidstarsec.com)