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Colin O'Flynn is an embedded security expert, author, and former professor with interests in hardware hacking and open-source development.

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The post discusses modifying a welding pedal for a Miller 6-pin connector, specifically the ArcCaptain pedal. It provides information on adapting other welding pedals to the Miller 6-pin connector, including the connector part num...
The text discusses the issue of hard drive compatibility with the Ubiquiti Dream Machine (UDM) SE and provides a solution involving the use of a shim to ensure a proper fit and connection. The author shares their experience with a...
The text discusses the author's experience with Glasgow device and how it was used to explore a parallel NAND device. The author explains the process of mounting the FLASH chip, using Glasgow memory-onfi command, modifying Glasgow...
The text discusses the resistors and capacitors in the Intel LGA1700 (12th/13th gen, i9 3900k) and provides information on their sizes and values. It also offers suggestions on how to source replacements if damaged.
The text describes the progress of a project called Danni Build, specifically the completion of three parts and the test assembly. The author discusses the process of marking and drilling items, the use of a milling machine with D...
The text is a summary of the New England Hardware Security Day 2022 talk given by Colin O'Flynn. It includes links to recreate the demos from the talk, such as DFA on Raspberry Pi with PicoEMP Pi on Pi Violence, RISC-V Soft-Core, ...
The text is a detailed teardown and test point mapping of Apple's AirTag, revealing the internal components and how to access them. The author discusses the process of removing the board, identifying test points, and connecting to...
The author provides a teardown of the Analog Discovery Pro, revealing the internal components such as the Zynq XC7Z020, AD9648 ADCs, and DDR memory. The post also includes observations on the power supplies, relays, and jumpers, a...
The article discusses the challenges of crossing clock domains in FPGA designs, focusing on the issues of metastability and multiple clocks. It presents experimental results on failures and solutions to the problem.