As part of a team reverse-engineering the binary blob driver for the ESP32’s WiFi feature at Ghent University, [Jasper Devreker] saw himself faced with the need to better isolate the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/01/15/reverse-engineering-the-esp32s-wifi-binary-blob-with-a-faraday-cage/)

Feeding The Fire by Robot
https://hackaday.com/2024/01/15/feeding-the-fire-by-robot/

It might seem a little bit counterintuitive, but one of the more carbon-neutral ways of heating one’s home is by burning wood. Since the carbon for the trees came out …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/01/15/feeding-the-fire-by-robot/)

PDP-11 Trouble With A Ruthless Power Supply Issue
https://hackaday.com/2024/01/15/pdp-11-trouble-with-a-ruthless-power-supply-issue/

After [David Lovett] of [Usagi Electric] was donated a few cars full of DEC PDP-11 minicomputers of various flavors and vintages, he passed on most of them to loving homes, …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/01/15/pdp-11-trouble-with-a-ruthless-power-supply-issue/)

AI Binoculars Know More About Birds Than You
https://hackaday.com/2024/01/15/ai-binoculars-know-more-about-birds-than-you/

2024 is the year of adding Artificial Intelligence to everything. Now, even a pleasant walk in the woods is getting a dose of AI: optics manufacturer Swarovski has announced the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/01/15/ai-binoculars-know-more-about-birds-than-you/)

Breaking The Flash Encryption Feature Of Espressif’s Microcontrollers
https://hackaday.com/2024/01/15/breaking-the-flash-encryption-feature-of-espressifs-microcontrollers/

Block Diagram of the ESP CPA Board (Credit: Courk at courk.cc)
" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/esp32_side-channel_attack_cpa_board_diagram.png?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/esp32_side-channel_attack_cpa_board_diagram.png?w=800">Espressif’s ESP32 microcontrollers come with a Flash encryption feature that when enabled ensures that the data and code stored on the (usually external) Flash chip is encrypted with AES-256 (ESP32) …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/01/15/breaking-the-flash-encryption-feature-of-espressifs-microcontrollers/)

Countdown to a Spaceship Simulator
https://hackaday.com/2024/01/16/countdown-to-a-spaceship-simulator/

[Jon Petter Skagmo] claims that the spaceship simulator he’s working on is for his daughter, but we think there’s an excellent chance he’s looking to fulfill a few childhood dreams …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/01/16/countdown-to-a-spaceship-simulator/)

Betavoltaic Battery Rated To Provide Power For 50 Years
https://hackaday.com/2024/01/16/betavoltaic-battery-rated-to-provide-power-for-50-years/

A newly introduced battery called the BV100 by Chinese Betavolt Technology promises to provide half a century of power, at 100 μW in a 15x15x5 mm package. Inside the package …read more (https://hackaday.com/2024/01/16/betavoltaic-battery-rated-to-provide-power-for-50-years/)

Keebin’ with Kristina: the One with the Really Snazzy Folding Keyboard
https://hackaday.com/2024/01/16/keebin-with-kristina-the-one-with-the-really-snazzy-folding-keyboard/