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Hardware Hacker's AV Arsenal

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a list for anyone interested in hardware hacking, whether youre a beginner or intermediate wanting to compare notes :)
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Logic Analyzers

the hallmark of any hardware hacking workshop. the backbone, utterly necessary. analyze that logic, nerd! :p

 
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zero lag, high latency, amazing. industry level.
Best 1080P HDMI KVM Extender with Zero Latency & PoE
 
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cheap, utilitarian, and simple.. gets the job done.
HiLetgo USB Logic Analyzer with EMI Ring
 
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a step up from the humble usb version. more robust and long lasting, less problematic and replaceable.
LA1010 USB Logic Analyzer 16 Input Channels 100MHz
 
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good for beginners, simple and effective.
Logic Analyzer 8CH 24MHz USB Kit w/Base
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this is the one ive been using for about a year now wiht no issues. i quite like it, sleek and looks like a bit of a hacker gadget.
USB Logic Analyzer 16CH 400MHz 16G Depth
 
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high-end type of device. would love to one day get one of these to add to my arsenal. i hear they are basically the best one.
Logic 8 (Red) - 8-Channel Logic Analyzer

Interfacing / Electronic Tools

gotta hook those bad boys up to the ol computer somehow, don't we?

 
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literally the most useful, utilitarian, and helpful device ever invented for hardware hacking. a must have, start here
Bus Pirate v3.6a Multi-Protocol USB Tool
 
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one of the most reliable multimeters out there. commonly call any multimeter a “fluke” bc of this guy.
Fluke 117 Digital Multimeter with NCV & Low Impedance
 
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look at the helping hands. look at them!!!
YIHUA 926 III 60W Digital Soldering Kit
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an essential, for those who know the drill
Goupchn Multimeter Test Leads Kit 4.9ft
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necessary and effective.
AiTrip CH341A EEPROM BIOS USB Programmer Kit
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Hot Air Rework Stations

a pinnacle of the process. 

 
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top of the line, works like nothing else.
YIHUA 948-II 4-in-1 Hot Air Rework Soldering Station
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mid range but definitely effective.
WEP 882D 2-IN-1 Soldering & Hot Air Station
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mid-higher range, works great and for a long time.
YIHUA 862BD+ 2-in-1 Soldering Iron Hot Air Station
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another prime mid range option. 2 in one.
YIHUA 8786D 2-in-1 Hot Air & Soldering Station
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this is what lab-grade perfection looks like.
SUGON 8620DX 110V Digital Hot Air Rework Station
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mid-lower range, but yes- lab grade.
861DW 110V 1000W Hot Air Rework Station
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harbor freight version, if you catch my drift.
TOOLOUR 2-IN-1 851D Soldering Station Kit
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a fantastic high-mid range option.
VEVOR 1000W Hot Air Rework Station, Digital
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compact for the amount of quality.
X-Tronic 6020-PRO-X 750W Hot Air Rework Station
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Development Boards

check em out, glitch something out.

 
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wanna go crazy? try voltage glitchouts with this device
Nandland Go Board FPGA Dev Kit w/ USB, LEDs, Buttons, 7-Segment, VGA, PMOD
 
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one of many in a classic collection of beginner fpga boards.
Digilent Basys 3 Artix-7 FPGA Trainer Board
 
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another mid range option for ECE beginners or self-taught hobbyists.
Digilent Nexys A7-100T FPGA Trainer Board
 
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this is certanly the absolute best looking of the bunch. hashtag aesthetic…
Digilent Arty S7 Spartan-7 FPGA Board
 
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aw, it looks like a raspberry pi zero!
Kiwi 1P5 FPGA Board
 
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good for logic analysis and firmware features.
Altera MAX10 FPGA Development Board - MaxProLogic
 
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modular, sleek. the only limit is your own persistence.
Digilent Cmod A7 Artix-7 FPGA Module
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aw, look at the little hat he is wearing.
Xilinx Artix-7 M.2 Dev Board A100T/512MB
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this one is for diy retro gamers, handheld diy, or possibly even jailbreaking/hacking 3ds etc.
Sipeed Tang Nano 20K GW2AR-18 FPGA Board
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this one is for the risc-v gangsters…
Sipeed Tang Primer 20K FPGA Dev Board Kit
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saved the best for last in this category. this is the ultimate one.
Digilent Zybo Z7-10 Zynq-7000 ARM/FPGA Board

Programmable Power Supplies

ciricuit bending wildness 

 
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futuristic core lookin' little thing. cute.
DC Power Supply 30V 10A Variable USB QC
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retro lookng!! tweak some circuits in style,, go wild.
Programmable DC Power Supply 0-30V 0-10A USB
 
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lower-end, but it does the job
DC Power Supply 0-30V 0-10A Adjustable SPS-3010
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literally built for laboratories. cannot miss with this one.
UNI-T UDP3305S-E 4-Channel 328W DC Power Supply
 
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the one i choose to use. old reliable, been beating this thing up for a year or so now.
FNIRSI DPS-150 30V 5A Variable DC Power Supply