Jawi has a new version of his client for the Logic Sniffer. This supports new features in the experimental Verilog core from dogsbody. Download it here. Here’s the major updates, see the changelog for more: RLE routines are heavily updated to match the latest firmwares of rasmus and IED/dogsbody. Now supporting 8, 16, 24 and […]
Category Archives: software
Online circuit simulator
There is a java based circuit simulator at falstad.com, capable of simulating many passive and active components, as well as logic.
Intro to reverse engineering software
In his article, Discrete Cosine presents some basic information on reverse engineering hex files. A quick primer highlighting simple concepts about file analysis. If you’ve hacked hardware and wondered where to start with software, check this out.
Altera CPLD/FPGA Quartus II design tutorials
If you have an Altera development board, such as the MAX V CPLD board or the UP1, UP2 or DE series of board, Altera has a collection of free video tutorials covering many aspects of CPLD/FPGA circuit design and programming of devices using their Quartus II design software.
Logic Sniffer RLE fix test
rasmus posted an updated Logic Sniffer bitstream with a bunch of fixes to RLE: 32-bit (31-channel) RLE works as before. 16-bit (15-channel) RLE works (I think) but the client doesn’t support it yet. You’ll see the raw RLE data in the client. 8-bit (7-channel) RLE works with the same caveats. All RLE modes time out […]
Experimental Security Analysis of a Modern Automobile
The Center for Automotive Embedded Systems Security (CAESS) published a very detailed paper outlining the use, and potential for abuse of modern automotive embedded electronic control systems. Central to their work was the development of Carshark, a software tool for hacking the CAN bus on modern vehicles. (No, we do not know of site where […]
Alternative Logic Sniffer client v0.9.2
Jawi just released version 0.9.2 of the forked SUMP logic analyzer client that works with the Logic Sniffer. Download it here. Here’s the major updates, see the changelog for more: Added 1-wire decoder tool. Still experimental, but should be usable Improved support for OSX Leopard (10.5). Thanks to Brent for testing/verifying this Some improvements for […]
Open source decoder for digital shortwave data
If you tune around the shortwave bands you’ve probably heard various buzzes, high-pitched screeches and other annoying sounds. Many of these aren’t just noise, but amateur radio digital data transmissions. These messages are surprisingly easy it is to decode using free open source software. FLDIGI is a digital modem program for Linux, Free-BSD, OS X, […]
Logic Sniffer: Version 2.12a windows installer
The Gadget Factory has a new Logic Sniffer upgrader that streamlines the install and upgrade process: Installs the original Sump Java client and Jawi’s excellent alternative Logic Sniffer client. Automatically installs the Windows Device Drivers for the OLS. Places shortcuts on the Start Menu to Documentation, User Guide, and Tutorial Videos. Includes a menu based […]
Reactions: MPLAB X IDE
Florin likes the new MPLAB X: …new functions like code auto-complete, the ability to preselect which tools are used on which project, history, its gonna be a hit. I think the most useful function in MPLAB X is the history which allows you to go back and remove modifications you’ve made to the code. MPLAB […]
FreeRouting, an online autorouter tool
FreeRouting.net is an online autorouter tool for Eagle circuit boards. Plug in your files and get a routed board back. How successful was it with your design? Via the forum.
Alternative Logic Sniffer client v0.9.0
Jawi just released version 0.9.0 of the forked SUMP logic analyzer client that works with the Logic Sniffer. This client is so good now, we highly recommend you upgrade if you’re still using the original app. Download it here. Here’s the major updates, see the changelog for more: Added export to image (PNG) and VCD […]
Beta Microchip IDE for Linux, Mac
ahri tipped us to a new beta version of the Microchip development software for PIC microcontrollers, MPLABX. Looks like it’s Java based, and there’s Linux and Mac versions too. This will make a lot of people happy. Grab the preview here, and share your experience in the comments. We’re installing it now. Via the forum.
Updated miniscope oscilloscope release
miniscope turns your Bus Pirate into a low speed oscilloscope. A new version is available that supports slope trigger and continuous sampling modes. The developer made a convenient Bus Pirate miniscope download with just the essentials (7-zip format). We started a miniscope wiki page with basic setup details, please add your notes. Via the forum.
Infrared Toy plugin for EventGhost updated
spanner888 updated the USB IR Toy EventGhost plugin to support transmitting. Now the EventGhost automation program can replay remote control codes in response to timers and events. Download the new version. Via the forum. Thanks spanner888!
Bus Pirate: Miniscope v3
miniscope is a free PC oscilloscope application that now supports the Bus Pirate via a DLL plugin. It’s intended to be GPL, but it looks like the source isn’t yet available. That’s the second o-scope software for the new Bus Pirate continuous ADC binary command. We’ve also requested Bus Pirate support in a third, the […]
Alternative Logic Sniffer client v0.8.5
Jawi just released version 0.8.5 of the forked SUMP logic analyzer client that works with the Logic Sniffer. Download it here. Here’s the major updates, see the changelog for more: Added user preferences for height of channels & signals, and initial color schemes Restored the load/save project functionality Reworked most of the dialogs to have […]