Bus Pirate firmware v6.1 is now available for download. This version fixes a big bug with the SUMP logic analyzer mode, and includes other small updates for hardware v3 and v4. Download release package (most people want this) Download source archive (code, junk, everything) Update instructions Bus Pirate firmware v6.1 changelog: Fixed broken SUMP logic […]
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Motherboard saved with the Bus Pirate and flashrom
Nashith rescued his Intel D945GCLF board using the Bus Pirate and flashrom: Got myself a locked out PC a few years ago, boot restrictions done via bios. Stumbled upon Bus pirate and Flashrom and decided to give it a go. Seaboot works great and flashing the bios with the bus pirate worked on first try. […]
AVR-based PIC24FJ programmer uploads Bus Pirate firmware
Fezoj made an AVR-based PIC24FJ programmer to upload the firmware on his homemade Bus Pirate. The circuit consist of an ATmega8, a MAX232 serial port IC, and a few passives. He succeeded in programing his Bus Pirate and has released his source files on github. Via the forum. Get your own handy Bus Pirate for […]
Bus Pirate week, day 5 – measure a capacitor and parts unboxing
This week is dedicated to Bus Pirate development. Today we hacked the Bus Pirate to do crude capacitor measurement. You could use any microcontroller to do this, but one nice thing about the PIC24FJ is that it has a 32bit timer to measure large value capacitors. In the video: How to measure capacitors with the […]
Bus Pirate servo driver documentation
We added documentation for the Bus Pirate servo mode. This mode was designed to allow Bus Pirate users to quickly test RC hobby servos. Firmware v6 has an overhauled servo mode as requested by several users. To start this mode use the “S” command. Now you will be able to select the degree of movement […]
Application to Proto Labs for a Protomold Bus Pirate case
As we mentioned in the Bus Pirate case video, we are trying to get fcobcn’s milled Bus Pirate case turned into a molded product. Molded cases are pretty cheap, unfortunately the molds are thousands of dollars. Proto Labs offers free quick-turnaround molds to deserving projects. We believe fcobcn’s case is such a project, so […]
Bus Pirate week, day 3 – cases and enclosures
This week is dedicated to Bus Pirate development. Today we looked at Bus Pirate cases, past and future. Here’s some links mentioned in the video: Tons of awesome user submitted cases Synthetos acrylic Bus Pirate v3a case Correction: v3a case is only $14.99! Francisco’s latest milled case for v3.5 Tomorrow we’ll do our Bus Pirate […]
Bus Pirate week, day 2 – accessories and cables
This week is dedicated to Bus Pirate development. We’re cleaning up firmware v6 and getting ready for a final release. Today we looked at Bus Pirate accessories and cables. Here’s some links mentioned in the video: Bus Pirate demo boards Bus Pirate PIC programming adapter Bus Pirate LCD adapter Old Seeed probe cable with cheap […]
Bus Pirate development week – day 1
This week is dedicated to Bus Pirate development. We’re cleaning up firmware v6 and getting ready for a final release. Today we documented the development process to help any prospective developers find their way around the Bus Pirate source. In the video: Compile the Bus Pirate firmware Basic work with SVN Soldering a demo board […]
Bus Pirate v3b free PCB build
Andrew used his Thanksgiving break to build a free Bus Pirate v3b PCB. He’s looking forward to using the JTAG XSVF player to upload firmware on his Cygni CPLD board. If you build a free PCB we’ll send you another one! Blog about it, post a picture on Flicker, whatever – we’ll send you a […]
Homemade Bus Pirate and AVR-based PIC24F programmer
Josef built this homemade version of the Bus Pirate. Unfortunately he didn’t have a programer to upload the firmware, so being a good hacker he designed and built his own. The programer is AVR based and uses a MAX232 IC to interface with the computer. He promised to post the AVR firmware, and the programing […]
Soldering the Bus Pirate v4
Watch us solder the Bus Pirate v4. The Bus Pirate is an open source hacker multi-tool that talks to electronic stuff. For a comprehensive overview check out our previous post. Here are the main differences and advantages of V4 over V3: Integrated USB in the microcontroller (faster) Data storage EEPROM to hold settings Pull-up voltage […]
Case: Bus Pirate case build
Fcobcn built a nice case for the Bus Pirate v2go using a case he received some chips in. More awesome DIY cases. Via the forum. Get your own handy Bus Pirate for $30, including world-wide shipping. Also available from our friendly distributors.
Near field communication TRF7970A breakout board
Benjamin wanted to use the Bus Pirate with various near field communication protocols, so he designed this breakout board for the TRF7970A NFC chip. It has a 13.56Mhz on-board antenna, and a optional SMA antenna connector. Other devices can also interface with this board, all the IO pins of the IC are brought to a […]
From the mail bag: Open source code inspires!
BrentBXR writes: Ever since I got my Bus Pirate it as really inspired me to step my game up. All my best projects take a lot of inspiration form the bus pirate (such as serial commands and syntax protocols ( no more 1 char to do a function and nothing else; its awesome to send […]
Compile Bus Pirate GUI under Windows
Vincent wrote a guide to compiling the open source cross platform GUI for the Bus Pirate. There’s also a new Windows binary for the project that doesn’t require installation, you can download it here. Via the forum. Get your own handy Bus Pirate for $30, including world-wide shipping. Also available from our friendly distributors..
Bus Pirate free PCB build
Sky built a free Bus Pirate v3.5 PCB. If you build a free PCB we’ll send you another one! Blog about it, post a picture on Flicker, whatever – we’ll send you a coupon code for the free PCB drawer. Get your own handy Bus Pirate for $30, including world-wide shipping. Also available from our friendly […]
Bus Pirate v3 free PCB build
Erdabyz built a free Bus Pirate v3 for a friend. He left the IO header out on purpose, as an soldering exercise for its new owner. If you build a free PCB we’ll send you another one! Blog about it, post a picture on Flicker, whatever – we’ll send you a coupon code for the […]
Home Camp: Dangerous Prototype’s presentations
Here’s a .zip file with our presentations from Home Camp 4. Day 1: open hardware manufacturing, and day 2: using the Bus Pirate with I2C EEPROMs.
Bus Pirate: Micro clone
Greeeg developed a micro board for the Bus Pirate v3. He has shrunken the PCB down to 4cmX2.6cm. Instead of using the FT232R chip originally in the Bus Pirate, he has delegated the USB communication to a PIC18F14k50 uC. PCB and schematic files are available, and firmware is currently under development. Via the forum. Get […]