https://github.com/coremaze/ME2-Writeup
Article
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Teardown and reverse engineering of a mystery USB device (ME2)
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Chip identified as GeneralPlus — a common ‘invisible’ consumer IC maker
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Author probed firmware via USB protocol analysis and hardware decapping
Discussion
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Hardware veterans share SMD desoldering tips (aluminum can tool trick)
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GeneralPlus identified as the likely chip vendor by experienced commenter
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Interest in Chinese laser soldering stations for fine-pitch rework
Discuss on HN