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Reverse Engineering HyperX Cloud III USB HID Protocol for Lightweight Sidetone Control
Read more…: Reverse Engineering HyperX Cloud III USB HID Protocol for Lightweight Sidetone ControlBuying a decent headset should not force you to install heavy companion software just to toggle a basic feature like microphone monitoring (sidetone). The official HyperX NGENUITY app installs up to five different kernel drivers – which often struggle with stability – and consumes unnecessary system memory. To make matters worse, the app frequently fails…
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DIY FT-450D DATA Port Interface: Clean FT8 and WinLink on a Budget
Read more…: DIY FT-450D DATA Port Interface: Clean FT8 and WinLink on a BudgetFor a long time, I operated digital modes on my FT-450D using a basic USB-to-RS232 adapter for CAT control and a DIGIVOX-2 interface linked to a soundcard for audio. It worked, but the cable clutter was a mess. I eventually decided to build a dedicated custom interface: a single cable connecting the radio’s rear DATA…
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How to Build a Custom Programming Cable for the Abbree AR-318
Read more…: How to Build a Custom Programming Cable for the Abbree AR-318I recently picked up an Abbree AR-318 ham radio, but couldn’t find a programming cable pinout anywhere online. After some trial and error, I mapped out the correct connections. Sharing them here to save you time and frustration. The cable uses a standard RJ45 (8P8C) connector. Here is the pinout and wiring diagram. RJ45 UART…
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Standalone Aruba AP-325: Flash IAP Firmware via Serial & TFTP
Read more…: Standalone Aruba AP-325: Flash IAP Firmware via Serial & TFTPI recently got my hands on an enterprise-grade Aruba AP-325 access point. It is solid hardware, but it comes with a catch: it requires an Aruba campus controller, which I do not have in my lab. In this guide, I will show you step-by-step how to convert an Aruba AP-325 into a standalone Instant AP…
