Yhn ScienceSpace Policy first seen 6 h ago, last just now, peak #3
ESP32 Microcontrollers Found to Hide Undocumented SDR Capabilities
Original: Various Projects Find Hidden SDR Capabilities in ESP32 Microcontrollers
Multiple independent projects have discovered hidden software-defined radio capabilities in the ESP32 microcontroller, the cheap chip widely used in hobbyist and commercial electronics. The finding, reported by RTL-SDR.com, suggests the ubiquitous chip can receive radio signals well beyond its advertised features, opening new low-cost options for wireless experimentation and hacking. Developers are sharing techniques and demos as the community tests how far the undocumented hardware can be pushed.
Why now: A cheap, ubiquitous chip turning out to have undocumented radio abilities is a significant and exciting discovery for the maker and radio-hacking communities.
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