January 2004
Intermediate to advanced
348 pages
13h 33m
English
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Before you get started on your first hardware hack, it’s a good idea to
familiarize yourself with some of the tools and practice some basic hacking
skills.
The projects in this section require you to use basic hand tools, read sche-
matic diagrams, use a multi-meter, and know how to solder. Read through
and practice the techniques presented here to begin your journey as a hard-
ware hacker.
Part I: Basic Hacks, Tools,
and Techniques
I
In this part
Chapter 1, How to Build a Portable
Laptop Power Supply
Chapter 2, How to Build an Aquarium
Inside a Macintosh
Chapter 3, How to Hack 802.11b
Antennas
Chapter 4, How to Build a PC Water-
Cooling System
Chapter 5, How to Hack a Furby (and
Other Talking Toys)
Chapter 6, How to Hack a Video
Periscope for Your Car
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