Hacking the Xbox

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14 Hacking the Xbox: An Introduction to Reverse Engineering tangible artifacts, hiding your techniques and results only means that other people will eventually re-invent your work without your help. On the other hand, do exercise some judgment in what you say or share; people only have so much bandwidth and they will listen more closely if you share results that are new or interesting in some way. That being said, pick up a screwdriver, and let’s start hacking!
CHAPTER 1 Voiding the Warranty Tools of the Trade Hardware hacking may seem daunting at first because of the sophisticated tools that are required for some projects. Fortunately, most basic projects can be accomplished with only a small investment in tools, comparable to the price of one or two video games. Appendix A, “Where to Get Equipment,” contains a suggested list of starter tools and instructions on how to order these tools. This chapter will talk about basic tools you will need for serious hardware hacking, including tools to open things up, attach and remove electronic components, diagnose and probe circuits, and design circuit boards. Of these tools, good quality versions of the first two can be purchased at fairly reasonable prices. Diagnostic and test tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers are worth their weight in gold, but you’ll find that these are very heavy and they will be a formidable investment. As for circuit board design tools, some of the best tools can come at surprisingly affordable prices. This chapter will conclude with a step-by-step pictorial tutorial on how to open up the Xbox. More experienced hardware hackers can skip the next couple of chapters. Tools to Open Things Up The first step in hacking anything is getting the cover off. Most electronic appliances can be opened with just a set of Phillips and flathead screwdrivers, but the most interesting boxes will require a set of special security bits.
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