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Reverse Engineering of PixMob Concert Wristbands Explored

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Exploring the Technology Behind PixMob Concert Wristbands. A tech enthusiast recounts their journey into hardware hacking sparked by the synchronized light displays of PixMob wristbands at a Taylor Swift concert. After discovering that the wristbands are controlled by infrared signals, the author reverse-engineered the devices, revealing their internal components, including a microcontroller and an AT24C02 EEPROM for data storage. Utilizing tools like the Bus Pirate, they successfully read data from the EEPROM, setting the stage for future customizations of the wristbands’ lighting patterns. This initial exploration lays the groundwork for deeper analysis and potential modifications, with plans for a follow-up post detailing further experiments and developments.

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