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Circuit Bending, Hardware-Hacking


Hack the Clock

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Manipulate your toy/device's clock chip.


Task 4 Name: Synthesis on a chip Set: w3 Due: w13 Weighting: logbook (50%) Courses: cbhh
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Task Summary All stech tasks

Accessing the timer circuits on the chip of your toy.

You will need:

  • The electronic toy from Clock Tickling;
  • Some hook-up wire;
  • Test leads with alligator clips;
  • A few resistors of different values;
  • A potentiometer, 1megOhm or greater in value;
  • Soldering iron, solder and hand tools.
  • Slow the clock down;
  • Raising the resistance;
  • Remove the clock resistor;
  • Replace it with a more resistant one;
  • Locate the clock resistor
  • Wedge a small flat-bladed screwdriver under it;
  • Melt the solder on the solder-side of the CB at one end;
  • Lever the screwdriver to lift that end free;
  • Grip resistor with pliers and pull free of CB;
  • Keep it safe...