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In one sentence

A shared 3D-printable tool design for removing a chip from the CW308 UFO ChipWhisperer hardware security testing board.

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  root((CW308 removal tool))
    What it does
      Shares a 3D printable design
      Helps remove a chip safely
      Links to community forum
    Tech stack
      3D printing files
      ZIP archive
    Use cases
      Print a replacement removal tool
      Remove a chip from CW308 UFO board
      Find related designs on Thingiverse
    Audience
      Hardware researchers
      Makers
      Security researchers

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Download the ZIP file and 3D print a tool for removing a chip from a CW308 UFO ChipWhisperer board.

USE CASE 2

Compare this design against related versions on Thingiverse or MakerWorld.

USE CASE 3

Read the linked forum post for background on why the tool was created.

What is it built with?

3D Printing

How does it compare?

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Stars00
LanguageJavaScriptRust
Last pushed2021-05-19
MaintenanceDormant
Setup difficultyeasyeasymoderate
Complexity1/52/53/5
Audiencegeneralgeneralops devops

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 30min

Requires access to a 3D printer to produce the physical tool.

No license information is provided in this repository.

So what is it?

This repository shares the design for a small physical tool, not software, meant to be 3D printed. It was created by the repository owner's friend Jorge Valencia to help remove a chip from the CW308 UFO ChipWhisperer, a piece of hardware used for hardware security research and testing how chips respond to physical attacks. Without this tool, removing the chip from that board by hand can be fiddly or risk damaging it, and this printed part is designed to make that job easier. The repository is very sparse. It contains a couple of photos showing the finished tool, including a two color version, and a single downloadable ZIP file with the actual 3D design files needed to print your own copy. There is no code, no software, and no written instructions beyond a link to a community forum post where the tool was originally shared, along with links to two other websites, Thingiverse and MakerWorld, where similar or related versions of the same design can be found. Because the README is this short, there is not much more to say about how the tool works or how to use it. Anyone interested would need to open the ZIP file, load the design into 3D printing software, and print it on a 3D printer to get a physical copy. This kind of repository is common in the hardware and hobbyist electronics world, where people share small mechanical accessories that support a larger piece of equipment rather than sharing full software projects. The value here is narrow but concrete: it saves anyone else working with the same ChipWhisperer board from having to design their own removal tool from scratch, or from risking damage to the chip by prying it out without a purpose built part.

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Prompt 1
Explain what a CW308 UFO ChipWhisperer is and why someone would need a chip removal tool for it.
Prompt 2
Help me pick 3D printer settings suitable for printing a small precision tool like this one.
Prompt 3
What safety precautions should I take when removing a chip from a hardware security test board?
Prompt 4
Compare this removal tool design to the alternatives linked on Thingiverse and MakerWorld.

Frequently asked questions

What is removal_tool_cw308_ufo_chipwhisperer?

A shared 3D-printable tool design for removing a chip from the CW308 UFO ChipWhisperer hardware security testing board.

What license does removal_tool_cw308_ufo_chipwhisperer use?

No license information is provided in this repository.

How hard is removal_tool_cw308_ufo_chipwhisperer to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is removal_tool_cw308_ufo_chipwhisperer for?

Mainly general.

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