Taradov's open-source hardware pocket USB sniffer works with Wireshark
2 days ago
- #open-hardware
- #USB-sniffer
- #Wireshark
- Alex Taradov designed a low-cost, open-source USB sniffer compatible with Wireshark.
- The sniffer captures data in PcapNG format and works via command line or Wireshark.
- Hardware includes Cypress CY7C68013A MCU, Lattice MachXO2 FPGA, and Microchip USB3343 PHY.
- Features USB 2.0 Type-A and Type-C ports for target and host connections.
- Includes debug LEDs, power LED, and optional 2-pin IO_IN connector.
- Open-source resources available on GitHub (schematics, firmware, FPGA code, Wireshark plugin).
- A 'Lite' version based on Raspberry Pi RP2040 is also in development.
- Commercial variants available on AliExpress for ~$31–$35 (with optional enclosure).
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