37C3 - Toniebox Reverse Engineering

"Join us for a hands-on exploration of the Toniebox, delving into its PC board, microcontroller, audio chip, and display.GetProperty to learn how to disassemble and understand the device's hardware."

Key takeaways
  • The Toniebox reverse engineering presentation explores the PC board, microcontroller, audio chip, and display of the device.
  • The presentation highlights the simplicity and ease of disassembly, with the PCB consisting of only four layers.
  • The SD card is located in the middle of the PCB, and the PCB antenna is located at the bottom.
  • The microcontroller is a TI chip, and the audio chip is an ST chip.
  • The display has a long lifespan, with a rating of 5,000 hours.
  • The NFC chip allows for communication with other devices.
  • The Push buttons are located in the back of the device.
  • The SD card can be removed and replaced with another card.
  • The PCB has a two-layer test point.
  • The device uses a DC-wandler and different LTOs.
  • The presentation shows the hardware of the Toniebox and how to use it.