Andrew Imeson Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 I'd like to modify the Screen Crab and install my own software on it. Is it possible to "root" the device? I'm assuming it runs Linux. Popping it open I see 5 pins that are labelled GWD, RX, TX, 3.3V, and 5V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irukandji Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 8 hours ago, Andrew Imeson said: Popping it open I see 5 pins that are labelled GWD, RX, TX, 3.3V, and 5V. 🙁 It's all really running root from the factory. You just voided the warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Imeson Posted January 2, 2020 Author Share Posted January 2, 2020 I'm not concerned about the warranty, I just want shell access to the device to be able to load my own software to do things with the images on to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Kitchen Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Yes, it's running Linux and that serial console will get you a root shell - so feel free to hack it to your heart's content. Just keep in mind that we won't be able to support the device should you open it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Imeson Posted January 10, 2020 Author Share Posted January 10, 2020 Excellent. I'm not very hardware savvy, do you have any suggestions for what type of cable to purchase to connect to the serial console? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Kitchen Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 I typically use a CP2102. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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