How does Mike make firmware?

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JamesDanielPhilpot
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How does Mike make firmware?

Post by JamesDanielPhilpot » Tue Jul 28, 2026 12:12 pm

Hey there, I was just wondering how people make firmware. Like how did Mike make custom 4K DRIVE Firmware????
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Woodstock
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Re: How does Mike make firmware?

Post by Woodstock » Tue Jul 28, 2026 2:48 pm

I doubt anyone "makes firmware"; they merely patch existing firmware to remove the "DO NOT DO THIS!!!" tests that the original firmware authors insert "for protection". That's why there are sooooo many versions out there on the net.
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JamesDanielPhilpot
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Re: How does Mike make firmware?

Post by JamesDanielPhilpot » Thu Jul 30, 2026 4:58 am

Ahhh, so like with Programs like IDA, Ghidra or Xdbg64?
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JamesDanielPhilpot
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Re: How does Mike make firmware?

Post by JamesDanielPhilpot » Thu Jul 30, 2026 5:00 am

Either way Mike is a legend!!!
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