# 073 - REPP.show

- Show: [Unnamed Reverse Engineering Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/unnamed-reverse-engineering-podcast)
- Published: 2025-02-01
- Length: 1h 10m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/unnamed-reverse-engineering-podcast/2025-02-01-073-repp-show
- Listen: https://unnamedre.com/episode/73

## Summary

Jen Castillo (Rebelbot Jen) and Alvaro Prieto, hosts of the Unnamed Reverse Engineering Podcast, discuss the show's origins, their technical workflows, and career reflections. They detail specific reverse engineering projects, including a capacitive touchscreen clicker and STM8 glitching using an RP2040, while highlighting tools like the Bus Pirate, PC Bites, and the Cynthion. The conversation also covers their experiences with engineering management, the importance of community, and the cultural shift in hardware accessibility.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/unnamed-reverse-engineering-podcast/2025-02-01-073-repp-show#t=1) Introduction: Cross-promotion with REPP.show
- [2:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/unnamed-reverse-engineering-podcast/2025-02-01-073-repp-show#t=145) Origin Story: Mountain View Meetups and Podcast Genesis
- [11:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/unnamed-reverse-engineering-podcast/2025-02-01-073-repp-show#t=670) Reverse Engineering Techniques: PCBs, Glitching, and Tools
- [20:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/unnamed-reverse-engineering-podcast/2025-02-01-073-repp-show#t=1239) Career Paths: Engineering Management vs. Hands-on Work
- [35:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/unnamed-reverse-engineering-podcast/2025-02-01-073-repp-show#t=2114) Hardware Architecture: ARM, RISC-V, and DSPs
- [43:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/unnamed-reverse-engineering-podcast/2025-02-01-073-repp-show#t=2601) Unexpected Hacks: Touchscreen Clickers and Bamboo Printers
- [54:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/unnamed-reverse-engineering-podcast/2025-02-01-073-repp-show#t=3276) Favorite Tools: Logic Analyzers, PC Bites, and Cynthion
- [1:02:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/unnamed-reverse-engineering-podcast/2025-02-01-073-repp-show#t=3748) Advice for Beginners: Patience, Curiosity, and Community

## Topics

- [Debugging & failure analysis](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/debugging-and-failure-analysis)
- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- REPP.show (other)
- Scan Lime (other)
- Michael Elizabeth Scott (other)
- Blu-ray drive (product)
- STM8 (chip)
- RP2040 (chip)
- KickCad (tool)
- Bus Pirate (tool)
- PC Bites (tool)
- Cynthion (tool)
- Beagle 480 (tool)
- ARM (chip)
- RISC-V (chip)
- TI C2000 (chip)
- STM32 (chip)
- ESP32 (chip)
- Asahi Linux (other)
- Bamboo 3D printers (product)
- Silicon Prawn (other)
- John McMaster (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [An interview with Alvaro and Jen from the URE Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2017-10-15-an-interview-with-alvaro-and-jen-from-the-ure-podcast) (The Amp Hour)
- [Ep 375: Rebuilding Tech on Our Terms and the Hero Nerd](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2026-06-26-ep-375-rebuilding-tech-on-our-terms-and-the-hero-nerd) (Hackaday Podcast)
- [The Spark Gap - Episode 24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-spark-gap/2015-01-07-the-spark-gap-episode-24) (The Spark Gap)
- [130: Criminal Training Camp (Repeat)](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2018-05-25-130-criminal-training-camp-repeat) (Embedded.fm)
- [200: Oops](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2017-05-17-200-oops) (Embedded.fm)

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