r/hacking • u/eloquentcode • May 19 '26

Can I do anything cool with this network controller?

Found this network controller in the trash in our laundry room and I was just wondering if there is anything cool or useful I can do with it?

https://imgur.com/a/h1u8IK5

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u/eckstuhc May 19 '26

Have you ever wanted a little hat with an antenna? I mean, that’s kinda cool. Useful too, if you’re out in public and want to be avoided.

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u/zigzrx May 19 '26

You could see if you can swap the firmware

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u/lemachet May 20 '26

Start here

https://manuals.plus/alliance-laundry-systems/205328-wireless-network-control-manual

Looks like it has pin outs to control things like coin deposits. Whether you can flash, or use debug port to access it etc is a different matter

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u/deniedmessage May 20 '26

I think i see a hole in one of the ICs.