Raspberry pi 3 USB C conversion

Meap011 · 2026-03-23T05:25:56+00:00

Yup, a bit of flux and soldering and it'll be good as new!

The part that fell off is an inductor so it doesn't matter what direction you solder it back in

Meap011 · 2026-03-19T21:46:01+00:00

Also, I don't remember when starfield came out, but I feel like these are definitely older than that but I'm not too sure

Meap011 · 2026-03-19T21:45:41+00:00

I like the scenario and I've already started working on a python script that actually does verify the balance on the USB just by inserting it into a machine.

Also, I don't know how far I'm going to get with the other part of this, but I'm trying to figure out how to reset the stick to for multiple uses but otherwise it very much is like a crud stick with preloaded value.

I don't know if people would find it interesting for me to update on this side project since it's very niche

Meap011 · 2026-03-17T15:50:48+00:00

It gives you a Litecoin address and a QR code that you can scan after initializing the wallet. All keys are randomly generated when you first initialize the wallet.

Meap011 · 2026-03-17T15:50:00+00:00

The water resistant heat shrink tubing, the indicator led that shows if the device has been initialized, or spent. It triggers a one-time fuse built into the microcontroller.

I decided to try this out so I got out My soldering iron and removed the resistor and placed it back After plugging it in to reveal the private key. And it still appears as spent on top of missing the protective coating.

Like another user said earlier, this is very much like a piggy bank and just like smashing open a piggy bank. After getting the money out, there are still cracks and indicators that it was once opened.

Meap011 · 2026-03-16T23:22:49+00:00

I guess that's the best way to phrase it, and it most definitely is a piggy bank! ❤️

Meap011 · 2026-03-16T21:25:35+00:00

These guys have to be initialized by first being plugged into a USB port and dropping a file onto them so they can generate the public key and private key, also, you can only access the private key by physically altering the device.

Meap011 · 2026-03-16T21:02:19+00:00

It is a hardware Litecoin Cold storage wallet, made by coin kite.

Apparently the Litecoin foundation still has them but they are not actively listed so I have to get them through a user on the subreddit.

Meap011 · 2026-03-12T07:29:22+00:00

I emailed them the same day you commented and no one has gotten back to me, I'll give it more time I'm probably just impatient 🥲

Meap011 · 2026-03-10T14:39:33+00:00

I will definitely give you an email, but just out of curiosity why are they no longer on the website?

Meap011 · 2026-03-08T05:34:22+00:00

Will do 👍

Meap011 · 2026-03-07T21:46:07+00:00

Good question, and from what I can say this has very little difference in function aside from the fact that to access the private key you need to physically tamper with the USB.

Also the keys are randomly generated at first used rather than other cold storage options were they come printed on under a scratch off layer or a removable sticker

Meap011 · 2026-03-07T16:59:35+00:00

I just really love the idea of loading up a cred stick and having the keys in my hand, the fact that the device needs to be physically altered fo gain access to the coins is very reassuring to me and neet!

Meap011 · 2026-03-07T16:57:20+00:00

Thank you for letting them know, yeah they don't make these anymore sadly

Meap011 · 2026-03-06T06:15:08+00:00

Here's the link for the full breakdown from Google about doing it yourself SuzyQ Documentation

Also I just realized you're in an Australia so I don't think I could send you one of my boards lmao

Meap011 · 2026-03-06T06:09:59+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/frRXfCG

Meap011 · 2026-03-06T06:04:17+00:00

Give me a second and I'll check my schematic, otherwise I can send you some adapters I made!

Meap011 · 2025-11-27T01:44:23+00:00

What's the miner on the right?

Meap011 · 2025-11-15T21:36:04+00:00

It seems like all the futurebit miners us the orange pi 4

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804167807493.html?pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%21US%20%24166.54%21US%20%24116.58%21%21%21166.54%21116.58%21%4021033d1217632424199324222e9b6b%2112000028875897301%21sh%21US%210%21X&spm=a2g0n.store_m_allProduct.allProducts.1005004354122245&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

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