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May 27th, 2024 | Controlling the Taylor Swift Eras Tour wristbands with Flipper Zero

Hacker News Recap

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Introduction

Exploring the intricate workings of RGB LED wristbands used at concerts like the Taylor Swift Eris tour, focusing on reverse engineering efforts with the Flipper Zero project to manipulate the wristbands' display through IR signals. The chapter also delves into the technical aspects of IR-based lighting control systems, discussing integration with DMX protocol, limitations, safety factors, and potential unauthorized access.

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