Adventures in Hardware Hacking or Building Expensive Tools on a Budget

This course aims to teach learners about hardware hacking techniques, specifically focusing on CT scanning for extracting key features like copper layers on multi-layer boards. The course covers the construction of a non-destructive chip de-capping device called the Decapinator. The teaching method includes a detailed exploration of hardware security, Pentax, hacking limitations, dental X-rays, mass ROM, X-ray sources, image processing, and key extraction. The intended audience for this course includes individuals interested in embedded systems security, access control systems, and biometric devices.