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Tips on finding schematics and chip identification? (reddthat.com)
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I have a few devices that I can get into but haven't been able to find out which chip does what. Any tips?

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[โ€“] catloaf@lemm.ee 5 points 2 weeks ago

Google whatever is printed on the chip.

Also learn the basic components of any system, and which components each device would need.

[โ€“] frankenswine@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

or just post a picture here, people might help you ;)