CPAP Hacking Village

About CPAP Hacking Village

"I'm in this village and I don't like it" -- Gwyddia

Welcome to the CPAP Hacking Village, where we explore the fascinating world of respiratory medical device hardware hacking, reverse engineering, and embedded systems security. Our community focuses on understanding how devices work at the lowest level and discovering vulnerabilities that can lead to innovative security research.

What We Do

CPAP device reverse engineering and analysis
Firmware extraction and modification
Embedded system security assessment
CPAP device vulnerability research
Custom hardware development

echo "Connecting to CPAP..." ls -la /dev/ dmesg | grep -i usb

Talks!

This year's schedule of talks is up. We have some great content to present! Talks will begin at midnight.

Here is this year's schedule:

Author	Title	Description
xrqz	I know where you sleep	Modifying a Raspberry Pi RTL-SDR to track locations of cellular-enabled RESMED devices. A discussion of location tracking using easily-obtained commodity hardware.
hexalicious	A(H)I and you: using AI to analyze your sleep data.	Using modern AI data analysis techniques to mine interesting insights from your sleep data.
xrqz	You snooze you lose!	Assault and (9v)Battery: how to cause harm through the vector of remote update of auto titration configuration settings.
hexalicious	The ultimate sleep journal: recording your sleep data on a blockchain.	Examining the pros and cons of storing sleep data on a blockchain.
xrqz	Securing your sleep	Crypto key generation missteps on sleepy devices.
knarphie	Farts are NEVER not funny? CPAP air intakes and humor.	The title says it all.
xrqz	Who's got two thumbs and going to take a nap? Analyzing RISC instructions on CPAP device subsystems.	Take a RISC! Come to this talk.
hexalicious	CPAP secure boot failures and jailbreaks.	It's the 90s all over again.
hexalicious	Awake on the wire: sniffing CPAP traffic sent to provider networks.	Bring your own Wireshark.
sigint	Multi-tasking: drink while you sleep.	Alternative uses for CPAP hardware.

Essential Tools

Every device hacker needs a reliable toolkit. Here are some of the essential tools we use in our research:

Hardware Tools

Logic Analyzer: For analyzing digital signals and protocols
Oscilloscope: For examining analog signals and timing
JTAG/SWD Debugger: For direct chip access and debugging
Soldering Station: For component modification and replacement
Multimeter: For basic electrical measurements

Software Tools

# Essential software for CPAP hacking
sudo apt-get install openocd
sudo apt-get install ghidra
sudo apt-get install radare2
sudo apt-get install binwalk
sudo apt-get install wireshark
            

Essential tools for CPAP hacking and reverse engineering

Getting Started

Ready to dive into CPAP hacking? Here's a step-by-step guide to get you started:

Step 1: Understanding the Basics

Before diving into hardware hacking, it's essential to understand basic electronics, digital logic, and common communication protocols like UART, SPI, I2C, and USB.

Step 2: Setting Up Your Lab

Create a dedicated workspace with proper lighting, ventilation, and ESD protection. Start with basic tools and gradually expand your collection as you tackle more complex projects.

Step 3: Your First Target

Begin with CPAP devices that have easily accessible documentation.

# Example: Basic UART connection
screen /dev/ttyUSB0 115200
# Look for boot messages and console access
            

MegaAir CPAP schematics

Project Gallery

Explore some of our community's recent projects and discoveries:

CPAP being reverse engineered

Cyberpunk CPAP mod

The Hoseinator

Join Our Community

Ready to start your device hacking journey? Connect with our community of researchers, hackers, and security enthusiasts.

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Remember: Always practice responsible disclosure and only hack devices you own or have explicit permission to test. Our goal is to improve security, not cause harm.