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by mooism2 4343 days ago
Why are USB controllers reprogrammable?

Is it in the standard? (Why?)

Or is it cheaper somehow?
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signa11 4342 days ago
To turn one device type into another, USB controller chips in peripherals need to be reprogrammed.

edit: usb-rubber-ducky also comes to mind.

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tim333 4340 days ago
Usually they are not. It's more expensive.
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