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1. Understanding Minino

Carlos Alatorre edited this page Jul 18, 2024 · 30 revisions

Minino Overview

Minino uses a user interface combining the OLED screen and the navigation buttons to use the menus in Minino. The Menus are listed vertically, and the horizontal buttons are used to SELECT (⇾) or go BACK (⇽).

Turning ON Minino

To turn ON Minino is quite simple, just use 3xAAA batteries or plug the USB cable and shift the switch to ON.

Note

If Minino does not turn ON press the RST button.

Important

Minino does not have a battery charger, so it is not capable to recharge the batteries from the holder.

Bootloader mode

Enter bootloader mode by following the button sequence:

  • Press and hold BOOT button
  • Press and release RST button
  • Release BOOT button

Bootloader mode is useful when the board is not working fine and the firmware must be flashed.

Minino and its different modules

Minino features different modules that can take advantage of them to perform security analysis and audit workflows. Below you can find the different technologies Minimo can work with!

ESP32-C6

The ESP32-c6 module, known for its robust performance and versatile connectivity options, enables Minino to effectively work with the technologies supported by the module such as Wi-Fi 6, BLE, Zigbee , and Thread .

Minino's features utilize the ESP32's capabilities for network security testing to identify and address vulnerabilities, especially on Wi-Fi networks. It is important to note that Minino operates exclusively on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance within this frequency band.

Apple AirTags

AirTags are small, Bluetooth-enabled tracking devices designed by Apple to help users locate and keep track of their belongings. Minino, equipped with specialized scanning capabilities, can detect these AirTags and trigger them to emit a sound, aiding in the quick and easy retrieval of lost items.

In Minino, Zigbee is utilized for sniffing and spoofing, enabling the device to intercept and manipulate Zigbee network traffic. This capability allows for network analysis and security testing, essential for identifying vulnerabilities and ensuring the integrity of Zigbee-enabled systems. With Zigbee, Minino can effectively monitor and emulate Zigbee communications, making it a versatile tool for IoT device testing and research.

GPS

The ATGM336H-6N-74 GPS module provides precise location-tracking capabilities. The module is renowned for its high sensitivity, low power consumption, and rapid positioning.

WarDriving

Minino's built-in GPS module enables wardriving, the act of mapping Wi-Fi networks while on the move. This helps discover public Wi-Fi hotspots, identify coverage gaps, and even detect unsecure networks. Minino's portability and open-source software make it a great tool for Wi-Fi exploration and analysis.