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Backlit image reel

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mechanical/electronic feature

The Hack-Master badge used a dual-PCB assembly and two RGB LEDs as backlights for a custom image reel.

Badge
Kernelcon 2020 Hack-Master Badge
Type
mechanical/electronic feature
Status
historical
Compatibility
Kernelcon 2020 Hack-Master Badge
Source
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ZonkSec/kernelcon-2020-badge/master/README.md

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ZonkSec GitHub repository · retrieved 2026-05-15

kernelcon-2020-badge README

Primary source for the Hack-Master dual-PCB badge, ATmega328P-AU, three AAA power, nine APA102 LEDs, backlit image reel, serial mini-game removal, EEPROM, and ICSP pogo-pin programming.

Badge: Kernelcon 2020 Hack-Master Badge