Hacknect USB Cable Hides an ESP32-S3, Turning a Simple Cable into a Programmable Gadget
Kickstarter’s Hacknect cable hides an ESP32-S3 microcontroller and microSD inside the USB-A plug, turning an ordinary data/charging cable into a programmable device. It can emulate HID inputs, manage payloads via a browser-based interface, and trigger commands over Wi‑Fi from a phone or PC; payloads stay locally, it includes a self-destruct function for security workflows, and it’s open-source, with shipping planned for August if funding stays on track.