"Technology & Innovation in Hampton Roads"
757Labs.com is a group of technology enthusiasts mainly in the Hampton Roads (Southeastern Virginia) area.
This is mainly the publishing point of projects coming from the local HRGeeks & 757.org social communities.
We work on research and projects to be published and presented. The outlets for
this work is generally technology related forums such as print magazines,
technology websites and "hacker" cons. The only people that are
considered a part of 757labs are those that have actively contributed. Participating in HRGeeks/757.org events
and publication, presentation or implementation of projects is what is required to get on here.
At this point in time, the lab is no longer a
physical space. There was once a "hacker space" in Hampton Roads but it
is gone (Funded strictly by Tele Monster).
Another space would beconsidered only if the space was close to free.
We help to make Hampton Roads look better than it is
in terms of the community for young tech people, so someone from the community can pay for this benefit.
The social entry point is
HRGeeks. HRGeeks is a good site to visit, since all of
our projects are also posted there when complete along with forums. There is also a #hrgeeks IRC channel on
irc.757.org. This site is more of a scoreboard and is only updated upon a
new information or project release.
For the most part our activity has never been noticed in Hampton Roads.
The good news is, people from other areas have recognized some of our work
in pretty major ways. This is good. While our activity should be valued by the community, in Hampton
Roads it hasn't been. It's just the nature of the town. In regards to the 757 area code, not all contributors are specifically in the Hampton Roads region, and the likelyhood that current members may move away when good job opportunities present themselves elsewhere is a constant possibility.
Current members are Tele Monster (Ethan), Enferex (MattD), Squidly (Theresa), Misfit (Chris), ???.
(We go by handles on this site, mainly because of it's black background. It's kind of evil looking, even though we aren't.)
| Codename | Description | Status | Involved |
| Skeebot | Modified Skeeball machine for Shmoocon Hacker Arcade | Released | Erik, Ethan, MattD |
| MP3nema | An MP3 analysis, data capturing, and data hiding utility. | Released | MattD |
| PDFResurrect | PDF Analysis and scrubbing utility. | Released | MattD |
| Last Hope Video Net |
Video Distro Network for Conference Hotel Pennsylvania, July 2008, New York City |
Complete |
Ethan, ChrisS Erik |
| E.T. |
No details until release To be unveiled at Defcon 2008, Las Vegas |
Cancelled | Erik, Ethan |
| OpenVulture | Open Source UAV flight control software | Development | MattD, Ethan |
| WarJack | No details until release | Research phase | Ethan |
| WPCScoreLog | Pinball machine rs232 high score logging | Development | Ethan, MattD |
| Brownout | No details until release | Research phase | Ethan |
| DKVM-8E Reset (PDF) |
D-Link DKVM-8E / DKVM-16 Password Reset Instructions. 1st publication of this information! |
Complete | Ethan |
| AVIC-Honda (PDF) | Honda steering wheel controls to Pioneer aftermarket stereo | Complete | Ethan |
| Norfolk Xmas Net |
Proposal for downtown Norfolk Christmas Light automation |
Proposal | Ethan |
| Internet Skillcrane |
Internet controlled skillcrane game. Featured HackADay.com 2006, wordwide fame. |
Complete | Ethan / MattD |
| Postal Truck w/ TV |
Customized ex-US Postal truck w/ 5 computers & 72" display Published MAKE Magazine 08, November 2006 |
Complete | Ethan |
| 6th HOPE Video Net |
Video capture & distro network for conference Hotel Pennsylvania, New York City |
Complete |
Ethan, Chris Patrick, Bart |
| Networked Skillcrane |
Network controlled skillcrane game debut Presented at Shmoocon 2006, Washington DC |
Complete | MattD/Ethan |
| 5th HOPE Video Net |
Video capture & distro network for conference Hotel Pennsylvania, New York City |
Complete |
Ethan, Chris Patrick, Bart |
Compute:
2u dual 1.2ghz Tyan servers (x86), 1u PIII Compaq servers (x86)
Dec Alphaserver (Digital Unix / OpenVMS)
SGI Onyx Realty Engine, SGI Origin 2000 16 x R10000
SGI Octane R12000, SGI Indigo^2 Impact, SGI Indigo ELAN
Cray J932SE 32 processor w/ UNICOS
Sun E250, Sun Ultra 5, Misc other Sun
FreeBSD, OpenBSD, Linux, HP-UX, AIX, IRIX, Solaris, and a VERY large collection of vinatage operating systems.
Network:
Cisco 7513 w/ RSP4
Cisco 4500s, Cisco 2500s
Linksys WRT54Gs, WAP54Gs, directionals, omnidirectionals.
Miscelaneous managed 10/100 network switches, fiber converters, etc.
Video/Audio:
Wireless Lapel Mics, wired mics.
Video quad/16, 4x4 matrix switcher, projector(s)
Cameras, shotgun mics
DMX-512 lighting console, software console
Misc large LED signboards w/ network interfaces
Electronics:
X/Y plotters for circuit board production
EPROM/EEPROM/PIC/Microcontroller programmers
Digital oscope, other tools
Shmoo Group - Thanks for the con every year and the projects you have provided
Hak5 & Sploitcast - Good to see local things on a worldwide stage
nc2600 - You guys seem to do a good job down there in Raleigh!
Others to come.