> Hardware Testing - Purchase List

So you want to be a hardware pentester? (Or you don’t and you are being forced to do a hardware test)

Here is all that you will need for your basic hardware toolkit:

Digital Multimeter (DMM) - $12.99

A digital multimeter (DMM) is a handheld tool used to measure voltage, current, and resistance in electronic circuits. In a hardware pentest, a DMM is useful for checking power lines, locating test points, and verifying circuit continuity. It can help identify debugging interfaces like UART, SPI, or I2C by measuring voltage levels on unmarked pins.

Purchase Link: https://www.canadacomputers.com/en/multimeter/112699/king-sdun-9205a-digital-multimeter-ks-9205a.html

Screwdrivers, Pry Bars, and Spudger Set - $10.99

Screwdrivers open devices you are assessing. The spudger and pry bar help open tricky enclosures using non-conductive plastic to prevent ESD.

Purchase Link: https://www.canadacomputers.com/en/precision-screwdriver/112715/king-sdun-ks-8414-14-pieces-precision-screwdriver-kit-for-repairing-iphone-huawei-and-samsung-ks-8414.html

Hook Clips (for connecting to flash chip) - $22.80

Used to connect multimeters, logic analyzers, or oscilloscopes to tiny pins. Ideal for debugging UART, SPI, I2C, and capturing live signals safely.

Purchase Link: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09FFJ3MJK

Logic Analyzer - $15.36

Captures digital signals and helps debug UART, SPI, I2C, and JTAG. Records multiple digital lines at once and helps track data flow between chips.

Purchase Link: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08P2PQX7Z

Serial to USB - $12.79

Bridges UART or serial lines with your computer. Useful for gaining console access, intercepting logs, or issuing commands to bootloaders.

Purchase Link: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07D6LLX19

Flash Programmer - $16.99

Reads/writes flash memory on embedded devices. Essential for firmware extraction and patching security checks directly on chip.

Purchase Link: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CXT12VJX

Anti Static Mat - $8.99

Protects against ESD damage when working with chips or PCBs. Use it with a wrist strap to prevent accidental bricking via static discharge.

Purchase Link: https://www.canadacomputers.com/en/anti-static-wrist-straps/112866/king-sdun-ks-6362-anti-static-wrist-strap-electrostatic-discharge-ground-wire-mat-set-for-repairing-notebook-ks-6362.html?keyword=static

Bag - $21.99

Keep everything in one place for onsite jobs. This bag fits all mentioned tools and has room for extras if packed well.

Purchase Link: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B07T1QX3DP?psc=1