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Running Tesla Model 3's computer on my desk using parts from crashed cars

2026-03-25

1 min read

by driesdep

A security researcher assembled a Tesla Model 3 MCU on a desk from salvaged eBay parts to participate in Tesla's bug bounty program.

•MCU ($200-300) and touchscreen ($175) sourced from eBay salvage sellers; 10A 12V DC power supply required
•Tesla's public Electrical Reference provided wiring diagrams, connector types, and pin assignments
•MCU exposes SSH on port 22 and REST API (ODIN) on port 8080 over 192.168.90.0/24 internal network
•Rosenberger cable unavailable individually; required purchasing an $80 dashboard wiring harness

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