27 Secret Messages Engineers Hid for Inquisitive Technology Enthusiasts That’ll Get You Deconstructing Gadgets in No Time

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Etai Eshet • Editor
Dec 27, 2024 1:00 PM EST

When we think of engineers, the first thing that comes to mind probably isn't comedic brilliance, but just like the hysterical hidden messages in this list, sometimes you need to dig deep and examine thoroughly to see someone's true nature.

Although these messages are referred to as Easter eggs, I think they're also perfect Christmas presents - you unwrap the outer envelope and unseal the encasing shell to find a gift.

Imagine opening up your favorite gadget and finding a hidden treasure inside - not gold or jewels, but a secret message or quirky design that wasn't meant to be seen. That's the world of PCB Easter eggs, where the usually serious realm of electronics meets playful creativity.

For those of you who, like me, aren't tech-savvy, PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards) are the green or brown boards inside electronic devices that make everything work. They're usually all business, filled with complex patterns of copper traces and tiny components. But sometimes, the engineers and designers who create these boards decide to have a little fun. Now that's something I can understand.

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  • These hidden gems, known as Easter eggs, can range from simple messages to elaborate artwork, tucked away in places most users will never see. It's like finding out your microwave has a sense of humor or your printer is secretly doing open-mic stand-up.

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    via @misc

  • While these Easter eggs don't affect the functionality of the devices, they add a layer of personality to our widgets and appliances. It's a reminder that behind every piece of technology, there are creative humans with a sense of humor. 

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    C19 C8 look at you, hacker, a pathetic creature of meat and bone. How can you challenge a perfect, immortal machine? C51
    via @tracketpacer
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    via @tracketpacer
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    0000 0 Every machine is a smoke machine if you operate it wrong enough. 00 100 Timer 00000
    via @tracketpacer
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    1 J C3 Put that back! C6
    via @tracketpacer
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    via @misc
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    via @tracketpacer
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    via @tracketpacer
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    via @tracketpacer
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    via @tracketpacer
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    via @tracketpacer
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    Rise and Shout the AlphaSmart's Out!!! Designed by Joe Barrus and Brad Dau BATK- RS
    via @tracketpacer
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    C96 J 29. KL CR13 R157 R153 Cisco SYSTEMS R143 R133 SN: FOC102 0980-
    via @tracketpacer
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    C1119 R10868 20 R1060016 SC1082 CR17 R1092 90 90 R11241093 J15 R C1207 C1209 C1210 1277C12762 600 600 CLI 1+1 COL 1003 470 161 SYSTEM I/O BOARD STPCLK CR79-D CR80 [本 C1123 SLOT C1084 C1125 C1085 C1170 Но GR25 R1094 R1095 R1096 C1213 C1212 SIR1091 C1279 C1214 J150 G1280 C1281 C1282 C1285 SLOT 4 C1126 ASSY EM 502 EM 502 Chip @ C1086 nt swo 2 CR26 F R1097 C1174 C1176 161 1220 1286 1287 4288, 1292
    via @tracketpacer
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    What exactly did you expect to find here?
    via @tracketpacer
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    via @tracketpacer
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    PRIMARY IDE P JC SUZ BGS JP SU TP ( MD LH 17 DESIGNED BY S COMPAQ ENGINEERS IN HOUSTON, TX MT SK SB GF PO LW BL W JL AL C561
    via @tracketpacer
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    JAGUAR cpu C144 C190 SC414200AT AAHBJ428 443 C186 C182 C181 53 160 226 6R 225 Of 50 05 52 10R CLZE EETOS R181 HOULD YOU PLEASE NOT SHOT AT THE THERMONUCLEAR HEAPONS C141 R188 ZONO C142 OC126C127R187 07M 9M fr 10M E T11 R194 R18 R185
    via @tracketpacer
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    R15 C120 KN1 C150 C151 THHL32460 8J 10J 12J I'M NOT DE D YET 36 C109 N2 11E C112 C152 E
    via @tracketpacer
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    F RG MAY THE MUSIC PASSING THROUGH THIS DEVICE SOMEHOW HELP TO BRING JUST A LITTLE MORE PEACE TO LEDI R7 THIS TROUBLED WORLD ITEIT-402MGA : 028 LED3 R9 LED4 R11
    via misc
  • 21
    C22 May all your dreams come true. D2 V D21
    via @tracketpacer
  • 22
    68 80 DON'T BE SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE. LUKE
    via @tracketpacer
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    J2J 2J79 Please attach battery inside this box ou Visit the Maldives before they disapear RED BLACK 3 ML-40735 94V-0 E93995 This product 15 designed and made in the UK for 1 Telematics Ltd. (c) 2017 AMC 80 na RMIAW
    via @tracketpacer
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    MICREC CEP 111UTO 17 E 9022 Bause or R859 R860 10139 234567 333333 2 1.SV AJIR J13 2 3 1.2V 59 C832 C832 C823 C834 C84C845 C850 C851 C846- C852 C875 C875 C877 C881 C882 C883 C8910892 C901 902905 C919 C890 C897 C915 C918 C931 C935 C966 C976 C979 C980 C986 C987 C1002 C1017 C1049 C1055 C1085 C1093 C1110 C1114 C1134 C1137 0180 24HC595D COM90212 2TXD14270 U181 R1097 1087 C C R1079 C119821195 C R1082 C1208 01207 R1085 R1091 R1096 R1101 R1104 R1107 C1227 1228 C123112385 C124531250 C125 126 01270 01271-
    via @misc
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    via @misc
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    via Risc_Terilia

  • So next time you open up an electronic device (or in my case, when it falls and breaks) keep your eyes peeled - you might just discover a secret message from the 100% human, earth-inhabiting engineers who designed it.

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    S C3 ובס EV *Made on Earth by humans*
    via @tracketpacer

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