print(f"VID:PID = hex(dev.idVendor):hex(dev.idProduct)") print(f"Manufacturer: usb.util.get_string(dev, dev.iManufacturer)") print(f"Product: usb.util.get_string(dev, dev.iProduct)")
Because the original ChipGenius is closed-source and sometimes flagged by antivirus software, developers have turned to GitHub to host related projects: chipgenius github
(community-driven database)
The unique code for the memory chip inside the device. print(f"VID:PID = hex(dev
| Feature | Description | |---------|-------------| | | Identify USB controller chip (e.g., Phison, Alcor, Silicon Motion) | | Method | VID (Vendor ID) + PID (Product ID) → Database lookup + additional SCSI/ATAPI commands | | Output | Chip vendor, chip model, flash type, possible capacity, firmware version | | Limitations | Closed-source, Windows-only, often quarantined by antivirus, outdated database | often quarantined by antivirus
Repositories like dololas/chipgenius host older versions for historical or compatibility reasons.