HiveFusion Lab H1
Codename Mantis · Revision 00 · DocumentationThis documentation comes in two parts: the hardware guide you’re reading now, and The Language of Mantis — the reference for HDC, the language every payload is written in.
HiveFusion Lab H1 (codename Mantis) is a compact HID (Human Interface Device) attack platform, built for blue-team training, red-team exercises, and security education. It plugs into a computer, tablet, or any device with a USB port and, depending on the mode it boots into, either behaves like a keyboard typing pre-programmed keystrokes, or acts as a simple upload target you can load new scripts onto.
H1 is built around an STM32 microcontroller, giving it the reliability, wide documentation, and community support of one of the most popular microcontroller families in the world. Unlike most similar devices on the market, H1 is:
- Designed and built in India, at roughly a tenth of the cost of comparable imported tools.
- Fully open for DIY experimentation — the core firmware is distributed for free, with a Pro tier planned for advanced features.
- Paired with its own free IDE, so anyone can write, compile, and upload scripts without a separate toolchain.
- Equipped with built-in serial (USB CDC) communication that the scripting language can use directly — something most keystroke-injection tools don’t offer out of the box.
The goal behind H1 is simple: build a “Hak5 for India” — a device affordable enough for students and hobbyists, while still capable enough for professional blue-team training.
H1 is intended strictly for authorized security testing, training, and educational use. Always get explicit permission before using it on any device or network you don’t own.
Where to start
Plug it in, pick a boot mode, upload your first script.
Quick startEvery part on the board, called out on the render.
Device tourMicrocontroller, memory, USB, power and form factor.
Technical specificationsHow H1 chooses between Attack Mode and Upload Mode.
Boot modesHDC — the language every H1 payload is written in.
The Language of Mantis