> Recently, we have become aware of certain individuals distributing prepackaged packages of Mayhem for a fee, and we want to bring this to your attention to ensure the integrity and security of our project.
>
> We would like to clarify that none of the contributors to Mayhem receive any monetary compensation for their efforts. All the work put into this project is driven by passion and hobby, and we are committed to providing the community with an open-source solution that remains free of charge.
>
> __IF YOU'VE PAID FOR MAYHEM OR ANY PREPACKAGED PACKAGES, YOU'RE BEING SCAMMED.__ Seek a refund from your card company and report the issue immediately.
> The only legitimate link leading to our repositories is the organization [portapack-mayhem](https://github.com/portapack-mayhem/mayhem-firmware). Please ensure that any download or access to our software is done exclusively through these trusted sources.
This is a fork of the [Havoc](https://github.com/furrtek/portapack-havoc/) firmware, which itself was a fork of the [PortaPack](https://github.com/sharebrained/portapack-hackrf) firmware, an add-on for the [HackRF](http://greatscottgadgets.com/hackrf/). A fork is a derivate, in this case one that has extra features and fixes when compared to the older versions.
*[PortaPack H2+HackRF+battery](https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DmU7GQX) (clone) with a custom [3d printed case](https://github.com/portapack-mayhem/mayhem-firmware/wiki/H2-Enclosure)*
[<img alt="HackRF 101 : Everything You Need to Know to Get Started!" src="https://img.youtube.com/vi/xGR_PMD9LeU/maxresdefault.jpg" width="512">](https://grabify.link/C0J6ZR)
[<img alt="Beginner's Guide To The HackRF & Portapak With Mayhem" src="https://img.youtube.com/vi/H-bqdWfbhpg/maxresdefault.jpg" width="254">](https://grabify.link/5MU2VH) [<img alt="What is the HackRF One Portapack H2+?" src="https://img.youtube.com/vi/alrFbY5vxt4/maxresdefault.jpg" width="254">](https://grabify.link/9UZGEW)
This repository expands upon the previous work by many people and aims to constantly add new features, bugfixes and generate documentation to make further development easier. [Collaboration](https://github.com/portapack-mayhem/mayhem-firmware/wiki/How-to-collaborate) is always welcomed and appreciated.
:heavy_check_mark: A recommended one is this [PortaPack H2](https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DmU7GQX), that includes everything you need with the plastic case "inspired" on [this](https://github.com/portapack-mayhem/mayhem-firmware/wiki/H2-Enclosure).
:heavy_check_mark: Our friends at OpenSourceSDRLab give away five units every three months in our discord (check the badge on top) of their [PortaPack H2](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000247041639.html?gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt), you can support them too by ordering.
:warning: Be cautious , *ask* the seller about compatibility with the latest releases. Look out for the description of the item, if they provide the firmware files for an older version or they have custom setup instructions, this means it might be **NOT compatible**, for example:
:warning: If it looks **too different**, this might mean that they are using their own recipe, check the [different models](https://github.com/portapack-mayhem/mayhem-firmware/wiki/PortaPack-Versions) in our wiki. For example all the H3 and clones of that version use their own version of the firmware. They do not contribute the changes back and eventually you will be left with a device that nobody maintains:
The current **stable release** is on the [](https://github.com/portapack-mayhem/mayhem-firmware/releases/latest) page. Follow the instructions you can find in the release description. The **latest (nightly) release** can be found [here](https://github.com/portapack-mayhem/mayhem-firmware/releases/).
You can write [documentation](https://github.com/portapack-mayhem/mayhem-firmware/wiki), fix bugs and [answer issues](https://github.com/portapack-mayhem/mayhem-firmware/issues) or add new functionality. Please check the following [guide](https://github.com/portapack-mayhem/mayhem-firmware/wiki/How-to-collaborate) with details.
Consider that the hardware and firmware has been created and maintain by a [lot](https://github.com/mossmann/hackrf/graphs/contributors) of [people](https://github.com/portapack-mayhem/mayhem-firmware/graphs/contributors), so always try collaborating your time and effort first. For coding related questions, if something does not fit as an issue, please join our Discord by clicking the chat badge on [top](#portapack-mayhem).
To support the people behind the hardware, please buy a genuine [HackRF](https://greatscottgadgets.com/hackrf/) and [PortaPack](https://store.sharebrained.com/products/portapack-for-hackrf-one-kit).
If what you need can be relevant in general, you can [request a feature](https://github.com/portapack-mayhem/mayhem-firmware/issues/new?labels=enhancement&template=feature_request.md).
<del>You can create a bounty and invite people to your own bounty. This will incentivize coders to work on a new feature, solving a bug or even writting documentation. Start a bounty by [creating](https://github.com/portapack-mayhem/mayhem-firmware/issues/new/choose) or [choosing](https://github.com/portapack-mayhem/mayhem-firmware/issues/) an existing issue. Then, go to [Bountysource](https://www.bountysource.com/) and post a bounty using the link to that specific [issue](https://www.bountysource.com/teams/portapack-mayhem/issues).</del>
<del>Promote your bounty over our Discord by clicking the chat badge on [top](#portapack-mayhem).</del>
Bountysource has not been reliable lately, so until this changes, please **DO NOT** post a bounty there. Go to our Discord by clicking the chat badge on [top](#portapack-mayhem) and discuss there.
First, check the [documentation](https://github.com/portapack-mayhem/mayhem-firmware/wiki). If you find a bug or you think the problem is related to the current repository, please open an [issue](https://github.com/portapack-mayhem/mayhem-firmware/issues/new/choose).
You can reach the [official community](https://www.facebook.com/groups/177623356165819) in Facebook, and our Discord by clicking the chat badge on [top](#portapack-mayhem).
