Hacker News: Comsol 8GB USB Drive Teardown and Firmware Optimization

The author disassembled a Comsol 8GB USB drive and discovered it uses a soldered-down microSDHC card and an Alcor Micro AU6989SN-GT controller. Using AlcorMP software, the author optimized the drive's firmware, improving read/write speeds and capacity. The article details AlcorMP software usage, and the impact of ECC settings, capacity/speed optimization, and cache program parameters on performance. Ultimately, the author significantly improved the drive's performance and stability, sharing their optimal settings.