IR Hardware Device; access device firmware & select alternate settings.

I have a commercial IR-band Laser device with essentially two "Modes" - NORMAL and TRAINING, or restricted. Switching between the two can only be accomplished by accessing the Firmware via a proprietary 8-pin connection, for which I do not have a cable or interface. The candidate must either A) build a custom breakout to connect to the proprietary connector, or B) modify the OEM CONTROLLER pad and cable. Once the system is accessed, no custom coding, overwriting, or modification of the firmware will be required; the Candidiate need only identify the language, access the settings, and "flip the switch" between the two settings profiles. The hard part will be creating the connection. Something as simple as a POGO pin may be sufficient, but I am not qualified to say.

The ideal candidate will have experience with embedded systems, consumer electronics firmware, and at least some experience in building boards and custom connections.

Disclaimer: These devices and their maximum output are governed by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ("The FDA"), specifically Chapter V, Subchapter C regarding Electronic Product Radiation Control. The device's current settings are rated "Class 1"; the requested new settings are rated "Class 3B", well within the legal threshold. The Candidate will NOT be asked to select settings which exceed FDA maximums for civilian use.