ZeroTrace HID & Dongle
HID Board vs Dongle
Which ZeroTrace HID device to choose, the full board or the bare USB-A Dongle.
Choosing between the board and the Dongle
Both devices run the same firmware, the same ZeroTrace Script language and the same feature set. Pick by form factor and whether you need removable storage or a screen.
| Full HID board | |
|---|---|
| Best for | Bench work, longer sessions, payloads that expose files as a USB drive |
| Form factor | Cased board; connects by USB cable |
| Screen | Optional small colour display on select variants |
| Memory card | Optional microSD; can present as a USB drive |
| Storage mode | Supported when a memory card is fitted |
| ZeroTrace Dongle | |
| Best for | Discreet, grab-and-go HID automation; plug-and-run demos |
| Form factor | Bare USB-A stick; plugs straight into a port |
| Screen | None |
| Memory card | None |
| Storage mode | Not applicable, presents purely as a HID device |
What is identical on both
- The complete ZeroTrace Script command set (keyboard, mouse, gamepad, flow and device control).
- Control from the ZeroTrace mobile app over Bluetooth LE.
- USB identity spoofing and OS detection.
- TraceNet wireless linking between devices.
- Firmware updates over the air and licensing.
Simple rule of thumb
Choose the Dongle when you want the smallest, most discreet plug-and-run HID device. Choose the full board when you want a screen, a memory card, or the ability to present files to the host as a USB drive.