Flipper Zero – Tamagochi for Hackers • Hacker News Board

Re: Flipper Zero – Tamagochi for Hackers

#21

Post by GeertJohan » Thu, Jul 30, 2020, 1:19 PM UTC

Amazing launch, congratz to Pavel and the team!

I really like that it's extensible, has a battery and contains so much features for a compact device. Great multi-tool for me as a maker / hardware/software developer.

Re: Flipper Zero – Tamagochi for Hackers

#22

Post by m12k » Thu, Jul 30, 2020, 1:22 PM UTC

LibertyBeta wrote: post #18

So, why buy this v. s. building a pwnagatchi? Am I just missing the use case. difference?

From the page:

Flipper was inspired by the pwnagotchi project. However, unlike all the other DIY boards for hackers, it's designed with the convenience of everyday usage in mind. Flipper has a robust case, handy buttons and shape, and none of these dirty PCBs and scratchy pins.

Re: Flipper Zero – Tamagochi for Hackers

#23

Post by metaphor » Thu, Jul 30, 2020, 1:24 PM UTC

LibertyBeta wrote: post #18

So, why buy this v. s. building a pwnagatchi? Am I just missing the use case. difference?

I was sold on:

> Flipper is made by makers who got tired of all these rough PCBs and bulky external modules.

Re: Flipper Zero – Tamagochi for Hackers

#24

Post by lozaning » Thu, Jul 30, 2020, 1:27 PM UTC

LibertyBeta wrote: post #18

So, why buy this v. s. building a pwnagatchi? Am I just missing the use case. difference?

Pwnagachi does not include any non 2.4Ghz wifi radios. This does 300Mhz-900Mhz.

Re: Flipper Zero – Tamagochi for Hackers

#25

Post by minxomat » Thu, Jul 30, 2020, 1:31 PM UTC

GeertJohan wrote: post #21

Amazing launch, congratz to Pavel and the team! I really like that it's extensible, has a battery and contains so much features for a compact device. Great multi-tool for me as a maker / hardware/software developer.

If you want to build something similar, this seems like a good place to start: https://hackaday.io/project/169103-low-power-esp32-handheld

Re: Flipper Zero – Tamagochi for Hackers

#26

Post by jbob2000 » Thu, Jul 30, 2020, 1:41 PM UTC

> Out of the box, Flipper Zero can emulate remotes for popular garage doors and barriers. You can keep hundreds of remotes in Flipper's memory as well as create a blank remote for the new wireless gate.

I'm struggling to find an honest use for this.

Re: Flipper Zero – Tamagochi for Hackers

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Post by sschueller » Thu, Jul 30, 2020, 1:42 PM UTC

jbob2000 wrote: post #26

> Out of the box, Flipper Zero can emulate remotes for popular garage doors and barriers. You can keep hundreds of remotes in Flipper's memory as well as create a blank remote for the new wireless gate. I'm struggling to find an honest use for this.

Having all your tags in one device is great. Also having a backup.

Re: Flipper Zero – Tamagochi for Hackers

#28

Post by andres99x » Thu, Jul 30, 2020, 1:43 PM UTC

Loved the concept and the promotional video is amazing! Now i just want it to arrive. Backed!

Re: Flipper Zero – Tamagochi for Hackers

#29

Post by trdtaylor1 » Thu, Jul 30, 2020, 1:49 PM UTC

Please don't be fake. Please don't be fake.

Deciding between 1, 2, or 3... Really it depends if I can use these with the new garage door openers made in the past 5 years.

Re: Flipper Zero – Tamagochi for Hackers

#30

Post by TeaDude » Thu, Jul 30, 2020, 1:50 PM UTC

This thing is basically JC Denton's multikey mixed with his electric multitool thing.

Yes, I am channelling my inner Sheldon Cooper for needless pop culture references but this device is totally sweet and a perfect tool to assert dominance over you co-workers as "king nerd".

I really like it's Y2k aesthetic and this thing is totally feature packed! You've got yourself a backer @zhovner!