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Flipper Zero – Portable Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

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Re: Flipper Zero – Portable Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

#21

Would this allow me to reverse engineer Bluetooth packets? I’ve been wanting to for some stuff I want to tie into home assistant.

I bought one hoping the same thing - I got it a couole days ago and it seems like that’s not implemented (or maybe possible? Not sure).

Hmm that’s a shame, I would definitely jump on board if it was possible to do so.

Re: Flipper Zero – Portable Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

#23
post #16

Popular security researchers have claimed that the Flipper Zero website is a honeypot site.

Well they did a really good job then, because the physical product in my hands is well made and functional.

How do you have a physical product when they’re only taking pre-orders?

Re: Flipper Zero – Portable Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

#25
post #16

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Well they did a really good job then, because the physical product in my hands is well made and functional.

How do you have a physical product when they’re only taking pre-orders?

I have one too. I think they are taking preorders and engaging their contract manufacturers when it makes sense. Took at least a month to actually get to me.

Re: Flipper Zero – Portable Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

#26
post #16

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Well they did a really good job then, because the physical product in my hands is well made and functional.

How do you have a physical product when they’re only taking pre-orders?

They did a kickstarter two years ago just before the microchip shortage. They posted frequent blog updates about their process on how to continue manufacturing while adapting to the shortage and swapping out components when available. Shipping to all countries just started a couple months ago.

Re: Flipper Zero – Portable Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

#27

Popular security researchers have claimed that the Flipper Zero website is a honeypot site.

I've seen someone claim this on twitter too.

Who? And what are they claiming. It does seem like flipper zero enables mischief but a honeypot?

Re: Flipper Zero – Portable Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

#28
Just wasted 20 minutes trying to figure out how to order. It kept saying no shipping rates found for my address. Turns out they aren't allowing US orders at the moment but they don't actually say that on the website you just get a cryptic shipping rates message. Not the greatest experience.

Re: Flipper Zero – Portable Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

#29
post #10

Would something like this be a good way for a beginner to get into hardware hacking, or is it more for intermediate-advanced level hackers?

I would say yes!

It's great for beginners as it has a huge and friendly community behind it and you can easily work your way up from beginner to more intermediate/advanced.

Re: Flipper Zero – Portable Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

#30
post #5

Can anyone provide examples on how to use this? The FAQ and Blog have a ton of info on what it is and how to get it, but I don't see anything on why.

This front page seems to include a lot of info - it had a ‘Sub-1 GHz Transceiver’, then it has ‘125kHz RFID’:

> Low-frequency proximity cardsThis type of card is widely used in old access control systems around the world. It's pretty dumb, stores only an N-byte ID and has no authentication mechanism, allowing it to be read, cloned and emulated by anyone. A 125 kHz antenna is located on the bottom of Flipper — it can read EM-4100 and HID Prox cards, save them to memory to emulate later.

And

> Flipper Zero has a built-in NFC module (13.56 MHz). Along with the 125kHz module, it turns Flipper into an ultimate RFID device operating in both Low Frequency (LF) and High Frequency (HF) ranges. The NFC module supports all the major standards, such as NXP Mifare.

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