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Flipper Zero: Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

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Re: Flipper Zero: Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

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Post by Eji1700 »

29athrowaway wrote: post #16
conradev wrote: post #11

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It's my backup key for my garage and my office door. I also use the universal remote to change TVs in public spaces occasionally. It's a chunker, so it's not a pocket carry, but I keep it in my backpack. I recently discovered this, which I want to try: https://electroniccats.com/store/flipper-add-on-magspoof/

What kind of garage opener do you have? I thought the Flipper zero won't provide that functionality unless you flash the firmware.

The part I don't get is even if you flash the firmware, does that mean you can make sure it doesn't make all other remotes fail? My understanding of the whole rolling code system was that you could get a few uses and then you were screwed.

If that's not the case I really need to do this because having it handle my tv's, ceiling fans, and garage door would be a nice trick.

Re: Flipper Zero: Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

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Post by bookofjoe »

sneak wrote: post #52
roughly wrote: post #2

I’ve had one of these guys sitting around for a while - love the hardware, love the concept, but I haven’t really found a lot of use for it - what are y’all using them for?

I use the IR universal remote function to turn off distracting TVs in bars and restaurants.

I had a TV-B-Gone [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TV-B-Gone] back when they came out in 2004: good fun.

They cost $15 and were hugely controversial.

>Digging Deeper::TV-B-Gone Device Shuts Public TVs Down

https://mediashift.org/2006/04/digging-deepertv-b-gone-devic...

Re: Flipper Zero: Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

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Post by dr_kiszonka »

I'd love to have one to learn more about radios with my kids. Some of Flipper's apps look pretty interesting too.

Probably out of scope, but I hope FlipperOne has a few environmental sensors too. (In a perfect world, it would also have thermal imaging, but these sensors are way too expensive.)

Re: Flipper Zero: Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

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Post by Grimblewald »

ThePowerOfFuet wrote: post #96
thelastparadise wrote: post #71

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> “1200 seems too high for a phone, so I bought a raspberry Pi and attached a 4G module now I can make calls and browse the internet”… That actually sounds really cool...

Until you want to take it with you when you leave the house.

Battery? A pi zero phone is a thing that works

Re: Flipper Zero: Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

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Post by [deleted] »

spacebacon wrote: post #40
WantonQuantum wrote: post #31

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I don't know why you're getting downvoted for this. It's 100% correct advice. The person you're replying to is a sysadmin so they are probably okay in this situation but cloning access cards without permission would be a serious breach no matter how well intentioned or how easy.

I countered the statement and also getting down voted. The key is to train your brain to like down votes just as much as up votes. When the number is just a number not attached to dopamine then you are free.

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Re: Flipper Zero: Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

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Post by grishka »

s17n wrote: post #77
moolcool wrote: post #58

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The M5Stack Cardputer seems like it would scratch the same itch as the Flipper Zero.

the whole point of the flipper is the sub-1ghz radio and nfc/rfid capabilities. It's not really intended to be used as a general purpose computer, it's more like a really extensible radio

Also the 1-wire/iButton capabilities. Systems that use this kind of keys are probably nonexistent in the US, but in some other countries, they're everywhere.

Re: Flipper Zero: Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

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Post by spacebacon »

BizarreByte wrote: post #86
spacebacon wrote: post #27

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Termination is a favor if security is that lax.

> Termination is a favor Losing your job is never a favour. Would you prefer termination if any issue was found with your work place?

Losing your job may not seem like a favor at first, it depends on how high you bounce after the fact. Being self employed for 20 years after being laid off was the best favor anyone ever did for me. I would have never taken that initial risk without being pushed into it. Now risk is comfortable.

Re: Flipper Zero: Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

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Post by m0llusk »

ChuckMcM wrote: post #41

This is a super fun gizmo, it's discord channel is, uh, not great. One cool thing is that you can talk to it serially. I pretty quickly had it organized with an IoT temperature sensor so that it could send commands to my ceiling fan given the temperature in my office. I have also used it to capture the NFC code on a hotel card key so that I could still get into my room even after my key was inevitably "damaged" by ne…

The dolphin annoyed me immediately, but it turns out that all of the graphic assets are simple to find in the firmware so it should be quite easy to change the look and feel of operation into something other than fun time with dolphin friend.

Re: Flipper Zero: Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

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Post by leoh »

WantonQuantum wrote: post #31
Vegenoid wrote: post #12

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Before anyone tries this, doing this without first checking with security/facilities would likely be grounds for “disciplinary action, up to and including termination”

I don't know why you're getting downvoted for this. It's 100% correct advice. The person you're replying to is a sysadmin so they are probably okay in this situation but cloning access cards without permission would be a serious breach no matter how well intentioned or how easy.

Because that’s, like, just your opinion man. Rules are made up.
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