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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 lisnake »

Eji1700 wrote: post #101
29athrowaway wrote: post #16

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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.

Many rolling door openers don’t use rolling code. Never heard of tvs or ceiling fans using rolling code either

Re: Flipper Zero: Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

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Post by Gabrys1 »

rvnx wrote: post #155
ramraj07 wrote: post #149

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For me the appeal of Flipper Zero is the mythical rare day when it becomes useful in an emergency, and until then it can stay in my draw peacefully.

There is another possibility: that the Flipper gets an update with the order of a government. For example, to reprogram or shutdown electrical systems in the house. And then it will be a day to remember :D

More likely your smart home app in your phone will do that

Re: Flipper Zero: Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

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Post by baobun »

1oooqooq wrote: post #171
geor9e wrote: post #46

$169 is a bit steep for me, so I went on Temu and bought a $8 125KHz RFID programmer & a $5 USB-C IR Blaster. Combined with my Samsung phones native NFC writing, bluetooth, etc I feel like it scratched the itch of 90% of what people do with Flipper for 10% the cost.

no phone can act as a nfc card. your set up doesn't cover the main use case for the flipper on nfc space

Many (most recent) smartphone models can act as NFC cards very well, with the right software.

Re: Flipper Zero: Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

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Post by dawnerd »

rjh29 wrote: post #178
dawnerd wrote: post #64

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You can likely use your phone. There’s some apps designed for it specifically.

IIRC phones need to be rooted to pretend to be an NFC card, although they can write to blank ones. I've done this before. The Flipper Zero is a lot more convenient though.

Ah yeah you’re right. What I’ve seen actually only lets you write to tags that can then be used.

Re: Flipper Zero: Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

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Post by 8organicbits »

dartos wrote: post #135
nonethewiser wrote: post #114

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Well sure, for pressure and slow cooking. You could say the same thing about the microwave.

Could you? Two different models microwaves cook pretty differently from each other. Especially if they have differing wattage.

Another is that a microwave doesn't operate at a set pressure, so even the same model will behave differently at different evelations.

Re: Flipper Zero: Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

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Post by Krustopolis »

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.

Leave the house?

Re: Flipper Zero: Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

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Post by a2800276 »

stavros wrote: post #169
rvnx wrote: post #155

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There is another possibility: that the Flipper gets an update with the order of a government. For example, to reprogram or shutdown electrical systems in the house. And then it will be a day to remember :D

Or, an equally plausible scenario, it grows its own consciousness and decide to attack, hiding behind its delightful dolphin facade.

Oh, come on, you're being ridiculous. It's much more plausible for the flipper to develop consciousness and steal all the tuna in your pantry.

Re: Flipper Zero: Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

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Post by a2800276 »

mattlondon wrote: post #63
spacebacon wrote: post #40

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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.

The votes are not there for your benefit - they're there to make good/useful/valuable comments rise to the top, and bad/low-value/spam ones fall to the bottom.

Nontheless the point about learning to accept downvotes is valid because "why was I downvoted?"-crybaby posts are annoying, useless and tend to also get downvoted.

Just as this meta-voting-post of mine should :)

Re: Flipper Zero: Multi-Tool Device for Geeks

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Post by oneshtein »

mattlondon wrote: post #63
spacebacon wrote: post #40

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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.

The votes are not there for your benefit - they're there to make good/useful/valuable comments rise to the top, and bad/low-value/spam ones fall to the bottom.

... bad/low-value/spam/contradictory/unpopular opinion/dissidents/opposition/etc.

My comments got more than 200 downvotes and ban in discussion about physics about decade ago, but I nailed the problem. Also, I receive downvotes from Russian imperialists at constant rate just talking about history of Russia and Ukraine, because real history of Russian Federation/Russian Empire is well guarded secret in Russia.

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