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Show HN: FlopperZiro – A DIY open-source Flipper Zero clone

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Re: Show HN: FlopperZiro – A DIY open-source Flipper Zero clone

#11
post #8

I know this is a hobby project, but the whole appeal of Flipper Zero is that you can get one for $200 and it instantly grants you a seat on Joe Rogan or Shawn Ryan show where you can wave it front of camera, flip a switch and say "all you base are belong to mine".

yes, but it's not fun

Re: Show HN: FlopperZiro – A DIY open-source Flipper Zero clone

#14

Do this device and the other alternative mentioned (Capibara Zero) have the same level of software support as the Flipper Zero? I imagine the strong community behind the Flipper Zero is a big factor in its ongoing popularity.

Exactly, the flipepr have a enormous community that help, beyond all the people that work for flipper. So in this case is no, the software support is not even remotely comparable

Re: Show HN: FlopperZiro – A DIY open-source Flipper Zero clone

#17
Not seeing it mentioned here but the big difference from a first glance is the RF capability. This is little more than a 433 MHz replay attacker. Maybe you can generate arbitrary data out, as long as it's the ook modulation. I'm sure there's a great use-case for this, but avoid any delusions of grandeur, this is very cut down.

Re: Show HN: FlopperZiro – A DIY open-source Flipper Zero clone

#18
post #17

Not seeing it mentioned here but the big difference from a first glance is the RF capability. This is little more than a 433 MHz replay attacker. Maybe you can generate arbitrary data out, as long as it's the ook modulation. I'm sure there's a great use-case for this, but avoid any delusions of grandeur, this is very cut down.

" Important Notice: This is just a fun project, it was started to pass the time, it is not at all professional and is not intended to be. Is not an alternative for professional device."

Re: Show HN: FlopperZiro – A DIY open-source Flipper Zero clone

#20
post #17

Not seeing it mentioned here but the big difference from a first glance is the RF capability. This is little more than a 433 MHz replay attacker. Maybe you can generate arbitrary data out, as long as it's the ook modulation. I'm sure there's a great use-case for this, but avoid any delusions of grandeur, this is very cut down.

" Important Notice: This is just a fun project, it was started to pass the time, it is not at all professional and is not intended to be. Is not an alternative for professional device."

The title blurb seems to present it as a functional clone, rather than a limited copy.

"A Flipper Zero clone, but cheapest, DIY and simply Open Source, made with Arduino IDE"

Why not?

"A hobby partial Flipper Zero clone, cheaper, DIY and Open Source, made with Arduino IDE"

So it doesn't have to be clarified further down. I get that it's not that down, but the title is what will be shared and seen in web previews everywhere.

That being said, it looks very cool, and the name is fun.

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