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Re: Flipper Zero – Tamagochi for Hackers

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Post by august125 » Fri, Jul 31, 2020, 4:52 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.

Easy. I'm already envisioning all the ways this device could make my life easier. I would no longer have to juggle RFID keys to multiple clients' premises. I can lock and unlock my 1994 BMW that uses a long obsolete RF keyless entry system that is difficult to obtain replacement keys for. I can adjust my RF controlled lighting system at home without having to dig for the remote. So much of the world runs on RF that having a device that can speak to everything is invaluable.

Re: Flipper Zero – Tamagochi for Hackers

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Post by TeaDude » Fri, Jul 31, 2020, 6:35 PM UTC

g666 wrote: post #43

I was wondering what's the real duration of the battery. Here on the diagram it's saying 30 days (which is awesome) - https://flipperzero.one/zero But on the same diagram on kickstater it's saying 7 days only... - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/flipper-devices/flipper... I'm really into this device but the https://flipperzero.one/one looks so more promising and having a raspberry inside open a whole new world o…

Dang they should've added one options to the kickstarter.

Well, I assume the reason they didn't is because the one model will require more R&D time. Presumably the zero was intended to be a cut down model they could easily bring to market to gauge interest (Which isn't so easy now that we're getting bluetooth and NFC!)

Re: Flipper Zero – Tamagochi for Hackers

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Post by auraham » Sat, Aug 01, 2020, 5:06 AM UTC

There are so many things I like about this little device:

  - The promotional video is funny, it shows all the potential of the device.
  - The character is adorable, I really like that angry dolphin (am I a joke to you?).
  - The device is clearly inspired in those old 90s-ish electronics.
  - It is open source and expansible.

However, it is a bit pricey. Do not get me wrong. Although it could seem like a toy, there is a lot of work behind this tiny device. Congratulations to the team behind the project, from graphical designers that created a wonderful and funny dolphin to developers that created a great device for hacking.

Re: Flipper Zero – Tamagochi for Hackers

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Post by zhovner » Mon, Aug 03, 2020, 7:52 PM UTC

thway15269037 wrote: post #38

zhovner wrote: post #10

Hi, founder here. I'm glad you liked it.

May I ask you how you are going to declare them in shipment notification? Will it be "Flipper Zero" or "Hacker multitool", for example. I'm worried to order one myself due to possible questions from authorities.

It will be something like "Electronic toy Flipper". This name we will try to use for certification.

Re: Flipper Zero – Tamagochi for Hackers

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Post by aspenmayer » Fri, Aug 07, 2020, 9:03 PM UTC

zhovner wrote: post #10

Hi, founder here. I'm glad you liked it.

Thank you. I will buy Flipper Zero, and I will buy the Flipper One, probably multiple of the Flipper One. You're doing great work here. It was a little hairy there with the delay in approval for the Kickstarter, but you persevered. You really are doing the hard hack. You're an inspiration to me, and you deserve all the success you have so rightly earned!