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Flipper Zero – Tamagochi for Hackers

157 points| oxapentane | 5 years ago |kickstarter.com | reply

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[+] TeaDude|5 years ago|reply
This thing is basically JC Denton's multikey mixed with his electric multitool thing.

Yes, I am channelling my inner Sheldon Cooper for needless pop culture references but this device is totally sweet and a perfect tool to assert dominance over you co-workers as "king nerd".

I really like it's Y2k aesthetic and this thing is totally feature packed! You've got yourself a backer @zhovner!

[+] neilv|5 years ago|reply
Sigh. And another backer here. :) I figured I'll inevitably need one of the radio features in the near future, and would kick myself for not having a Flipper or other convenient radio multi-tool at hand.
[+] g666|5 years ago|reply
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 of possibilities, mainly on wifi.

[+] TeaDude|5 years ago|reply
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!)

[+] zhovner|5 years ago|reply
Hi, founder here. I'm glad you liked it.
[+] thway15269037|5 years ago|reply
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.

[+] aspenmayer|5 years ago|reply
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!
[+] randomcarbloke|5 years ago|reply
I feel for you man, now you have to do the NFC...I'm looking forward to playing with it though!
[+] andygmb|5 years ago|reply
Congrats on hitting your goal! What's it like watching the number go up?
[+] breather|5 years ago|reply
Super cool! I have a rule for tools in my lab - only open source hardware. Will you consider releasing schematics?
[+] Tade0|5 years ago|reply
My latest obsession is to decipher any Japanese text I encounter, so for anyone curious フリッパー reads as "Furippā" - Flipper.
[+] andygmb|5 years ago|reply
The people involved in this are great, I don't have an interest in that kind of tech but I sent over a small amount.

Support people doing hackerspaces!

[+] sschueller|5 years ago|reply
Already at $130k, at this rate it will get bluetooth and NFC as well.
[+] codetrotter|5 years ago|reply
Yes, not bad at all. I would back it too, if I could afford to.

What I wonder is, did they have a following from before, and that is how they were able to reach enough people to get to 200% of their goal in so short time? Or did it simply spread organically because of how awesome it is? The video was really good and convincing. I just always wonder this because I would like to do a Kickstarter for a project of my own some day maybe, but don’t have any following so I think my project would not receive enough backers. But if it is possible to get backing without a pre-existing big group of followers then that is very encouraging.

Edit: Also, what’s the name of the chiptune at the end of the video again? I’ve listened to that one many times before but can’t remember what it was called.

[+] kiba|5 years ago|reply
Very well done marketing pitch. I am convinced.

Honestly, my biggest worry is that the gadget will stay in a drawer after a day or two.

[+] ReedJessen|5 years ago|reply
It's looks like a video game so that you can show it to police/your targets and they won't "get" what it is.
[+] arc-in-space|5 years ago|reply
This seems way too cool, and I'm not even particularly interested in these kinds of hacking areas, but I'll be sure to follow this project and I'll consider backing.
[+] jbob2000|5 years ago|reply
> 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.

[+] august125|5 years ago|reply
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.
[+] sschueller|5 years ago|reply
Having all your tags in one device is great. Also having a backup.
[+] oxapentane|5 years ago|reply
> I'm struggling to find an honest use for this.

Physical security pentesting?

[+] auraham|5 years ago|reply
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.
[+] GeertJohan|5 years ago|reply
Amazing launch, congratz to Pavel and the team!

I really like that it's extensible, has a battery and contains so much features for a compact device. Great multi-tool for me as a maker / hardware/software developer.

[+] fancy_pantser|5 years ago|reply
The LCD is orange [lit] in the mockups but is that a design requirement? Some of the technical images show it as the default "LCD green-grayish" color.
[+] KMnO4|5 years ago|reply
Looks to be the Sharp “Memory” LCDs. They’re highly reflective so don’t require backlights like traditional LCDs. Think e-ink. So any colour LED can be used as embellishment, including orange.
[+] 1MachineElf|5 years ago|reply
My major takeaway from Johnny Mnemonic was the efficacy of cybernetic hacker dolphins, so I can tell this is going to be successful.
[+] jefurii|5 years ago|reply
Does this device have any security features? It opens garage doors, acts as a 2FA key, etc, etc. I wouldn't put any of my own data on this thing unless I could lock it somehow, but it doesn't look like it's designed for that.

Other than that it looks really fun!

[+] LibertyBeta|5 years ago|reply
So, why buy this v. s. building a pwnagatchi? Am I just missing the use case. difference?
[+] m12k|5 years ago|reply
From the page:

Flipper was inspired by the pwnagotchi project. However, unlike all the other DIY boards for hackers, it's designed with the convenience of everyday usage in mind. Flipper has a robust case, handy buttons and shape, and none of these dirty PCBs and scratchy pins.

[+] metaphor|5 years ago|reply
I was sold on:

> Flipper is made by makers who got tired of all these rough PCBs and bulky external modules.

[+] lozaning|5 years ago|reply
Pwnagachi does not include any non 2.4Ghz wifi radios. This does 300Mhz-900Mhz.
[+] trdtaylor1|5 years ago|reply
Please don't be fake. Please don't be fake.

Deciding between 1, 2, or 3... Really it depends if I can use these with the new garage door openers made in the past 5 years.

[+] hevelvarik|5 years ago|reply
Well I think this will be my first kickstarter participation. The novelty of changing channels on a public set is alone worth the price for entry.
[+] metaphor|5 years ago|reply
What's the story behind the R25 stack?

Roadmap says DFM was last month, so hazarding a guess that this won't find its way into v3 release?

[+] rtkaratekid|5 years ago|reply
My allowance I give myself is spent, but if this comes to market I will definitely be buying when I get my allowance back haha