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CapibaraZero: A cheap alternative to FlipperZero based on ESP32-S3

70 points| andreock | 1 year ago |capibarazero.com

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stavros|1 year ago

The value of the Flipper isn't so much the hardware, it's the documentation and ecosystem. Unfortunately, any other project will have to do a lot of work to compete, but it's a worthwhile attempt.

neilv|1 year ago

What about an AliExpress clone of the Flipper Zero electronics, reusing the design+firmware+docs+ecosystem+community, while undercutting on price?

nunobrito|1 year ago

Too bad that flipper didn't upgrade the hardware to include bluetooth and wi-fi at minimum. Makes it really limited. Also, the price for purchasing a device went really high compared to the initial price of 100 euros per unit.

Really a pitty, love my flipper. :-)

jvanderbot|1 year ago

Can someone tell me what neat projects they have done with FlipperZero? I have one on my MCU/SBC pile and have never thought of a reason to boot it up.

Our_Benefactors|1 year ago

Its read/emulate function for various wireless chip protocols makes it an excellent development companion for these types of applications.

BadUSB can store portable scripts in an easily executable fashion.

Backup universal IR for when you lose the TV remote, or volume control at your local sports bar (this will turn heads, even though tv-b-gone have been around forever)

These are the most useful things I’ve actually done with it.