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!
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.
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.
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!)
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!
Never see so much money, haha. But this just a beginning. Next challenge is to produce it and deliver. Also I'm afraid of NFC goal, because this is a HUGE part of new code. But I will do my best to get this project done.
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.
The main creator of this has been posting about his progress for months, personally I've been following its development ever since I first saw it. It's such a neat project that I can totally believe this being entirely organic growth.
> how they were able to reach enough people to get to 200% of their goal in so short time?
6 hours later, that $130k is now $437k. And it was up for a bit before GP posted their comment - 30 to 50 minutes, I think, so a good chunk of that 200% may well be from here as well.
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.
> 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I'm a maker and I DO love rough PCBs and bulky modules. And tangled wires and etc.
But I ordered (backed) a flipper on kickstarter instantly. Godspeed, guys!
Edit: the reason for me was a nice design and not spending time researching which chips to buy and reading through all the manuals. It is interesting to build it yourself, but once in a while I just want everything sorted out for me.
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!