Is the Flipper Zero right for you?

[@MissFoxification]

I have NFC in my headphones, it triggers pairing/connection on tap. So.. I made one for my car as well, tap my phone and it pairs my phone to the vehicle and sets a few modes. I added a tag to my handbag as well, tap my phone and it pairs to a set of BT earbuds.

[@rad_linux]

Ahhhhh! That makes so much sense. Thanks for sharing! sounds like an awesome setup

[@MissFoxification]

@@rad_linux I use "NFC tools" with their secondary program "NFC tasks" if you want to do similar. You can program tags to trigger many things, it's very handy.

[@randomreviews7040]

I have no idea why I bought this lol. Way over my head

[@rad_linux]

thats generally how i've felt, but I kinda expected that going in. Its been fun growing into the tool, though admittedly I think I was hoping there would be more of a "game" aspect to it that would guide me. You own it though, might as well learn what it can do!

[@attzero]

felt that bro. we got a lot of random shit to learn

[@james-rr4dw]

Bro same. All this compiling and unzipping. Finally got rogue master tho. Its sweet.

[@attzero]

@@james-rr4dw i just wanted to make amiibos to sell to my friends tbh 😂 then i realized i could do much more

[@VeridianKnight]

I’ll take it 💀

[@adamdarby43]

I hope they will start shipping to the US. Scalpers online are saling these at 10x the price.

[@rad_linux]

according to announcements I've seen, the flippers that were stuck in customs are out! I believe they should be shipping to the US again if not soon

[@JackInTheShop]

Mine will be here in 4 more days. Been waiting a while. They are shipping again.

[@JackInTheShop]

well, it showed up today!!!

[@rad_linux]

@@JackInTheShop congrats!

[@robertholland3966]

There are a million videos on what the Flipper is but zero good videos on how to use it.

[@rad_linux]

Its really hard since the flipper zero is kind of nebulous. There are plenty of videos showing simple use cases, but the problem is that the flipper is basically hackable hardware and so the possibilities are endless! I have a couple videos about some of the features, but there isn't even documentation on a ton of the things the flipper can do.

[@svporqueno]

So what would you recommend in terms of how you approached learning the device once you had it in hand?

[@rad_linux]

Honestly its been a bunch of experimentation and hours of research. I would say look things up a lot, and then look them up again. Check out the Discord, though I admittedly haven't used that as a resource too much. Check out the various github repositories that have different things already captured or scripted. Don't just use them aimlessly, try to understand what they are doing and why. If you aren't already familiar with basic programming concepts, this is probably the time to check them out. Try looking up what things like GPIO pins are and why you might need them. I definitely recommend watching things like defcon talks here on youtube. They talk about a lot of concepts that the Flipper also hits. Like, I accidentally fell across the flipper CLI when trying to understand how the USB to UART bridge worked because its not really documented well. Its definitely about experimentation

[@barberenforcement172]

BROOO thankyou so much, this really helped and the tutorial was really easy to use as well :)

[@rad_linux]

Thanks for sticking around!

[@WarLordN1k]

I can see myself using the GPIO pins and blue tooth. after some playing with the firmware.

[@rad_linux]

The gpio pins are really interesting! I didnt get the wifi developer board but I've been wondering if I could find ways to interact with an ESP8266 I have lying around through gpio

[@WarLordN1k]

@@rad_linux I am sure you could but i do not know much about any ESP boards to make an informed comment.

[@simeondawkins6358]

Its pretty easy to fully unlock for all ability using new firmware etc

[@DanielFreakinAwesome2]

You're not gaining much more features though.. Just higher sub ghz bands and some other apps.. Ultimately, this thing is just a card emulator/remote.

[@simeondawkins6358]

i used to live in a huge housing place that uses electronic keys I could go there right now and go anywhere with ease

[@rad_linux]

thats just not true. The flipper offers a host of features that go well beyond emulation. The creative uses of the GPIO, applications API, and tools like bad USB are just a few of the things it can do beyond emulation. Thats just what the most popular youtube and tiktok videos focus on because it catches eyes. The flipper is a full featured hacking device.

[@rad_linux]

yes, switching to a cummunity firmware will allow you to unlock a few features (mostly radio features). I have made a video more recently about whether thats as powerful as it might seem. TLDR, it probably isnt

[@karma247ajm]

Great practical information and advice 👍

[@rad_linux]

Glad it was helpful! I'm working on an updated version of this video as well!

[@paok1925]

What's the battery's life span is gona last ?

[@linux42069]

Mines never died and I've let it go for over a week

[@rad_linux]

I've seen really long battery life. If its powering an external module it might be less, but I've also gone over a week without without charging.

[@ronaldwhite1730]

thank you . ( 2022 / July / 28 )

[@rad_linux]

thanks for watching!

[@spaceshipdev]

“The firmware knows what is illegal?” So is it locked down, fictionality wise? God I thought that was the whole point, a tool to find vulnerabilities for responsible disclosure, ahem. Sigh, never mind then. Saved me $250 to Canada, cheers mate.

[@rad_linux]

I didn't explain it as well as I could have. But i believe there are regional firmware locks. So if you get a US variant, or an EU variant, etc. it will allow or disallow certain signals as required by the FCC or whatever. There are some firmware forks that are working to eliminate those barriers to the robust experience flipper zero can offer.

[@spaceshipdev]

Absolutely, yeh the locks will come off for sure. I’m interested, just not $250 interested; I mean thats Hack RF One money. I’ll be watching for a v2 though, lets face it we’re already at 802.11ax so, kinda already outa date.

[@JJGAMERCOOL]

just flash a community firmware cuz

[@spaceshipdev]

@@--5916 Makes total sense of course, I’ll take another look then, just pretty pricey here in Canada once shipping and import crap is added ugh. Anyone in Ontario has one to sell give me a shout eh.

[@howtodefeatgangstalking]

@@--5916 can you please comment the url or the name of it in GitHub

[@aaronpostingPN]

(it is)

[@mehvix]

you should not use a flipper for u2f

[@rad_linux]

if you need enterprise grade u2f, no, this is not the solution

[@jusmanemank8581]

good

[@vyacheslaviskanderov2130]

I want to buy flipper just to troll people 😀

[@rad_linux]

if its worth the money to you, why not I guess

[@jerseyxt1]

Where did you did buy it?

[@rad_linux]

@@jerseyxt1 I got mine during the kickstarter. I had to wait 2 years, but I got it significantly cheaper than you can today.

[@YuriShubenin]

Quote^ "Flipper Zero is legit American Company" Really? Flipper Zero developed in Russia, the company office is in Moscow, check the facts

[@rad_linux]

Its incorporated in Delaware. I'm aware it was started by a Russian hacker space

[@YuriShubenin]

@@rad_linux The head office of Neuron Hackspace - the name of the company which developed the device located in Moscow, because of the sanctions and situation in the world they had to register their business in 2022 in US, China, Netherlands and UK. So saying 'legit American company' doesn't sound legit ) Yes, on their main site they put Denver US in the contact information, but they also say there: Our team was originally formed in Neuron Hackspace by collaborating with industrial design and manufacturing experts Design Heroes. Design Heroes - the company that developed and brought the design to life is located in Moscow as well. With a little goggling it's easy to find the information, that the company and team is still operating in Moscow Russia. If they would put Moscow - Russia on their main site American hamsters would be scared to buy a product, that's it )

[@rad_linux]

@@YuriShubenin being an incorporated US entity means they have to follow US laws for distribution, regardless of their country of origin and thats the discussion at hand

[@YuriShubenin]

@@rad_linux it doesn't make it an American company, distribution - yes and yes they must obey the laws of the country where they distribute their products. There is IKEA in USA, it doesn't make IKEA an American brand, they just distributing their products in US under brand of IKEA, or would you say that IKEA is a legit American company as well in this case...

[@-thefalcon-]

It being made or developed in Russia is an added bonus. What better way to piss off the New World Order by using a "Russian hacking device" 😂 Its even a bigger troll given the fact it is incorporated in Claymont,DE, the state Biden is from. What a time to be alive!

[@adamab9341]

made me quit the video

[@rad_linux]

sorry to force your hand

[@Cogito3]

"i dont have any sub ghz devices" just say you dont have a car lmao

[@rad_linux]

uh... you know not all cars have sub ghz capabilities right?

[@Cogito3]

@@rad_linux it was a joke lol i have almost no idea what a sub ghz device is or anything near it. I just know the abbreviations and shii

[@Ipsissimus]

Just a toy. Restrictions. Crappy interface. Overpriced. There are better tools out there.

[@rad_linux]

As a true tool its probably not the best. As a fun learning and entry level device for up and coming "cyber security" enthusiasts, I think it makes an interesting buy. The price is the biggest question mark. There will probably be more room to do interesting things as the firmware advances.

[@Compyler]

Any recommendations on better tools?

[@matsta177]

@@Compyler yeah would like to know too

[@--5916]

There are no restrictions if you flash the right firmware. Also if you know anything about subGHz, radio etc. Then this device can be a powerfull tool ;). But yeah the price is a bit high for the inside

[@spaceshipdev]

@@Compyler PandaRF is a good sub ghz unit but is less ‘point and click’ if you know what I mean. Flipper has a cute menu for folk that just want to deauth wifi’s or haze neighbours garage door openers. Get yourself a Pineapple 7, that has tons of third party add-on packages to support SDR’s and BLE type USB add-ons for other more ‘funky’ functionality outside of just wifi/kismet antics. HackRF is another more pricey unit, an SDR with broadcast ability. Don’t forget too, Flipper is just a well put together well thought out pwnagotchi that anyone can build if one was so motivated. Flipper did the hard work so you don’t have to.

[@senshitsthebed]

Would you say is better? the Flipper Zero or the Hackrf?

[@rad_linux]

I'm not familiar enough with the Hackrf to say

[@evatron136]

are you still looking to sell yours

[@sundhaug92]

I'd say they are for different things, Hack RF for one isn't portable or all in one