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!
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.
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!)
I'm worried to order one myself due to possible questions from authorities.
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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.
Makes a difference when you nail those things.
Here's reddit post in english from a while back: https://www.reddit.com/r/TechNewsToday/comments/g4vkqf/flipp...
And here's pre-kickstarter post in russian, that kinda sums up everything that was posted before: https://habr.com/ru/post/513074/
Edit: and even here: https://news.ycombinator.com/from?site=flipperzero.one
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.
Honestly, my biggest worry is that the gadget will stay in a drawer after a day or two.
I'm struggling to find an honest use for this.
Physical security pentesting?
- 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.
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.
Other than that it looks really fun!
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.
mmmm, scratchy pins... Though there's nothing like a DIP-16 chip biting into your heel...
Maybe that's why I prefer QFN chips nowadays ))
> Flipper is made by makers who got tired of all these rough PCBs and bulky external modules.
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.
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.
Roadmap says DFM was last month, so hazarding a guess that this won't find its way into v3 release?