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Not so long ago, about a year ago, I finally received my long-awaited package. Flipper Zero. For those who don't know, Flipper Zero is a small device that allows you to do all sorts of fun things in life. The fun starts with a Sub-1 GHz antenna and continues with micro-scripts for PC. For those interested, please read on.
I will introduce you to the sections in the flipper menu in chronological order.
I wouldn't choose this as the most important point, since the flipper's task, in my opinion, is to work with the physical world around us, and not with software gadgets inside the device. As a device for working with applications, the flipper is not the best option. I would recommend using a Raspberry Pi or, at worst, an Arduino.
However, there are quite a lot of applications inside, already written by wonderful Internet users. I will say right away that I installed a custom firmware DarkFlipper. More about this later.
Presets include 8-bit games like DOOM, add-ons for GPIO pinout, an audio player, calculators and additional applications, and additional applications for a 1 GHz antenna.
Let me repeat, this section is not the most interesting.
Everything is simple here. In the range from 300 to 928 MHz in AM and FM modifications you can scan all raw and non-raw data.
For those who don't quite understand why, I can give a simple example - barrier codes. In this range, data is transmitted to barriers. As an example, I was able to copy my barrier key. Any barriers and gates.
How can this be implemented? I'll tell you my story. I live in the city center, where there is a belief: "no barrier - no parking". Living in a unique, I'm not afraid of this word, house, where in one small courtyard the size of a small "spit" with a playground and a parking space for about 30 cars, they installed as many as 3 barriers. Three, Karl!
The problem with this point is that the barriers were installed by three different companies, three different ranges, and even two types of locking. Being a law-abiding citizen, I decided to request this remote control for parking my car. Having called the numbers that were stubbornly painted over on the barrier, I ended up in the city of Reutov (I am in Moscow). There, they told me that it could be done, but without a physical key - nothing would work. When I asked where to get it, I received a disappointing answer: "I don't know." A month of searching and miraculously I found out from the neighbors that this key was with the "senior of the entrance" (the "Center of Moscow" section). The senior of the entrance moved, but the entrance remained. Without being lazy, I called this owner of the copper barrier. It turned out that these three barriers were installed before the law on the centralized installation of barriers, and each entrance installed what it wanted and how this device wanted. Each barrier is joint property, where all the papers are carried by the senior person in the entrance. The circus continued. The requirements for receiving the coveted key were as follows:
If the first two points were at least understandable and at least somewhat reasonable (although now I do not have a resident parking, since when parking a car in the yard area, it is not needed), then the last point outraged me. And I would not be against buying a "key to the house" for 10 thousand, I would not even be against buying this subscription from the woman who installed this barrier, because thanks to her, the number of taxis and third-party cars in the yard has decreased. But I somehow did not want to give documents to a stranger in another house. I kindly refused this offer.
The step towards the parking lot was given to me by the company Prime Pult. The issue was resolved simply.
For those who don't understand, this is a key that copies the signal. You just need to understand what range the key works in. The price for 10 keys was 3 thousand rubles.
Knowing the manufacturer's company (in my case Nice Flor-S), you can find out the frequency of this manufacturer (in my case 433.92 MHz). Then - everything is simple.
Flipper helped me do the same, but not in a separate barrier, but on all three by simply reading raw data. Also, in the custom firmware there is a selection of keys by range (the application is in a separate folder in the Applications menu).
Translating from Russian to Russian, this section is needed for reading keys and smart access cards.
Keys for 125 kHz
These keys are now actively used in new buildings to open balconies or (sorry) garbage rooms. In many institutions, turnstiles are opened to enter the premises.
I work at a university and we have the same access keys. How to read it is simple. Press the "Read" button and put it under the flipper. Something like this:
Analogue of keys, but with greater protection. There are two types of protection - PSK. In it - everything is the same as in 125 kHz keys.
The second option is ASK.
Here you need to do 2 things - write down the key and the reader. The man in the video on ASK is the creator of the flipper Pavel Zhovner @zhovner
The infrared emitter allows you to control everything with an IR receiver. Even a child can handle it. Choosing a universal remote control:
Then, we select a specific type of device:
Next, we turn the flipper over so that the IR transmitter is on top and after pressing the button, all types of IR signals are sent.
As an addition, the pinout:
Hidden under the iButton sign is a key scanner. It works simply. We scan the key on the + and - to different protruding points:
Next, we emulate them and bring them to the intercom:
My favorite section. By default, only 2 demos are available for Mac and Windows. Since I'm on Windows, a screenshot of the output:
Of course, it doesn't end there. Far from it. One of my favorite ready-made scripts for Windows on PowerShell is the one developed by Jakoby. There are many different variations of use, from a simple change of wallpaper to a Wi-Fi stealer.
Two-factor authentication is also possible on the flipper. All you need to do is connect it without the qFlipper utility.
Speaking of qFlipper. The application can be downloaded here. The idea of the application is simple - work with a third-party device (PC or phone). There is also work via Bluetooth.
Desktop application
Mobile application
It's hard to add anything here. A watch is necessary if you want to know the time, and you can modify your flipper in the settings.
In my opinion, this firmware is the most stable of the custom ones. There are quite a lot of changes. All of them are described in the link to the GitHub repository.
The second cool option is the one from TalkingSasquach. They also have cool wallpapers of this type:
The flipper itself, as stated in Pavel's official telegram channel, can be purchased via Joom. Everything else (case, Wi-Fi module, board) can be purchased at Amperka.
In real life, I have used the flipper sometimes more cheerfully, turning on air conditioners and projectors in offices, where everything was lost. And of course, the time killer is cool. For me personally, the device is very convenient and, most importantly, pleasant. However, there are two points. First, I am a geek and enjoy it. Second, I bought the device in good years for 8,000 - 10,000 thousand rubles (depending on the bank exchange rate for eurobucks). Special jokers break into Tesla hatches.
The device has potential. Linus Sebastian (Linus Tech Tips channel) talks about this potential. According to Sebastian, Flipper Zero is actually one of the most versatile hacking tools that has ever appeared on the market.
As always, the choice is yours. I'll continue using my flipper and playing with new and new firmware.
What do you think about the flipper?
Source
I will introduce you to the sections in the flipper menu in chronological order.
Applications
I wouldn't choose this as the most important point, since the flipper's task, in my opinion, is to work with the physical world around us, and not with software gadgets inside the device. As a device for working with applications, the flipper is not the best option. I would recommend using a Raspberry Pi or, at worst, an Arduino.
However, there are quite a lot of applications inside, already written by wonderful Internet users. I will say right away that I installed a custom firmware DarkFlipper. More about this later.
Presets include 8-bit games like DOOM, add-ons for GPIO pinout, an audio player, calculators and additional applications, and additional applications for a 1 GHz antenna.
Let me repeat, this section is not the most interesting.
Sub-GHz
Everything is simple here. In the range from 300 to 928 MHz in AM and FM modifications you can scan all raw and non-raw data.
For those who don't quite understand why, I can give a simple example - barrier codes. In this range, data is transmitted to barriers. As an example, I was able to copy my barrier key. Any barriers and gates.
How can this be implemented? I'll tell you my story. I live in the city center, where there is a belief: "no barrier - no parking". Living in a unique, I'm not afraid of this word, house, where in one small courtyard the size of a small "spit" with a playground and a parking space for about 30 cars, they installed as many as 3 barriers. Three, Karl!
The problem with this point is that the barriers were installed by three different companies, three different ranges, and even two types of locking. Being a law-abiding citizen, I decided to request this remote control for parking my car. Having called the numbers that were stubbornly painted over on the barrier, I ended up in the city of Reutov (I am in Moscow). There, they told me that it could be done, but without a physical key - nothing would work. When I asked where to get it, I received a disappointing answer: "I don't know." A month of searching and miraculously I found out from the neighbors that this key was with the "senior of the entrance" (the "Center of Moscow" section). The senior of the entrance moved, but the entrance remained. Without being lazy, I called this owner of the copper barrier. It turned out that these three barriers were installed before the law on the centralized installation of barriers, and each entrance installed what it wanted and how this device wanted. Each barrier is joint property, where all the papers are carried by the senior person in the entrance. The circus continued. The requirements for receiving the coveted key were as follows:
- Pay 7 thousand rubles to call a team (it's understandable, since you have to travel from Reutov)
- Buy a resident parking for free parking in the area of the house, which cost 3 thousand rubles a year. I had it, because I could not park my car near the house.
- Give all the documents for the car and me to the senior person in the building, who lives in another building, for scanning in the archive.
If the first two points were at least understandable and at least somewhat reasonable (although now I do not have a resident parking, since when parking a car in the yard area, it is not needed), then the last point outraged me. And I would not be against buying a "key to the house" for 10 thousand, I would not even be against buying this subscription from the woman who installed this barrier, because thanks to her, the number of taxis and third-party cars in the yard has decreased. But I somehow did not want to give documents to a stranger in another house. I kindly refused this offer.
The step towards the parking lot was given to me by the company Prime Pult. The issue was resolved simply.
For those who don't understand, this is a key that copies the signal. You just need to understand what range the key works in. The price for 10 keys was 3 thousand rubles.
Knowing the manufacturer's company (in my case Nice Flor-S), you can find out the frequency of this manufacturer (in my case 433.92 MHz). Then - everything is simple.
Flipper helped me do the same, but not in a separate barrier, but on all three by simply reading raw data. Also, in the custom firmware there is a selection of keys by range (the application is in a separate folder in the Applications menu).
125 kHz RFID
Translating from Russian to Russian, this section is needed for reading keys and smart access cards.
Keys for 125 kHz
These keys are now actively used in new buildings to open balconies or (sorry) garbage rooms. In many institutions, turnstiles are opened to enter the premises.
I work at a university and we have the same access keys. How to read it is simple. Press the "Read" button and put it under the flipper. Something like this:
NFC
Analogue of keys, but with greater protection. There are two types of protection - PSK. In it - everything is the same as in 125 kHz keys.
The second option is ASK.
Here you need to do 2 things - write down the key and the reader. The man in the video on ASK is the creator of the flipper Pavel Zhovner @zhovner
Infrared port
The infrared emitter allows you to control everything with an IR receiver. Even a child can handle it. Choosing a universal remote control:
Then, we select a specific type of device:
Next, we turn the flipper over so that the IR transmitter is on top and after pressing the button, all types of IR signals are sent.
GPIO
I was too stifled to buy a Wi-Fi module for the flipper. I can't say anything about it. Thanks to YouTube for the content.As an addition, the pinout:
iButton
Hidden under the iButton sign is a key scanner. It works simply. We scan the key on the + and - to different protruding points:
Next, we emulate them and bring them to the intercom:
Bad USB
My favorite section. By default, only 2 demos are available for Mac and Windows. Since I'm on Windows, a screenshot of the output:
Of course, it doesn't end there. Far from it. One of my favorite ready-made scripts for Windows on PowerShell is the one developed by Jakoby. There are many different variations of use, from a simple change of wallpaper to a Wi-Fi stealer.
U2F
Two-factor authentication is also possible on the flipper. All you need to do is connect it without the qFlipper utility.
Speaking of qFlipper. The application can be downloaded here. The idea of the application is simple - work with a third-party device (PC or phone). There is also work via Bluetooth.
Desktop application
Mobile application
Clock and settings
It's hard to add anything here. A watch is necessary if you want to know the time, and you can modify your flipper in the settings.
Firmware
One of my favorite custom firmwares is DarkFlippers.
In my opinion, this firmware is the most stable of the custom ones. There are quite a lot of changes. All of them are described in the link to the GitHub repository.
The second cool option is the one from TalkingSasquach. They also have cool wallpapers of this type:
Where, what and how to buy?
There are problems with the delivery of the flipper now. I received my flipper almost a year after its official release, as a user supporting the project on Kickstart. Included: box, USB type-C, sticker and quick start instructions.
The flipper itself, as stated in Pavel's official telegram channel, can be purchased via Joom. Everything else (case, Wi-Fi module, board) can be purchased at Amperka.
Who needs it?
As a result of my use, I can say the following (keep in mind, this is only my opinion): the device is cool, but it is needed by "understanding" users or those who have a lot of key cards and all sorts of remote controls.In real life, I have used the flipper sometimes more cheerfully, turning on air conditioners and projectors in offices, where everything was lost. And of course, the time killer is cool. For me personally, the device is very convenient and, most importantly, pleasant. However, there are two points. First, I am a geek and enjoy it. Second, I bought the device in good years for 8,000 - 10,000 thousand rubles (depending on the bank exchange rate for eurobucks). Special jokers break into Tesla hatches.
The device has potential. Linus Sebastian (Linus Tech Tips channel) talks about this potential. According to Sebastian, Flipper Zero is actually one of the most versatile hacking tools that has ever appeared on the market.
As always, the choice is yours. I'll continue using my flipper and playing with new and new firmware.
What do you think about the flipper?
Source
