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

70 points by andreock 2y ago

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stavros 2y 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 2y ago
  What about an AliExpress clone of the Flipper Zero electronics, reusing the design+firmware+docs+ecosystem+community, while undercutting on price?
  - nunobrito 2y ago
    Not a clone, but at least reuse some of the more useful apps and techniques.
- nunobrito 2y 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. :-)
  - stavros 2y ago
    It does include Bluetooth, and you can get a wifi board that isn't super useful (at least to me).
    - a12k 2y ago
      The WiFi board unfortunately lacks the polish that the rest of the unit has. It’s like minimally attaching a bare raspberry pi to your Flipper in the most awkward way possible. They really should have built this in, particularly considering plenty of ESP-32s come with Bluetooth and WiFi for very, very cheap.
nunobrito 2y ago
Just as reference, LiLyGo is producing a ready-made Capibara for 80 euros: https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005007967599411.html https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005007967599411.html I have not tried yet, so cannot vouche for the quality.
- andreock 2y ago
  If you buy from official website you will save some money: https://lilygo.cc/products/t-embed-cc1101 https://lilygo.cc/products/t-embed-cc1101 BTW their factory firmware isn't complete, it's just for testing purpose.
  - nunobrito 2y ago
    Good find! Was afraid of the added shipping costs but this was just an additional 5 USD to ship
jvanderbot 2y 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 2y 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.
observationist 2y ago
https://projecthub.arduino.cc/andreockx/capibarazero-a-multifunctional-security-and-hacking-tool-15a318 https://projecthub.arduino.cc/andreockx/capibarazero-a-multi... Here's what it looks like, the assembly, and a broader overview than the OP linked website. Young project so the information is a bit scattered.

70 points by andreock 2y ago

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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 2y ago
What about an AliExpress clone of the Flipper Zero electronics, reusing the design+firmware+docs+ecosystem+community, while undercutting on price?
- nunobrito 2y ago
  Not a clone, but at least reuse some of the more useful apps and techniques.
nunobrito 2y 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. :-)
- stavros 2y ago
  It does include Bluetooth, and you can get a wifi board that isn't super useful (at least to me).
  - a12k 2y ago
    The WiFi board unfortunately lacks the polish that the rest of the unit has. It’s like minimally attaching a bare raspberry pi to your Flipper in the most awkward way possible. They really should have built this in, particularly considering plenty of ESP-32s come with Bluetooth and WiFi for very, very cheap.

nunobrito 2y ago

Just as reference, LiLyGo is producing a ready-made Capibara for 80 euros: https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005007967599411.html https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005007967599411.html I have not tried yet, so cannot vouche for the quality.

andreock 2y ago
If you buy from official website you will save some money: https://lilygo.cc/products/t-embed-cc1101 https://lilygo.cc/products/t-embed-cc1101 BTW their factory firmware isn't complete, it's just for testing purpose.
- nunobrito 2y ago
  Good find! Was afraid of the added shipping costs but this was just an additional 5 USD to ship

jvanderbot 2y 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 2y 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.

observationist 2y ago

https://projecthub.arduino.cc/andreockx/capibarazero-a-multifunctional-security-and-hacking-tool-15a318 https://projecthub.arduino.cc/andreockx/capibarazero-a-multi... Here's what it looks like, the assembly, and a broader overview than the OP linked website. Young project so the information is a bit scattered.