WHAT IS A FLIPPER ZERO? A Flipper Zero is like a powerful Swiss Army Knife for wireless signals disguised as a toy. Inside, it holds the same type of wireless chips found in everyday technology like TV remotes, garage door openers, and office keycards. WHY IS IT POWERFUL? A Flipper Zero is able to do the following: 1. Copies keycards: Reads and saves contactless access cards or key fobs (like the ones used for apartment gates, gyms, or office doors) so you can unlock them using the device. Perfect for physical pen-tests. 2. Acts as a universal remote: Sends infrared signals to control TVs, air conditioners, and projectors. 3. Reads wireless remotes: Captures radio signals from devices like electrical cars, garage door openers, ceiling fans, or automatic parking barriers to see how they work or re-send the signal. 4. Emulates a keyboard: Plugs into a computer via USB and can type pre-written commands automatically at super-fast speeds. 5. Plugs into custom electronics: Features top pins where you can attach extra circuit boards, antenna modules, or sensors for custom projects. Purchasing an original Flipper Zero comes with its challenges for some people, but you can build your own. Here's a small walkthrough of how to create your own Flipper Zero.