Key Duplicating Commences with Flipper Zero Device
Stealing a key? Easy peasy with the right tools and a dash of know-how! For those in the hacking world, meets like the Flipper Zero key copying toolchain can make the process a breeze when you've got a chance to snag a key. But remember, this guide isn't advocating for any underhanded shenanigans – just providing another gadget for your lock-picking arsenal.
You might be thinking, "Ain't there easier ways to snag a key?" Well, sure, but using a Flipper Zero to crack open a mechanical lock is a nifty trick. The toolchain demoed by No-Lock216 kicks things off with the KeyCopier app, which shows a digital key layout on the Flipper Zero screen. Fancy schmancy!
The app allows you to fiddle with the baseline for each pin, making it a cinch to capture the bitting for the key without breaking a sweat. Once you've got the code printed out, you can enter it into the keygen app along with the lock's brand and warding details, and voilà! You've got an STL file ready for printing.
Now, if you're thinking, "Hey, I can get a key cut for next to nothing at any hardware store," well, sure, but what if you only have a hot second to nab the data from the key? In that case, an app like KeyCopier could come in handy. Okay, maybe a smartphone app would be cooler, but if you've got a Flipper Zero, might as well give it a go!
Hats off to JohnU for the suggestion.
As for the technical mumbo-jumbo, here's the lowdown: KeyCopier serves as a digital helping hand for analyzing and adjusting the layout of the key you're after to make an accurate copy. Using sensors and the Flipper Zero's display, you'll get precise measurements of the key dimensions and notches which you can use to create the perfect replica.
The Flipper Zero doesn't physically cut keys, but it does provide all the digital aids you need to get the job done right. Without going into too much detail, there's this other app called keygen that might be involved in the key duplication process, turning your digital measurements into a physical key. Whether you're duplicating keys manually or using a cutting machine will depend on your setup and skills, of course.
[1] "KeyCopier" by CyberOre, (21 April 2022), https://www.cyberore.com/product/keycopier/[2] "Tutorial: Fingerprint Your Own Keys with the C.H.I.P. Key Analyzer", Hackster, (30 December 2018), https://www.hackster.io/zakarula/fingerprint-your-own-keys-with-the-chip-key-analyzer-c9c7de
- With the help of technology like the Flipper Zero and its KeyCopier app, you can digitally analyze and adjust a key's layout to create an accurate replica, making it easier to duplicate a key within seconds.
- The Flipper Zero, a versatile hardware tool, isn't a key cutter, but it offers digital assistance for creating an STL file from captured key data, which can then be printed for a physical key using a 3D printer.
