CapibaraZero: A cheap alternative to FlipperZero based on ESP32-S3
61 points by andreock 4 hours ago | 6 comments
  • nine_k 2 hours ago |
    > For the moment the only option is to make capibaraZero with a breadboard but we are working on a PCB to make device more portable.

    Radically low-cost, can't disagree :)

    PCB files are actually available: https://github.com/CapibaraZero/resources/tree/main/PCB/

    OTOH it's nice to be able to literally see every part, and how they are connected.

  • blackeyeblitzar 2 hours ago |
    Does anyone know what the legality of these are? Can you get in trouble just for purchasing things like flipper zero? Or just for using them in some way?
    • diggan 2 hours ago |
      Depends on your country. Usually it's the action of using it for specific things that are illegal, not just purchasing/owning it. But if you're caught breaking into an office with it, I'm sure many countries' courts would see that as additional tooling for the break in, for example.
    • hsbauauvhabzb 2 hours ago |
      Your country may be of relevance to the question, but in most countries owning or using a flipper or similar, provided you do not interfere with devices you do not own, will not cause issues.
    • Havoc 39 minutes ago |
      Transmissions are pretty tightly regulated in most countries. Receiving less so but those laws can be pretty catch-all. Unless you enjoy static noise you're probably intercepting something and thus potentially running afoul of lawful interception rules.

      Exactly laws & whether anyone cares are ofc dependent on your country

  • beeflet 21 minutes ago |
    I wish this functionality was in Watchy v3 (https://watchy.sqfmi.com/), which is also based on EPS32-S3