The short version
Portable electronics multitool; an owner praises hands-on signal experiments and NFC learning with kids.
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Flipper Zero
Portable electronics multitool; an owner praises hands-on signal experiments and NFC learning with kids.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-11-04
Last seen:2026-11-04
Times seen:1
Website:flipper.net
Why it caught our attention
The existing Flipper Zero receives concrete ownership praise, distinct from preorder enthusiasm for Flipper One.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-11-04
“My F0 is always close at hand, doing everything from being my go-to trigger for whatever random thing I'm playing with, to being an instant output for any signal I'm trying to read. Plus it's a really fun educational tool for myself and various kids around - I keep a load of little NFC 216 tags around, in my bag, in a pouch attached to my Mac, and showing both young and old how to use them, and read them with the phone, leads to conversations about treasure hunts, hiding them in the pub, showing counters with amusing messages...”
vr46 · recommendation · first hand use
Direct HN comment
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