You're supposed to put the plastic key in to lift the pins to the right depths. You then use a piece of metal to turn the cylinder. I've added a number of new keys as doubled sided key support. It's still a work in progress, but the code update is available on my github.
Should work. The machine copies by tracing the contour of the original key to grind from the blank. You move the grinder to duplicate exactly as it is mechanically 1:1 to the edge of the original key.
@@polerix That depends on the system, that's the way it always used to be done and it's one of the reasons why it's advisable to keep a spare key that never goes in the lock after verifying that it works. But, there are newer machines like some of the kiosks that scan the key and then work off of that. Which can be potentially useful if you want to be able to pick up a new key at one of the kiosks if you lock yourself out. I live several blocks from one of those machines and it would be a lot easier for me to walk over to the machine than wait around for a locksmith if I get locked out when I can't get access to the spare key. Not likely, but theoretically it could happen.
@@SmallSpoonBrigademight as well pick the lock IMO. I've been locked out many times and picking the lock takes less than a minute after some practice. (I was in Mexico and the guy in charge of our key forgot it nearly weekly)
Interesting. I would definitely go towards the metal key vs. a 3D printed key - having a key break in the lock would be a pain to say the least! Cool project though, will have to look around for a flipper to play with for entertainment. You're sounding good - hope you are feeling good as well - take care, and thanks for continuing the uploads.
I saw an instruction for turning a credit card into a temporary key. The idea of having that break off inside of the lock and need a locksmith to drill it out kind of scares me a bit as it goes from being a relatively cheap fix to one that's definitely going to be expensive.
You can also produce them via Lishi Pliers (~$15) on real blanks (~$0.20) pretty easily too, that's what I'd recommend if you consistently need to make keys for people like me and can't afford a real key duplicator.
I use polymer keys so they dont scratch stuff on my pockets. They work great, a good material might be perfect for 3D printing them, regular PLA is too brittle IMO
Awesome video, I had no idea the flipper could do that. Also, I was wondering if you have checked out, or plan to check out, the new HackRF H4M? Looks like a very capable device!
you're going to have to get your own key machine to make these because NO reputable locksmith worth their salt will simply make your key with the information you provide this way. You should retitle this "how to end up on a watch list"
Yep, this is more or less the equivalent of creating one of those plastic spare keys that some cars come with. Completely useless other than as a blank to copy by a locksmith.
Hope you're feeling better!
You're supposed to put the plastic key in to lift the pins to the right depths.
You then use a piece of metal to turn the cylinder.
I've added a number of new keys as doubled sided key support. It's still a work in progress, but the code update is available on my github.
Perhaps the 3D printed key would work at one of those kiosks where the kiosk itself scans and cuts the key.
Should work. The machine copies by tracing the contour of the original key to grind from the blank. You move the grinder to duplicate exactly as it is mechanically 1:1 to the edge of the original key.
@@polerix That depends on the system, that's the way it always used to be done and it's one of the reasons why it's advisable to keep a spare key that never goes in the lock after verifying that it works.
But, there are newer machines like some of the kiosks that scan the key and then work off of that. Which can be potentially useful if you want to be able to pick up a new key at one of the kiosks if you lock yourself out. I live several blocks from one of those machines and it would be a lot easier for me to walk over to the machine than wait around for a locksmith if I get locked out when I can't get access to the spare key. Not likely, but theoretically it could happen.
@@SmallSpoonBrigademight as well pick the lock IMO. I've been locked out many times and picking the lock takes less than a minute after some practice. (I was in Mexico and the guy in charge of our key forgot it nearly weekly)
you can use a stronger material to print your key, something like ABS would be significantly more reliable than PLA
Interesting. I would definitely go towards the metal key vs. a 3D printed key - having a key break in the lock would be a pain to say the least! Cool project though, will have to look around for a flipper to play with for entertainment.
You're sounding good - hope you are feeling good as well - take care, and thanks for continuing the uploads.
I saw an instruction for turning a credit card into a temporary key. The idea of having that break off inside of the lock and need a locksmith to drill it out kind of scares me a bit as it goes from being a relatively cheap fix to one that's definitely going to be expensive.
Would also be interesting to see if you can mill a key on a mini cnc
You can also produce them via Lishi Pliers (~$15) on real blanks (~$0.20) pretty easily too, that's what I'd recommend if you consistently need to make keys for people like me and can't afford a real key duplicator.
I've been working on that for a few months now. Still a wip, but slowly building an open source key cutter.
I use polymer keys so they dont scratch stuff on my pockets. They work great, a good material might be perfect for 3D printing them, regular PLA is too brittle IMO
Just asking…how about a piece of paper and pencil to do the same thing?
I have a ASM program that does this for 3d printers. Good luck on not having the key brake good for 1 use if you are lucky... or if she is unlucky lol
cool idea. hope you are feeling well.
Awesome video, I had no idea the flipper could do that. Also, I was wondering if you have checked out, or plan to check out, the new HackRF H4M? Looks like a very capable device!
I can only know there's a new video because os discord, TH-cam doesn't notify me nova spirit anymore
Thanks Don.
where i live we don't have these types of keys except for bicycles maybe because these keys are so crap in so many ways.
so this device is not an mp3 player?
you're going to have to get your own key machine to make these because NO reputable locksmith worth their salt will simply make your key with the information you provide this way.
You should retitle this "how to end up on a watch list"
That's a nice thought but not true. I've made over 100k keys for people by code and shipped it. I maintain a 5 star rating on Ebay and Amazon.
It would be easier if someone make a pp that take a foto and give you the code
Those do already exist
@@down2006 Names, please.
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Really! You guys still use 2 dimensional keys over there?
So actually you can leave your door open then!
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What the hell? Why do we need this? I thought this would be about copying secure keys, like for a vehicle. This has been a solved problem for decades.
Yep, this is more or less the equivalent of creating one of those plastic spare keys that some cars come with. Completely useless other than as a blank to copy by a locksmith.