![]() Since it is plastic, you can take it through airport security without too many problems. The Ruger stock folds into a compact size, which can be stuffed into a duffle bag. ![]() The stock just makes the BlueSniper look more menacing, not to mention really fun to hold. You can even make the BlueSniper without the stock, if you want to be more discrete about scanning Bluetooth devices. The guys at Flexilis decided on the Ruger 10 / 22 folding stock from Ramline, but you can use any stock you want. You start out with a stock that all other components will be attached to. Sander – Mechanical is nice, but hand-sanding is acceptable.This is a good idea because they will get much needed practice, and often these shops will have metal scraps lying around, so you might not have to pay for some materials. But if you don’t feel confident working with metal, students at any high school or college metal shop will often be more than happy to help for a small fee. (3) AAA NiMH 1.2V batteries (Nominally 1.2v, range from 1.4v-1v for most of discharge cycle)īasic metal working skills are helpful in making the BlueSniper rifle.< Electrical and Wiring for “Magazine” (Parts from Radioshack) Basix wireless waysmall 400f-bt ( ~ $184.00.GumStix Embedded PC and Accessories – $200.00 LMR-100 MMCX to N-Male Pigtail (CA-MMNMCN19 ).14.5 dBi Radome Yagi WLAN Directional Antenna (Part HG2415Y-NF).Radome Yagi Antenna of Your Choice – $60. (4) two inch hex bolts (with corresponding nuts and washers) to bolt the antenna mounting plate to the antenna coupler.(1) three inch hex bolt (with corresponding nuts and washers) to bolt the magazine to the stock.(2) three inch hex bolts (with corresponding nuts and washers) to cross bolt the antenna coupler to the stock.Mounting Hardware – Under five dollars at Home Depot Magazine Box – 1/16″ x 4″ Cold Rolled Flat Bar Mild Steel.Scrap metal for magazine holder – Can use metalshop scraps, or a few bucks at Home Depot Antenna Coupler 1/16″ x 2″ Cold Rolled Flat Bar Mild Steel.Antenna Plate 3/16″ x 6″ Cold Rolled Flat Bar Mild Steel.Ramline Ruger 10/22 Folding Stock ( Scrap metal for antenna coupler – Can use metalshop scraps, or a few bucks at Home Depot.We’ll also report on our test “shoot” of some famous high-rise buildings in downtown L.A., namely the US Bank / Library Tower and the AON Tower.įigure 2: US Bank / Library Tower in Downtown Los Angeles A complete parts list is provided and we will document each step of the manufacturing process. How hard was it to make this gun? John Hering, from Flexilis, says, “The parts are easily available for a few hundred dollars and you can make this gun in a long afternoon.” In fact, in this two-part article, we will show you how to build your very own Bluetooth sniper rifle. It also has a small computer which eliminates the need for lugging around a heavy laptop just to gather data. The gun is now bigger, stronger and more durable and the antenna is almost twice a powerful as the older model. The team at Flexilis learned a lot from making their previous gun, and have made many improvements. While the early version was held together with tie-straps and rubber bands, this newest version has a much more professional look. ![]() ![]() You can read about it in Tom’s Hardware show coverage report here. The first version of the gun showed up at Defcon 2004, a hacker/computer security convention held annually in Las Vegas. The gun, which is called the BlueSniper rifle, can scan and attack Bluetooth devices from more than a mile away. However, the guys from Flexilis, a wireless think-tank based in Los Angeles, beg to differ and they have a big freakin gun to “voice” their opinions.įigure 1: John Hering from Flexilis, with the new BlueSniper Rifle The proliferation of Bluetooth devices has made wireless communications easy and the Bluetooth group wants you to believe that this technology is safe from hackers. From the Paris Hilton phone hack (which was not Bluetooth-based), to the unintentional release of Fred Durst’s (from the band Limp Bizkit) sex video – Wireless security has been thrust into the limelight. Watching the news these past few weeks, you would think that hackers have taken over our cellphones.
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