12/21/2021

How to Fix Xhorse Condor XC-Mini Date Reset Problem?

 Problem:

My old xhorse condor xc-mini key cutting date reset. The date is reset every time I turn on the power. It doesn’t come up right away. Any idea?
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Fix Xhorse Condor XC-Mini Date Reset 2

Solution:
Unscrew 3 screws marked red below, remove condor screen and shell.
The main board is on the left side, unscrew another 3 screws to take out main board
Fix Xhorse Condor XC-Mini Date Reset 3

Find out battery CR1220, replace a new battery.
For example, the battery of condor mini plus (S/N KM02 and KM03) is on the right side of the board (shown image below)
Reinstall shell and screen after replace battery.
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Go to System setting, set date to the current time. It should be fine.
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12/14/2021

Duplicate Mul-T-Lock Dimple Key by Condor Mini Plus II

 Xhorse Condor XC-Mini Plus II can support to duplicate mul-t-lock dimple household key successfully. Read the operation below to learn how to do it.

 

Tools Needed

1.0mm probe

Dimple internal cutter/ Dimple external cutter

M5 clamp

An original key

 

Procedure

Step1. 1st Time Height Calibration

  1. Install the probe and the dimple internal cutter, fix the clamp tightened;
  2. Tap “Settings >> Device Calibration >> Height Calibration >> Start”.

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Step2. Key Learning

  1. Tap “Household >> Key Brand & Model”;
  2. Fix the original key on M5 clamp, tap “Decode key” to start.

The Condor Mini Plus II screen will show bitting details after finished.

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Step3. Key Cutting

  1. Change blank key to fix it on, close the cover, tap “Start Cutting >> OK”;
  2. Turn over the key blank to cut, just repeat previous operations.

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Step4. 2nd Time Height Calibration

  1. Clean and remove the key. Tighten M5 clamp and install the dimple external cutter.
  2. Tap “Dimple(external) >> Probe and cutter setting >> φ6*100*dimple(external) >> Save”.

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Step5. Cut External Cuts

  1. Fix the half-cutting key on clamp again, tap “Start cutting >> OK”;
  2. Turn over key to cut the other side.

 

Key cutting completed.

Compare 2 keys, all bittings are same. And the new key can open lock.

Done!

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Duplicate Mul-T-Lock Dimple Key by Condor Mini Plus II 12

More info about Condor Mini Plus II Key Cutting Machine to be updated…

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12/12/2021

Xhorse Dolphin XP005L Decode & Cut VW HU66

 This is an Xhorse Dolphin XP005L Review for the first time to cut a VW HU66 key. I have an original working key, so will test its decode function as well.

 

Power on Dolphin XP005L machine, there’s a line of light is awaken. Go to

Vehicle database >> Volkswagen >> All key blank >> HU66

 

Align M5 clamp side B as prompted.

Fix the VW working key on.

OK >> Learn key

 

Dolphin II machine starts decoding…

The blue light is normally on that means it’s working.

Wait decoding key complete.

 

Remove the key, and fix a blank key on.

Cut key >> Cut

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Dolphin II machine starts cutting.

Just wait…

 

Cutting key completed.

Clear the debris and turn over the key to cut other side.

Once again as previous.

 

Once cutting was done, take out the key to compare.

It’s same as the original one.

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Dolphin II XP005L is quite a smart and easy Xhorse Key Cutting Machine. The HU66 key cutting turns out to be accurate and workable.

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12/05/2021

Xhorse Condor Mini Plus II Engraves a Unique Key Blank

 Key blank engraving is an optional cutter newly developed for Xhorse Condor XC-Mini Plus II key cutting machine. The cutter allows locksmiths to engrave a unique key as need. It supports to engrave numbers, letters and simple patterns.

 

The older model such as Condor Mini Plus or Dolphin XP005 is not available for this feature currently.

 

How to engrave a unique key blank?

Step1. Insert the engraving cutter and key blank.

 

Install the key blank on M5 clamp.

The vertex cannot be occluded by the key blank.

Please use special engraving cutter.

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Step2. Send the picture to be cut to Condor XC-Mini Plus II.

  1. Pair XC-Mini Plus II with smartphone via Bluetooth(Bluetooth >> Pair new device);
  2. Ensure the picture is in PNG format with transparent background;
  3. Select picture to send.

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Step3. Choose the picture and start to engrave.

Key blank engraving >> OK >> Add pictures >> Adjust the image to appropriate position

You can adjust its engrave spacing & engraving depth.

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Press “Start engraving” after finished.

Note: the first dot engraved will start from the highest point on the left of image.

 

Condor Mini Plus II will starts engraving automatically.

Just wait…

Engraving completed.

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This is how to use Condor XC-Mini Plus II machine to do key blank engraving function.

 

You may interest:

What’s new in Xhorse Condor XC-Mini Plus II?

http://blog.vvdishop.com/what-is-new-in-xhorse-condor-xc-mini-plus-ii/

 

More info to be updated…