5/21/2019

Condor XC-Mini Failed Update Error 00 04 00 Solution

Q: My Condor XC-Mini key cutting machine stopped working. Screen displays message 00 04 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00. How do I get it fixed?

A: First click on “Clear All” and then update.
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5/06/2019

CONDOR MINI vs. CONDOR MINI Plus vs. Dolphin XP005

Topic: the advantages and disadvantage of three key cutting machines CONDOR MINI, Xhorse CONDOR MINI Plus & CONDOR Dolphin. And more focus on their target users and the working environment.
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Part 1: Xhorse CONDOR XC-MINI Plus is way better than CONDOR XC-MINI.

  1. Has brand new internal PCB.

  1. The adjustable screen comes with 3 specifications, which allows the user to adjust the screen to the appropriate height and prevent the problem of reflection in the sun.

  1. The cutting chips protection cover is added to prevent the key debris from entering the inside of the machine, and the short circuit is avoided after the power is turned on (the position of the Condor Mini protection cover is open and cannot be guaranteed)

  1. Has bigger dust cover and larger bottom tray, which is more secure than CONDOR XC-MINI.

  1. There is an opening at the bottom of the device, and there is also a receiving tray for receiving debris, which increases the protection mechanism and prolongs the service life of the device.

Seeing is believing, please look at the following images:

Group 1 . adjustable screen VS unmovable screen
Image 1: Xhorse Condor Mini plus : with adjustable screen.
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Image 2: Xhorse Condor XC-Mini comes with unmovable screen.
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Group 2: cutting chips protection cover Yes & No
Image 3: Condor Mini plus has cutting chips protection cover.
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Image 4: Xhorse Condor Mini doesn’t have cutting chips protection cover, the hands can reach in.
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Group 3: larger tray VS smaller tray.
Image 5: Condor Mini plus has larger tray.
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Image 6: Condor Mini has smaller tray.
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Image 7: The gap between the movable part and the Condor MINI machine is large
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Part 2: CONDOR MINI Plus VS CONDOR Dolphin
CONDOR MINI Plus wins Condor Dolphin in:
  1. a longer mechanical life
  2. more accurate key cutting
  3. with 3 million electric shocks, CONDOR MINI Plus has bigger power.
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Image 8: Has cut 75190 keys continually 

  1. No display screen
  2. Match key via APP running with a Android /IOS phone or PAD.

Condor Dolphin Pros:
  1. Cheaper price than CONDOR MINI Plus (Price for reference: Condor Dolphin $1,950, CONDOR MINI Plus $3,099)

  1. Lighter weight and easy to take when going out to cut the keys.

  1. Share as the same Clamp as CONDOR MINI Plus.

  1. Support all keys lost: you can connect APP to check, the database of all keys lost is as the same as CONDOR MINI Plus. Note: please ensure the network is connected.

  1. Dolphin has built-in lithium battery that can be fully charged in 3 hours. When the battery is full, it can cut 20 keys continuously, if not cut key, it has long standby time.

Condor Dolphin use note:
The protective cover is small, to prevent debris from flying upwards, there is a need to bring goggles.
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Image 9: the left one is CONDOR Dolphin, the right one is CONDOR MINI Plus.

Xhorse Condor key cutting machine tech support is offered by www.vvdishop.com

4/28/2019

Condor XC-Mini Plus and Condor Dolphin XP-005 Comparison

2019 new Xhorse key cutting machines Condor XC-Mini II vs. Dolphin XP005.
Key Cutting MachinesCondor XC-Mini PlusCondor Dolphin XP-005
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Screen
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LED Display 1024×600 Adjustable Touch-Screen
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Small screen showing battery and Bluetooth status
SpindleElectric spindle brushless 300, built-in angular contact bearingMechanical shaft +60W DC motor (with a foreign model)” “Electric spindle brushless 300W, built-in angular contact bearing
Transmission mechanismBall screwT-shaped screw + anti-backlash nut
GuideCross-trackRoller guide
ShellPlastic outer casing body is formed by body alloying die castingBase aluminum alloy die-casting, the upper body is made of plastic shell and the body is made of integrated aluminum alloy die-casting.
Operating systemStand-alone/ mobile phone APPmobile phone APP only
BatteryWithout built-in battery.
With built-in battery. 3 hours to fully charge. Full battery cut up to 30 keys
Built-in DatabaseYesNo
All Keys LostYes, offline operationYes, must enable network connection.*
Accuracymore accurateLess accurate
Offline operationStandbyNo
Service life/ mechanical enduranceLongerShorter
WeightNet Weight: 18kg
Gross Weight: 22.9kg
Net Weight: 15kg
Gross Weight: 18kg
Motor Rotation Speed9000rpm10000-13000RPM
Cutting power:200W100W
Protection coverComprehensive protectionSimple protective cover. . Smaller, better wear goggles
VVD bindingYesYes
ClampM1 clamp (included)
M2 clamp (included)
M3 clamp (optional)
M4 clamp (optional)
M1 clamp (included)
M2 clamp (included)
M3 clamp (optional)
M4 clamp (optional)
Warranty3 Years1 Year
UpdateUpdate online via Xhorse Update KitUpdate online via Xhorse Update Kit
PriceUS$3,099 Free ShippingUS$1,950 Free Shipping
*Once enable network connection in Condor Dolphin Xp005, the all keys lost database is the same as Condor Mini Plus offline mode.


In Conclusion:
Condor XC-Mini Plus is powerful and faster than Condor Dolphin. With built-in database can do all keys lost offline.  More accurate than dolphin.
Condor Dolphin is based on mobile app, it is smaller, lighter and much cheaper.
It depends your budget. Condor Mini Plus is a good buy in a long run.

4/08/2019

How to Decode & Cut VW Polo HU66 with Condor Dolphin XP005

How-to: decode and cut VW Polo HU66 using Xhorse Condor Dolphin XP005 key cutting machine.

1.Decode HU66
In Xhorse App, select Vehicle Database->Volkswagen->Polo->HU66
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Align M2 Clamp
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Press Decode Key
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Decoding key in process
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Condor Dolphin decode key success
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2. Cut HU66
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Press Find Bitting
Bitting is correct
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Press key 1 bitting
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Select Cutting Key
Cutting key in process
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Cut key success
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Test the new key. It works!
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Done.