# What is Proxmark3 X?

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**Good to know:** Proxmark3 is a multi-purpose hardware tool for radio-frequency identification security analysis, research, and development. It supports both high-frequency and low-frequency proximity cards and allows users to read, emulate, fuzz, and brute force the majority of RFID protocols.
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## Getting Started

**Got 2 minutes?** Check out a video overview of Proxmark3.

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Fun with Proxmark3
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### Architecture of Proxmark3 X

1. LF Antenna Board\
   ![](https://2865144540-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F0XcTedgoP36Qs9ftwLlX%2Fuploads%2FOLjLWIqXqIpVK3US85WY%2FPM3X-Top-Board.jpg?alt=media\&token=4506477e-a317-4dfe-a537-5ac4fb630be6)<br>
2. Middle Extended Board\
   ![](https://2865144540-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F0XcTedgoP36Qs9ftwLlX%2Fuploads%2F3vp4guDNwWGX1aeafYK4%2FPM3X-Middle-Board.jpg?alt=media\&token=c40ceb9c-b6da-4bf3-9031-3c5e32dbba1f)
3. Proxmark3 Bottom Board\
   ![](https://2865144540-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F0XcTedgoP36Qs9ftwLlX%2Fuploads%2FCBsi5o1WwPSyPpNByKTr%2FPM3X-Bottom-Board.jpg?alt=media\&token=86f7a907-3709-4d26-bfbe-8e86ecb5ed6e)

### Connections of Proxmark3 X

1. USB Socket: Micro-USB & Type-C
2. Bluetooth Name: Proxmark3 X

### Buttons of Proxmark3 X

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#### **PM3 Button**

Press this button depending on the output of Proxmark3X.

#### Mode Switch Button

Proxmark3 X has 3 Modes.

* Mode 0 - Default USB Mode
* Mode 1 - Bluetooth Mode
* Mode 2 - Independent LF Mode

#### LF R/W Button

Read and Write button of Mode 2 for reading and writing LF 125KHz tag.

### Key Features of Proxmark3 X

1. Bluetooth Connection
2. Built-in battery
3. Type-C Socket
4. RDV4 Firmware
5. Opensource App
6. Independent LF Copier

### Where To Buy

MTools Tec: [https://shop.mtoolstec.com](https://shop.mtoolstec.com/product/proxmark3-x)

### Use Proxmark3 X on different Platforms

{% content-ref url="guides/use-proxmark3-x-on-android" %}
[use-proxmark3-x-on-android](https://proxmark3x.mtoolstec.com/guides/use-proxmark3-x-on-android)
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{% content-ref url="guides/use-proxmark3-x-on-windows" %}
[use-proxmark3-x-on-windows](https://proxmark3x.mtoolstec.com/guides/use-proxmark3-x-on-windows)
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{% content-ref url="guides/use-proxmark3-x-on-macos-linux" %}
[use-proxmark3-x-on-macos-linux](https://proxmark3x.mtoolstec.com/guides/use-proxmark3-x-on-macos-linux)
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