Xhorse Condor II Cut New Honda Civic thin key

 Xhorse Condor XC-Mini Plus II is able to duplicate a Honda Civic/Acura Integra SY key (pretty thin). The procedure includes 3 steps: cut the blank thin, cut key tip cutting & cut key bitting. The new Civic/Integra key is pretty thin, so we’ll use the No.123 key blank for duplication.  Condor II is the only Xhorse machine that can cut this super thin key.

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Step1. Cut The Blank Thin

1. Setting, Installation & Calibration

Settings >> Cutting setting >> Probe and cuter diameter setting >> 1.0mm probe, 2.5mm cutter, save

After installing M5 clamp, 2.5mm cutter & 1.0mm probe to Condor II, go to do a device calibration: Manual cutting >> Line mode >> Initialize

2. Detect Z Points

This is to determine the height reference points. Here we’ll first detect 6 points and 2 points next.

– Insert the key blank & tighten M5 clamp.

– Move the probe till it’s right above the key blank by pressing X/Y.

– Long press Z point to record the point.

*Currently XC-Mini Plus II supports recording 2-6 points. Users can record 6 points directly and cut it thin. However, these points have to be recorded precisely. And it’s hard to recod with human eyes(you may need a vernier caliper). So it’s recommended to record 8 points to finish cutting.

3. Cut Thickness

Start cutting >> 1.50mm cutting depth >> Cut

Just wait Condor Mini Plus processing…

Take out the key when completed, we can see the area within the 6 points are completely thinned.

Go on to cut the head part of the key.

Insert the key reversely.

Start cutting >> Cut

We’ve finished the 6-point area cutting.

4. Record Last 2 Points & Cut The Rest.

– Calibration again: Manual cutting >> Line mode >> Initialize

– Insert & tighten the key blank

– Detect Z point, then 2 points

– Cut 2 sides: start cutting >> 1.50mm cutting depth >> Cut

The key blank has been cut thin.

Step2. Key Tip Cutting

1. Mark the key blank based on the shape of the original key tip.
2. Manual cutting >> line mode >> Initialize
3. Insert the key blank & tighten the clamp.
4. Detect Z point & 3 marked points.
5. Start cutting >> 1.75mm cutting depth >> Cut

Cutting completed.

Step3. Key Bitting Cutting

Automotive >> Brand/model >> Civic >> SY

The 2 sides of Civic keys differ in bitting.

So we should decode both sides:

1. Insert the original key & tighten, A Side >> Decode key
2. Flip the key and tighten again, B Side >> Decode key
3. Remove original key to insert new key blank on clamp, A Side >> Start cutting >> Cut
4. Flip the key blank, B Side >> Start cutting >> Cut

Key bitting duplication completed.

Test Key

It can work perfectly to open the lock.

Done.

This is how to use XC-Mini Plus II to copy a Honda Civic/Integra SY key. More tutorials about Xhorse Key Cutting Machine to be updated.

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Xhorse Condor I vs Condor II vs Dolphin I vs Dolphin II

 Xhorse automotive locksmith key cutting machine comparison:

Item	Xhorse Dolphin XP005	Xhorse Dolphin XP005L (Dolphin II)	Xhorse Condor XC-mini Plus	Xhorse Condor Mini Plus II (Condor II)
Price(USD)	2250$	1950$	2700$	3299$
Weight(Net)	15kg	13kg	18kg	19kg
Weight(Gross)	18kg	18.5kg	22.9kg	24kg
Size	315x218x270mm	390*220*270mm	265*362*301mm	413 x 250 x 300mm
Power	100W	160W	200W	200W
Motor Rotation Speed	10000-13000RPM	12500rpm	9000rpm	10000rpm
Screen	× Small screen showing battery and Bluetooth status	Angle adjustable 5-inch LCD touch screen 1280*720	Angle adjustable 7-inch LCD touch screen 1024 x 600	Angle adjustable 7-inch LCD touch screen1280 x 720pixels
WiFi	×	√	×	√
Bluetooth	√	√	√	√
LED indicator	×	√	×	√
Protective Shield	Yes, not enough	Yes, good	Yes, good	Yes, good
Update	Database update in APP, firmware update via Xhorse update kit	Online Update via WiFi connection	Online Update, support offline file update.	System, app, software, database, firmware update within machine, without upgrade kit on PC  (update guide)
Clamp	M1, M2 in default M3(optional) M4(optional)	M5(=M1+M2) in default M1 (optional)M2(optional) M3(optional) M4(optional)	M1, M2 in default M3(optional) M4(optional)	M3, M5 clamp in ndefault M1 (optional) M2(optional) M4(optional)
Manipulation	Phone APP/Key Tool Max	Phone APP/Standalone	Phone App/Standalonen	Phone App/Standalone
Built-in battery	√ 3 hours to fully charge. Full battery cut up to 30 keys	√ 3 hours to fully charge. Full battery cut up to 30 keys	×	×
All keys lost	√	√	√	√
Built-in database	×	√	√	√
VVDI binding	√	√	√	√
Offline operation	×	×	√	√
Key Blank Engraving	×	×	×	√
Optional key Recognition	√ With key reader	√ With key reader	√ With key reader	√ With key reader
Hexagon bar wrench	2mm+4mm 3mm hexagon bar wrench, 3mm hexagon bar wrench,6mm hexagon bar wrench	2mm hexagon bar wrench,  4mm hexagon bar wrench	2mm hexagon bar wrench	2mm+4mm 3mm hexagon bar wrench, 3mm hexagon bar wrench
Warranty	1 Year, battery 6 month	1 Year, battery 6 month	3 years	3 years

• Once enabled network connection in Dolphin Xp005, all keys lost database is the same as Condor Mini Plus offline mode.
• Only Dolphin II and Condor II are compatible with M5 clamp.
• Xhorse dolphin machines have built-in batteries, Condor does not.
• XP005L and Condor II are based on the Android system.
• Dolphin has 1-year warranty and condor mini has 3 years warranty.
• Synch Xhorse Condor/Dolphin with your VVDI MB Tool and get one token free every day.

Which one to choose?

Xhorse Dolphin:

Easier to carry out, if need to cut 10-15 keys at once, you go for dolphin because it is battery operated.

If you need a protective shield and touch screen, then go for Dolphin II.

If don’t want to pay $300 for a screen, pay more 50 bucks to get key tool max plus xp005.

Xhorse Condor:

A larger screen, offline operation. However, XC-Mini Plus doesn’t have a built-in battery so hard to take it out.

You can see the biggest difference is that it allows you to cut keys without network support. It’s very useful, but the price is high.

For people who are interested in the Android system, standalone operation including software/firmware directly update in the machine, new Key Blank Engraving, go for Condor II instead.

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