Uses Samy Kamkar's algorithm to make a set of possible combinations for MasterLock's padlocks. 3 values are needed in order to predict the combination, and they are:
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- First locked position
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Set the dial to 0.
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Apply pressure upward on the shackle, like you are opening it.
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Rotate the dial counter-clockwise (towards 5) until the dial is locked and will not turn.
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You will be unable to turn around a number, but this value do not matter yet.
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Skip these number by releasing pressure on the shackle, turn the dial enough to get past where you were stuck.
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Again, apply pressure upward on the shackle, as if you are opening it, and continue to turn the dial left.
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If you are stopped on a whole number, record that value.
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If you are stopped between two halfs (3.5 - 4.5) - use the number between (4).
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(Remember, this value shouldn't be the 1st locked position value, since we skipped it, it should be the 2nd)
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- Second Locked Position
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Continue from where you left off above, from the recorded locked position.
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Continue putting upward pressure and turning the dial until you are in the next locked position.
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If you are stopped on a whole number, record that value.
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If you are stopped between two halfs (6.5 - 7.5) - use the number between (7).
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(Remember, this value shouldn't be the 2nd locked position value, since we already recorded that, it should be the 3rd)
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Also, the 2 recorded values should be before you pass 11, if not, restart the process and carefully record the positions.
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- Resistance Location
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Apply less pressure to the shackle as you did before (about half), so the dial can turn and not get locked in place.
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This time, rotate the dial to the right, until you feel resistance.
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Note the value (with 1 decimal place) that resistance begins to happen. ie (14.5 or 15.0)
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Rotate the dial several more times to ensure that the recorded value is indeed the resistance location.
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- Finding the 'Correct' 3rd digit
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Set the Dial to the first posibility for the '3rd Digit'
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Apply full pressure upward on the shackle, as if you are opening it.
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Turn the dial and note how much give there is (whether it be half a number or 2 full numbers worth).
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Loosen the shackle and set the dial to the next possibility for the '3rd Digit'
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Apply full pressure upward again, and note the ammount of give for the 2nd option of the 3rd digit.
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Whichever option has a greater give, use that option (1 or 2)