This New Flipper Device Is Like a Pocket Computer Running Linux.
Flipper Devices, the creator of the semi-controversial multi-functional jailbreak tool Flipper Zero , is developing a Linux-based mini PC with the goal of creating a “truly open hardware platform.” The Flipper One is described as a pocket-sized ARM-based device for high-performance computing, IP networking, and on-device AI. The device is still in development, so its price and release date are not yet known.
Flipper One is built on a Rockchip RK3576 processor, and its modular design allows for expandable functionality. “Flipper Zero showed us how much can be achieved with a highly specialized, open-source product and a community that pushes it further than we can. Flipper One is the result of applying the same approach to a much larger problem—creating a fully open-source ARM Linux-based device that won’t become obsolete upon release,” said Pavel Zhovner, co-founder and CEO of Flipper Devices, in a press release.
In line with Flipper’s “open everything” principle, Flipper One is a community-driven project, and anyone can join and/or help through the developer portal .
What you can do with Flipper One
Network Debugging : Flipper One will be equipped with high-speed connectivity options including Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E, and optional 5G, allowing it to function as an advanced network debugging tool.
Built-in AI: Flipper One will feature local AI hardware acceleration, allowing it to handle computationally intensive tasks without the need for a cloud connection.
Wireless Analysis : The device will capture and analyze wireless traffic and network signals in real time.
Who is Flipper One for?
If you work in network administration, you probably already know why you need or don’t need Flipper One, but if you’re just a tech enthusiast or hobbyist, it can be a powerful sandbox. Here are some potential use cases:
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As a retro console, it will supposedly have enough power to run video game emulation software on Linux, so you can plug in a Bluetooth controller, connect the console to your TV, and have a powerful portable gaming system in your pocket.
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As a home server : You can use it to run a network-wide ad blocker or as a portable media server that can be accessed by any device on your Wi-Fi network.
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As a private AI: Since it can run artificial intelligence, you can experiment with LLM in complete privacy.
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To learn more about the devices around you: We’re surrounded by Bluetooth beacons, Wi-Fi sensors, and radio signals we don’t even realize we’re using. This will give you some insight into this invisible world.