The company behind Flipper Devices, the semi-infamous Flipper Zero “Hacking” Multi-Toolis developing a Linux-powered mini-PC with the goal of creating a “truly open hardware platform”. The Flipper One is described as a pocket-sized ARM device for high-performance computing, IP networking and on-device AI applications. The device is in development, so there is no price or release date yet.
The Flipper One is powered by a Rockchip RK3576 processor and the modular design means it can be expanded. “Flipper Zero taught us how much you can do with a tightly scoped, open product and a community that will push it further than you. Flipper One happens when we take the same approach to a much bigger problem – building a fully open ARM Linux device that won’t become obsolete the moment it ships,” said Pavel Zovner.
In keeping with the Flipper “open everything” ethos, Flipper One is a community developed project, and anyone who wants to can check out and/or contribute. Developer Portal.
What you can do with Flipper One
Network Debugging: Flipper One features high-speed connectivity, including Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E and optional 5G, allowing it to function as an advanced network debugging tool.
AI on device: Flipper One will have local AI hardware acceleration, so it will be able to handle compute-heavy tasks without requiring a cloud connection.
What do you think so far?
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 may or may not already know why you need Flipper One, but if you’re just a casual tech enthusiast or tinkerer, it can provide a powerful sandbox. Here are some possible uses:
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As a retro console: Presumably, it will have enough power to run Linux video game emulation software, so you can connect a Bluetooth controller, plug into a TV, and have a powerful portable gaming rig in your pocket.
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As a home server: You can use this to run a network-wide ad-blocker or use it as a portable media server that can be accessed by any device on your WiFi.
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Ace Private AI: It can run artificial intelligence, so you can experiment with LLM in complete privacy.
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To learn about devices around you: We are surrounded by Bluetooth beacons, WiFi probes and radio signals that we never think about. This will give you some insight into that unseen world.
