The team behind the popular cyber security tool Flipper Zero continues to work on their new generation device, Flipper One. This new device was designed as a full-fledged Linux computer, unlike the Flipper Zero.

Flipper One goes beyond short-range communications and supports a wide range of network protocols such as 5G, Wi-Fi, Ethernet and NTN satellite connectivity. The device draws attention with the high customization opportunities it offers in terms of hardware and software.

A new generation cyber security platform

Flipper One is not a direct sequel to Flipper Zero and serves a very different purpose. The device functions as a cyber deck or portable computer with its structure that can connect to IP-based networks.

The company describes Flipper One as the world’s most open and well-documented ARM-based computer. The device is intended to be delivered with full mainline kernel reinforcement and will not require vendor-specific patches.

In this way, users can apply updates from the kernel archive managed by Linus Torvalds directly to their devices. To develop this open platform, Flipper invites collaboration through a developer portal that includes software and hardware details.

Hardware features and modular structure

The hardware architecture of the device is based on a coprocessor approach where two different processors work together. The main system has a Rockchip RK3576 SoC with an 8-core CPU, Mali-G52 GPU and NPU that can run artificial intelligence models.

While the system is accompanied by 8GB of RAM, a Raspberry Pi RP2350 microcontroller is used to control subsystems such as display and power management. Flipper plans to share 3D models and support modular add-ons via standard GPIO connectors so users can customize the device to their needs.

Although Flipper One maintains the design of Flipper Zero, it will be larger and heavier in size. The company has not made an official statement about the launch date or price of the device, which is currently in the development phase. With this project, Flipper aims to realize the vision of an open source Debian-based operating system.

What do you think about these high customization opportunities offered by Flipper One?