Flipper Zero–A Multi-Tool For Hackers

I completely missed the Kickster for Flipper Zero, which bills itself as a multi-tool device for hackers.

Flipper Zero is a portable multi-tool for pentesters and hardware geeks in a toy-like body. It loves to explore the digital world around: radio protocols, access control systems, hardware, and more. The main idea behind the Flipper Zero is to combine all the research & penetration hardware tools that you could need on the go in a single case. Out of the box, Flipper is filled with features and skills, but also It’s open-source and customizable, so you can extend its functionality in whatever way you like, along with the community.

As you can see from the prototype image, this is inspired by the pwnagotchi project but with expanded features and a more usable physical interface for everyday use.

Flipper Zero
Flipper Zero

The list of features is impressive (though, as always, not everything that gets promised in a Kickstarter gets fully realized in the real world).

  • Open Source Firmware
  • U2F Security Token
  • RFID Cards Reader & Emulator
  • iButton Reader & Emulator
  • NFC
  • MicroSD Card
  • Sub-1GHz transceiver
  • Bad USB
  • GPIO
  • IR Transceiver
  • Bluetooth LE
  • Password combo

If, like me, you missed the Kickstarter but are interested, this can be pre-ordered through a system similar to what Valve used for the SteamDeck. The pre-order is $10, and the final cost when this thing (hopefully) becomes available later this Fall will be $119 + shipping.

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