Flipper Devices Unveils Open Linux Cyberdeck, Seeks Community to Drive Development
The Flipper One, distinct from the popular Flipper Zero, utilises a Rockchip RK3576 SoC and invites engineers to test Wi-Fi chipsets and contribute to its open-source ecosystem.
Flipper Devices has announced the Flipper One, a new open Linux hardware platform described as a cyberdeck, marking a significant departure from its existing Flipper Zero product line. The company is launching an open development process, inviting community assistance to help complete the project, which involves significant technical and financial challenges. The device features a Rockchip RK3576 system-on-chip, a dual-processor architecture, and extensive connectivity options including 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, and high-speed M.2 expansion slots.
The project is explicitly positioned as a separate category of device rather than an upgrade to the Flipper Zero. It is designed as an open Linux platform capable of supporting diverse applications, from 5G-enabled IP network analyzers to software-defined radio (SDR) signal analysers with local artificial intelligence capabilities. The hardware includes a high-performance CPU and a low-power microcontroller unit (MCU) that can operate independently, allowing for button control and display output even when the main operating system is powered down.
To ensure true openness, Flipper Devices is collaborating with Collabora to upstream support for the RK3576 into the mainline Linux kernel. This partnership aims to eliminate the need for vendor-specific patches or closed boot blobs, allowing users to run a standard kernel from kernel.org. While major components are functional, the team is focusing on resolving remaining gaps, including power management, USB DP Alt-mode support, and the integration of the neural processing unit (NPU) and hardware video decoding accelerators.
The software stack includes Flipper OS, a profile-based Debian system designed to allow users to snapshot and switch between different configurations without system clutter, and FlipCTL, a lightweight user interface framework tailored for small screens. The company is also hiring a Developer Portal and Community Manager to facilitate engagement, while actively seeking community testers for the MediaTek MT7921AUN Wi-Fi chipset to validate its performance for wireless auditing and monitoring tasks.
Connectivity is a central feature of the Flipper One, which offers five independent network uplinks, including dual Gigabit Ethernet, USB Ethernet, and Wi-Fi 6E. The device supports high-speed M.2 expansion for modules such as cellular modems, SSDs, and AI accelerators, and includes a full-size HDMI port to avoid adapter compatibility issues. The team is also exploring partnerships for Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) satellite connectivity to support IoT applications, further expanding the device's utility in remote or disconnected environments.
