Flipper Devices Unveils New Flipper One Platform: A High-Performance Networking and Computing Device
A new product line distinct from a direct successor to the Flipper Zero, the Flipper One is described as a networking and high-performance computing platform. The device remains in development with no confirmed release timeline.
Hardware Specifications
The Flipper One features a dual-processor architecture:
- An eight-core RK3576 system-on-chip (SoC) with a Mali-G52 GPU and a neural processing unit (NPU) for local AI tasks, running a Linux operating system.
- A two-core Raspberry Pi RP2350 microcontroller managing the display, touchpad, buttons, LEDs, and power subsystem.
- 8GB of system RAM.
Connectivity options include:
- Two 1 Gbps WAN/LAN Ethernet ports.
- USB Ethernet supporting up to 5 Gbps.
- Wi-Fi 6E (2.4/5/6 GHz bands).
- An M.2 expansion port for add-on modules, including cellular modems (e.g., 5G), software-defined radio (SDR) modules, AI accelerators, SSDs, and additional Wi-Fi cards.
- Planned satellite connectivity.
Software and Development
The company is developing a custom Linux-based operating system, referred to as Flipper OS, and a control interface called FlipCTL. These are currently in the concept and development stage.
Planned use cases for the device include functioning as a router, VPN gateway, network bridge, Linux desktop computer (via HDMI 2.1 with 4K 120Hz output), or media box.
The company also intends to implement local AI models for device configuration and operation without an internet connection.
Flipper has published its internal development process, including task trackers and technical debates, on a public wiki called the Flipper One Developer Portal. The company is inviting community and developer contributions to the software development effort.
Current Development Status
The company has noted several technical uncertainties:
- The NPU and hardware video decoding currently lack mainline Linux kernel support.
- Flipper OS and FlipCTL are conceptual and have not been implemented.
- The offline language models for local AI have not yet been trained.
CEO Pavel Zhovner has cited additional unknowns, including technical challenges and financial risks such as the RAM chip market crisis.
Availability and Pricing
Flipper Devices has not announced a final release date or consumer pricing.
The base configuration, excluding cellular modules, is expected to cost less than $350. The company has stated that the final price will likely exceed the Flipper Zero's retail price of $199 due to the advanced hardware components.