Flipper One swaps the traditional model for a dual…

Flipper One is an ARM-based computer with Wi-Fi 6E and Gigabit Ethernet. The open-source platform offers expansion via M.2 modules. There is no information on availability in Brazil.

The platform is open-source, with mainline kernel support and a collaboration with Collabora for upstream support. The device has two processors: an MCU (Raspberry Pi RP2350) and a CPU (Rockchip RK3576). It connects via USB for access and charging, and supports M.2 modules such as a 5G cellular modem and an SDR radio. It offers features such as multi-tool networking, a network scanner, a power consumption meter and support for NTN satellite modems. The company is also developing Wi-Fi7 chips, aiming to complete Wi-Fi Alliance certification by 2026. The TP-Link RE330 is a Wi-Fi repeater available for US$ 27.44 (converted from EUR 24.55), 25% below the suggested price.

Flipper One swaps the traditional model for a dual architecture with ARM and open Linux — Image: flipper.net

It extends the signal across two bands (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), with speeds of up to 300 Mbit/s and 867 Mbit/s, respectively. The Flipper One platform is open, focused on networking features and hardware expandability. The combination changes how the platform handles tasks, allowing both low-power operation and heavier processing.

The MCU handles the interface and communication, while the CPU handles complex calculations. This division of labor makes the system more efficient, especially for applications that require constant connectivity and real-time processing. The dual architecture is a differentiator, but it requires users to understand how to configure and balance tasks between the two chips..

Flipper One arrives at a time when ARM-based computing is gaining strength, especially in networking and connectivity applications. The platform, which combines two processors — an MCU (Raspberry Pi RP2350) and a CPU (Rockchip RK3576) —, offers flexibility for low-power tasks and heavier processing. The Chinese company Chongqing Wujique Microelectronics, responsible for the development, is also working on Wi-Fi7 chips, but the Flipper One is not directly tied to that project. The TP-Link RE330 is a Wi-Fi repeater, while the Flipper One gains an open and modular approach.

The Raspberry Pi RP2350 MCU and the Rockchip RK3576 CPU work together to enable parallel operations, such as a network scanner and a power consumption meter. The dual architecture improves energy efficiency and delivers higher performance in complex tasks, such as real-time data processing. This configuration is useful.