Flipper Devices Plans Kickstarter for Flipper One
The portable Linux computer is slated for a crowdfunding campaign with a limited-time pre-order price of $449.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Computers
Flipper Devices is preparing a Kickstarter campaign for the Flipper One, a portable Linux computer built around an octa-core Rockchip RK3576 processor and 8GB of LPDDR5 memory. The company confirmed the campaign has passed verification, and final specifications may still change.
Why it matters
The device pairs a general-purpose Linux system with a dedicated microcontroller and expansion connector, aiming at users who want a customizable handheld computer. Its planned shipping to five markets and its crowdfunding route make its availability and pricing relevant to buyers outside any single country.
The handheld uses an octa-core RK3576 processor with a 6 TOPS neural processing unit, 64GB UFS 2.2 storage, and a 256 × 144 monochrome LCD. A separate RP2350B microcontroller with 520KB SRAM and 16MB external flash manages the display, controls, and power, and packet injection capabilities are still being evaluated.
The players
Flipper Devices
Flipper Devices is the company developing the Flipper One and known for its earlier Flipper Zero multi-tool device for hardware hacking and wireless experimentation.
Collabora
Collabora is an open-source software consultancy that works on upstreaming Linux kernel support for embedded and hardware platforms.
The details
The Flipper One includes Wi-Fi 6E, dual Gigabit Ethernet, and an M.2 connector for cellular modems and SDR modules, and supports up to five multi-WAN uplinks. Development centers on a mainline Linux kernel, with upstream support being developed in collaboration with Collabora.
Timeline
Article on the Flipper One Kickstarter preparation published November 11, 2026.
Shipping is planned for the United States, European Union, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia; no ship date was specified.
Tech Race
The Flipper One extends the Flipper Zero line from a single-purpose hardware-hacking gadget toward a full portable Linux computer with a mainline kernel. It positions the company against general-purpose handheld Linux devices by emphasizing expandability through its M.2 connector and microcontroller-managed hardware.
The M.2 connector and Wi-Fi 6E hardware could let users add cellular connectivity or radio modules for field work and network testing. The $449 limited-time pre-order price and planned shipping to five markets set the initial purchase terms for buyers.
The takeaway
A handheld Linux computer with expansion hardware suggests buyers may increasingly expect customizable, repairable devices rather than sealed consumer gadgets. Readers weighing a pre-order should wait for final specifications and shipping dates before committing.
Further reading
Explore more Computers coverage for context on portable and handheld machines.
Source note: This article includes information reported by LinuxGizmos.
