Posted on: March 30, 2025

Alright, so I finally caved and got myself a Flipper Zero—the tiny, Tamagotchi-looking hacker toy that’s equal parts adorable and dangerously capable. I mean, who wouldn’t want a cyberpunk Swiss Army knife with a dolphin mascot that judges you when your code doesn’t work? Naturally, the very first thing I did—before even exploring the menus—was flash the thing with Momentum firmware (because stock firmware is cute, but we want chaos). Then I hit GitHub like it owed me money and grabbed a handful of Wi-Fi scripts and tools that I probably shouldn’t run in a Starbucks. But I didn’t stop there. Nope. I paired it with a Wi-Fi dev board (ESP32) because clearly, I needed more ways to break things responsibly.

Here’s how I got this little power duo running: I flashed Momentum firmware on the Flipper—smooth, easy, and way more fun than the official version. Then I downloaded a few community Wi-Fi tools from GitHub, including some deauth testers and SSID spam scripts that absolutely should not be used on public networks (unless you’re cool with handcuffs). I hooked up a compatible ESP32 Wi-Fi dev board via GPIO, held my breath, flipped the switch… and somehow, it all worked. No smoke, no error messages, no dolphin giving me side-eye. Just raw power and too many wireless networks to ignore.

Once connected, this setup turns into a pocket-sized Wi-Fi playground. I was able to scan nearby networks—way more than your laptop ever shows you. I did some deauth testing, which is great for educational use or for scaring yourself with how fragile Wi-Fi can be. I tried beacon spam and renamed every access point around me to “ROY WAS HERE” just because I could. And with probe request snooping, I got to see what devices are constantly looking for—eye-opening stuff, honestly.

Out in the field, here’s what stood out. The Flipper + ESP32 combo is small but mighty. Once set up, it’s fast, responsive, and kind of scary in the right hands. Momentum firmware unlocks the good stuff and makes the whole experience more fun and more powerful. GitHub is your best friend—there’s a whole underground of developers building tools, utilities, and UI mods that transform the Flipper into something wildly capable. That said, ESP32 compatibility is hit or miss, so double-check the chip and flash settings unless you want to end up in the “Unknown Module” loop of sadness.

Next on the list is the dual-touch ESP32 board from AWOK. Why? Because if I’m already controlling Wi-Fi probes and sending fake SSIDs, I might as well do it with gesture controls. The dream is to wave my hand like a tech wizard and watch the Flipper trigger scans or fire off scripts. The reality? Probably frying my breadboard and blaming the cat. But hey, worth a shot.

This whole Flipper + ESP32 setup is one of the coolest—and most hands-on—learning experiences I’ve had in a while. It’s not just a toy. It’s a full-on mini hacking rig you can carry in your pocket. Combine it with custom firmware, community tools, and a little curiosity, and you’ll see your network in a whole new (slightly terrifying) way. Would I recommend it? Yes. Should you start messing with random APs at the mall? No. Unless you really like talking to mall security.

Let me know if you want a follow-up guide on flashing firmware, my favorite GitHub scripts so far, or what happens when you touch the wrong GPIO pin while it’s powered on (spoiler: it stings). 🐬📶💀