Flipper One is finally heading to Kickstarter with a $20 entry pass
Because nothing screams 'bleeding-edge hardware' quite like charging your most dedicated fans just for the privilege of buying a gadget that costs practically nothing to make.
The team behind Flipper Devices Inc. and created by Pavel Zhovner has successfully passed all payment and platform verifications for their Linux-powered ARM hacker device, officially setting the stage for its upcoming crowdfunding debut. The hardware packs an RK3576 processor paired with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 64GB of UFS 2.2 storage, operating essentially as a heavy-duty portable terminal for digital tinkerers.
To manage soaring component costs and volatile memory pricing without going bankrupt, the creators introduced a $20 reservation coupon system designed to gauge actual consumer demand. This small financial filter helps weed out casual window-shoppers while locking in early pricing for backers willing to commit before the official campaign page goes live. Deliveries for this initial batch are strictly restricted to the US, EU, UK, Canada, and Australia due to logistical and supply chain realities.
Navigating the turbulent waters of modern electronics manufacturing apparently requires treating your own customer base like a venture capital focus group. At least the firmware updates for the older Flipper Zero are still breathing while everyone waits to see if the memory market stabilizes before the next ice age.
Source: Kickstarter
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