Flipper Zero gains DVI output and motion control thanks to Raspberry Pi Pico powered video game module
The Flipper Zero, known as the Swiss Army knife for geeks and cybersecurity professionals, has received a new add-on in collaboration with Raspberry Pi. Priced at $49, the Video Game Module packs the Raspberry Pi Pico‘s RP2040 microcontroller at its core, offering more versatility to the Flipper ecosystem.
Equipped with a TDK ICM-42688-P six-axis motion tracking device, comprising a three-axis gyroscope and accelerometer, the Video Game Module not only enables video output to a DVI display but also serves as an input for games or gesture control for general-purpose applications.
To connect the Video Game Module to the Flipper Zero, users simply slot it into the device’s 18-GPIO pins. Updating to the latest firmware via qFlipper enables the Flipper Zero to recognize the module. By default, the module mirrors the Flipper Zero’s LCD screen to the DVI output, allowing games or apps to run directly from the Flipper Zero or as a standalone module. Furthermore, users can utilize the onboard USB type-C connector to connect the module to a computer, treating it like a Raspberry Pi Pico. Projects can be developed in MicroPython or C++, and the module offers its own GPIO pins for electronics projects.
Eben Upton, CEO and co-founder of Raspberry Pi, expressed excitement about the collaboration, praising the Flipper team’s innovation and the versatility the Video Game Module brings to the Flipper ecosystem.
