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ESP32-DIV Full Guide | Flipper Zero Alternative

ESP32-DIV is an open-source multi-band wireless security toolkit acting as a Flipper Zero alternative powered by an ESP32-S3.

Originally published on Hackaday.io

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Parts You'll Need

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ESP32-C3 Development Board with Berg Pins - Unsoldered Rs. 390.00
USB to UART/ESP8266 Adapter Programmer for ESP-01 WiFi Modules with CH340G Chip Rs. 99.00
I2C Module for 16x2 (1602) Character LCD Rs. 109.00
RFID Reader/Writer RC522 SPI S50 with RFID Card and Tag Rs. 190.00
400 Points Mini Solderless Prototype PCB Breadboard High Quality Rs. 89.00
MB102 Adjustable Breadboard Power Supply Module (3.3V & 5V) for Arduino & Raspberry Pi Rs. 139.00
Jumper Wire 10 Pin Male To Male 20cm Rs. 45.00
Jumper Wire 10 Pin Male To Female 20cm Rs. 45.00

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We don't carry yet: LCD (generic / unspecified)
Battery (generic / unspecified)
TFT / Touch LCD
NRF24L01 Radio
GPS Module
protection module
O expander

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How It Works

The ESP32-DIV is an advanced wireless security toolkit powered by an ESP32 or ESP32-S3 main board, designed to interact with multiple radio frequencies and communication protocols. At its core, the ESP32 microcontroller manages system logic and wireless tasks, leveraging an IP5306 module to handle battery charging and power protection for portable use. Visual feedback and user interaction are provided through an ILI9341 TFT Display integrated with an XPT2046 touch controller, alongside a Cheap Yellow Display (CYD) setup. To expand the limited general-purpose input/output pins of the main board, a PCF8574 I/O expander is used via the I2C communication bus, allowing the microcontroller to interface with multiple hardware modules simultaneously. The shield expansion board integrates several specialized radio and positioning modules: three NRF24L01 transceivers for 2.4GHz communication, a CC1101 transceiver for sub-GHz radio bands, a PN532 module for RFID and NFC access systems, and a NEO-6M GPS module for location tracking. Firmware is flashed onto the ESP32 using a CP2102 USB-to-serial converter via the Arduino IDE, DIV Flasher desktop app, or a Web Flasher. Together, these components allow the integrated system to scan, transmit, and analyze various wireless signals across multiple frequencies.

Why Build This

Explore advanced wireless communication protocols across multiple frequency bands using dedicated hardware like CC1101 and NRF24L01 modules.

Learn how to interface touchscreens, RFID/NFC readers, and GPS modules with an ESP32 microcontroller for portable, standalone devices.

Gain practical experience in penetration testing, network auditing, and RF signal analysis for cybersecurity education.

Real-World Application

Wireless network auditing, security testing, penetration testing, and RF protocol analysis.

Skills You'll Learn

Microcontroller programming

I2C communication bus expansion

TFT display and touch controller integration

wireless radio frequency protocol analysis

RFID and NFC system interfacing

power management circuit handling

Safety Precautions

Use responsibly and only on networks and devices you own or have explicit permission to test.

Technology Tags

ESP32

ESP32-S3

WIFI

BLUETOOTH

SUB-GHZ

RFID

NFC

GPS

NRF24L01

CC1101

PN532

NEO-6M

CIFERTECH

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main purpose of the ESP32-DIV toolkit?

It acts as a multi-band wireless security toolkit and open-source Flipper Zero alternative used for network auditing, RF protocol analysis, and security testing.

Do I need all the listed modules like the CC1101 and PN532 to get started?

The project relies on these integrated shield expansion modules to perform its full range of multi-frequency wireless and RFID operations as specified in the design.

How do I upload code to the ESP32-S3 main board?

You can program the board using the Arduino IDE with the ESP32 board package v2.0.10, or by using the DIV Flasher desktop application or Web Flasher via the CP2102 USB-to-serial interface.

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