HackyPi 2.0 is an ESP32-S3-based USB hacking and automation tool designed for both coders and non-coders. It features AI-assisted control, HID keystroke injection, BadUSB, and a no-code interface for learning, automation, ethical hacking, and overall system interaction.

Compared to the original Raspberry Pi RP2040-based HackyPi, the HackyPi 2.0 adds Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, remote access, AI integration, and automatic OS detection, making it far more flexible. It keeps support for BadUSB and HID keystroke injection and also adds features such as mouse jiggler mode, child-safety website blocking, RGB status lighting, and LVGL-based UI support. Everything can be controlled through a beginner-friendly, no-code visual interface, while there is also an option to run commands, scripts, and automated workflows when deeper control is needed.

HackyPi 2.0 specifications:

• Main SoC – ESP32-S3

• CPU – Dual-core LX7 microprocessor @ up to 240 MHz with Vector extension for machine learning

• Wireless – WiFi 4 and Bluetooth 5 with LE/Mesh

• Display – Built-in visual LCD on the USB dongle for status, modes, and feedback (Most probably the same 1.14-inch 240 x 135 display as the previous model)

• USB

• 1x USB Type-A male port for connecting to a PC

• 1x USB Type-A female port for connecting peripherals (Not confirmed)

• Power Supply – 5V via USB port

• Dimensions – TBD HackyPi 2.0 internals compared to LiLYGO T-Dongle-S3

The device also includes some basic cryptocurrency tools for light tasks like wallet interaction, automation, or learning, not heavy crypto mining. It can connect to external AI services to trigger actions, generate commands, or control features, and some demos also show voice-based control through AI integration.

The company mentions that the device is fully open-source and supports both no-code and advanced workflows. A beginner-friendly UI built on LVGL enables users to configure BadUSB, HID actions, automation tasks, child-safety rules, and device modes without requiring code. The firmware supports automatic OS detection for Windows, macOS, and Linux, triggering OS-specific command sets on connection. There is also an option to enable remote access through Wi-Fi, allowing external AI platforms to trigger actions, generate scripts, or control features. Additionally, users can run terminal commands, custom scripts, and automated workflows, with support for multiple languages and IDEs. More information, along with documents, should be available on SB Components’ GitHub account after the crowdfunding campaign. For reference, the schematics and code for the previous HackyPi 1.0 model were released on GitHub shortly after the crowdfunding campaign was over.

HackyPi and HackyPi 2.0 comparison

There’s no shortage of hacking and penetration testing tools, including the HackStar and Tarun’s BUG, both of which are USB hacking dongles that feature RP2040 or ESP32-S3 MCU options. There are also devices like Flipper Zero, CiferTech nRFBOX V2, the DSTIKE Deauther Watch X, and many others.

HackyPi 2.0 is available on Kickstarter. The Super Early Bird price for HackyPi 2.0 is £39 (around $53), a 2-unit pack costs £85 (around $114), and a 5-unit bundle is £199 (around $267). There’s also a combo deal with HackyPi 1.0 + HackyPi 2.0 for £63 (around $85), plus bigger bundles going up to £119 (around $160). Shipping is worldwide, and delivery is currently planned for March 2026.

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