Introducing the FREE-WILi 2: A Versatile Portable Hacking Multitool

Overview of the FREE-WILi 2

The FREE-WILi 2 (Founder Edition) is a cutting-edge portable hacking multitool that caters to the needs of hardware hackers, penetration testers, and embedded system developers. This open-hardware device is designed to function as a comprehensive electronics multitool, combining an array of chips and modules into a compact, handheld format.

Key features of the FREE-WILi 2 include two Raspberry Pi RP2350 MCUs, an ESP32-C5 for enhanced wireless connectivity, a Lattice ICE40UP5K FPGA, and a Raspberry Pi CM0 capable of running a full Linux operating system. The device is equipped with a 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen and a 14-button physical interface, along with modular "Orca" headers to facilitate hardware expansion.

Furthermore, the FREE-WILi 2 offers extensive wireless capabilities, supporting 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRa, sub-GHz RF, NFC, 125kHz RFID, and infrared communication. These features make it an ideal tool for wireless testing, embedded hardware debugging, real-time control, and electronics development, as well as retro gaming applications, including support for platforms like Adafruit Fruit Jam, PICO-8, and Doom.

Source: CNX Software – Embedded Systems News (https://www.cnx-software.com/2026/09/09/free-wili-2-portable-hacking-multitool-features-two-rp2350-mcus-esp32-c5-ice40-fpga-and-raspberry-pi-cm0/)