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Scout Lite for Flipper Zero — ESP32-C5 Wi-Fi 6 Wardriver with L86 GPS
Scout Lite for Flipper Zero — ESP32-C5 Wi-Fi 6 Wardriver with L86 GPS
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Scout Lite · ESP32-C5
A compact ESP32-C5 dual-band Wi-Fi wardriving module for the Flipper Zero, with an onboard Quectel L86-M33 GPS, microSD WiGLE logging and USB-C. It scans 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz on a single radio, tags every network with GPS coordinates as WigleWifi CSV, and ships pre-flashed with ESP32 Marauder. One chip, both bands, one GPS wired two ways — nothing else on the board to crowd the airwaves.
- True dual-band. 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi 6 on one ESP32-C5 — see 5 GHz APs that 2.4-only rigs miss.
- Onboard L86-M33 GPS. Hard-wired to the C5 — Marauder logs a location with every capture, out of the box.
- WiGLE CSV to microSD. Every AP tagged with time, signal, channel and GPS as WigleWifi CSV, ready for wigle.net.
- Pre-flashed ESP32 Marauder. Seat it on the Flipper's GPIO header and start — no module flashing to set up.
- Quiet by design. No NRF24, no sub-GHz — nothing crowding 2.4 GHz or the −165 dBm GPS front-end.
- GPS also on GPIO 15/16. The NMEA stream fans out to the Flipper's own GPS app, alongside wardriving.
- Dual-band SMA antenna included. SMA footprint on board; swap in any 2.4 / 5 GHz antenna you like.
- Browser flashing. Recover or update Marauder from Chrome / Edge — no esptool, no COM-port hunt.
One chip. Both bands. One GPS, wired two ways.
The ESP32-C5-WROOM-1U handles 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi 6 on a single radio — no second ESP32 bolted on just to see 5 GHz. The onboard Quectel L86-M33 GPS is hard-wired to the C5's UART, so ESP32 Marauder logs a location with every capture the moment you power on — nothing to enable. Its NMEA stream also fans out to the Flipper's GPIO 15/16, so the Flipper's own GPS app runs alongside wardriving. No switch, no re-wiring.
And nothing else is on the board. No NRF24 sitting in the same 2.4 GHz band as your scanner. No sub-GHz transceiver raising the noise floor around the −165 dBm GPS front-end. Fewer radios, fewer antennas, fewer things to interfere — a quieter board by design.
│ ESP32 Marauder (pre-flashed)
├─ UART ─ Quectel L86-M33 GPS (hard-wired)
│ └─ NMEA → Flipper GPIO 15/16
▼ GPIO header
FLIPPER ZERO — host · Momentum firmware
└─ microSD · WigleWifi CSV → wigle.net
Scout Lite does one job well.
| Do-everything 5G module | PINGEQUA Scout Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Radios on board | C5 + 2× sub-GHz + NRF24 + GPS | C5 + GPS only |
| 2.4 GHz scan environment | shares the band with an NRF24 | nothing else on 2.4 GHz |
| GPS environment | extra transmitters nearby | quiet board around the patch |
| GPS wardriving | sometimes firmware-gated | hard-wired + pre-flashed |
| Size & price | bigger, pricier | smaller, cheaper |
| Focus | jack of all trades | wardriving, done well |
Buffered by simplicity: the radios that aren't there can't interfere.
Marauder recovery in your browser — no toolchain.
Scout Lite arrives pre-flashed with the latest stable ESP32 Marauder build for the ESP32-C5, so normal setup needs no flashing at all. If the board ever stops responding or a firmware update lands, recover it straight from the browser — the COM-port and download-mode errors that trip people up with esptool are handled for you.
- Open the flasher. Visit flash.pingequa.com/devices/scout-lite in Chrome or Edge on desktop, or Chrome on Android (Web Serial).
- Enter download mode. The ESP32-C5's native USB doesn't yet support automatic download-mode entry, so hold BOOT, plug in a USB-C data cable while holding it, then release BOOT.
- Connect & flash. Click
Connect, pick the port, and flash. Bootloader, partition table and app are written at their offsets automatically.
Pre-flashed — dock it and go.
- Dock it. Seat Scout Lite on your Flipper Zero's GPIO header. It's pre-flashed — nothing to set up.
- Run Momentum. Momentum bundles the Marauder app and maps the GPS to GPIO 15/16. Open the Marauder app and insert a microSD card (FAT32).
- Start Wardrive. Every AP is logged with timestamp, signal, channel and GPS location as WigleWifi CSV. Pull the card and upload to wigle.net.
Built for the Flipper Zero.
- Flipper Zero — all hardware revisions
- Momentum firmware (recommended) — bundles Marauder + GPIO 15/16 GPS mapping
- Xtreme firmware — also maps GPS to GPIO 15/16
- microSD (FAT32) — for WigleWifi CSV logging
- Any SMA 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi antenna
- Standalone use — the Flipper Zero is the host
- Sub-GHz or NRF24 work — no such radios on board, by design
- 5 GHz handshake capture — 5 GHz is scan / enumeration only
- Native GPS app on stock firmware — it pins GPS to GPIO 13/14
Wardriving runs through Marauder and is unaffected by firmware. To also use the Flipper's native GPS app, the GPS UART must map to GPIO 15/16 — which Momentum (or Xtreme) does out of the box; stock firmware pins it to 13/14, where the ESP32 already sits.
The numbers that matter.
| Wi-Fi | |
| Transceiver | ESP32-C5-WROOM-1U · Wi-Fi 6 · 2.4 + 5 GHz |
| Scan modes | 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz enumeration (wardriving). 5 GHz is scan-only |
| Antenna | External SMA — dual-band 2.4 / 5 GHz antenna included |
| GNSS | |
| Receiver | Quectel L86-M33 (MediaTek MT3333) |
| Constellations | GPS / GLONASS / Galileo |
| Antenna | Integrated patch |
| Tracking sensitivity | −165 dBm |
| Fast fix | MediaTek EASY (self-generated orbit prediction) |
| Storage | |
| Card | microSD (FAT32), WigleWifi CSV logging — card sold separately |
| Interfaces | |
| Host | Flipper Zero GPIO header |
| USB | USB-C (power + flashing) |
| GPS routing | Hard-wired to ESP32-C5; NMEA also on Flipper GPIO 15/16 |
| Software | |
| ESP32 firmware | ESP32 Marauder (GPLv3), pre-flashed · browser re-flash / recovery available |
| Flipper firmware | Momentum recommended (Xtreme also supported) |
| Project & docs | github.com/pingequalab/scout-lite |
| Physical | |
| Radios present | Wi-Fi + GPS only — no NRF24, no sub-GHz |
| Package dimensions | 15 × 8 × 3 cm |
| Shipping weight | 60 g |
What ships.
- 1 × Scout Lite module — ESP32-C5-WROOM-1U + L86-M33 GPS, pre-flashed
- 1 × Dual-band Wi-Fi antenna — 2.4 / 5 GHz, SMA
- microSD card (FAT32, sold separately)
- Flipper Zero host device (shown for reference)
What it cannot do, stated clearly.
- 5 GHz is scan / enumeration only. You'll see 5 GHz APs that 2.4-only rigs walk past, but handshake work stays on 2.4 GHz. Wardriving is enumeration, so this is exactly what you want.
- The Flipper's native GPS app needs GPIO 15/16. Momentum and Xtreme map it there; stock firmware pins GPS to GPIO 13/14 (where the ESP32 sits), so the native app shows no fix. Marauder wardriving is unaffected either way.
- No sub-GHz, no NRF24. If you need sub-GHz capture or 2.4 GHz NRF24 work, this isn't that board — by design.
- GPS needs a clear sky for first fix. Cold-start under open sky; indoors the patch antenna may never lock.
- microSD not included. A FAT32 card is required for WigleWifi logging.
Real questions, straight answers.
Q.01What is Scout Lite?
A compact dual-band wardriving module for the Flipper Zero, built on the ESP32-C5 with an onboard Quectel L86-M33 GPS. It scans 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi and logs every network with GPS coordinates as WigleWifi CSV to microSD — pre-flashed with ESP32 Marauder.
Q.02What GPS does Scout Lite use?
A Quectel L86-M33 (MediaTek MT3333): GPS, GLONASS and Galileo, with an integrated patch antenna and −165 dBm tracking sensitivity. It's hard-wired to the ESP32-C5 for Marauder wardriving.
Q.03Does it capture 5 GHz handshakes?
No. 5 GHz is scan / enumeration only — you'll see 5 GHz access points that 2.4-only rigs walk past, but handshake work stays on 2.4 GHz. Wardriving is enumeration, so this is exactly what you want.
Q.04Does wardriving work on stock Flipper firmware?
Wardriving runs through the Marauder app. For the smoothest setup — the Marauder app and the Flipper's GPS app together — use Momentum. It bundles both and maps the GPS to GPIO 15/16.
Q.05The Flipper GPS app shows no fix. Is the GPS dead?
Almost always firmware, not hardware. Make sure the GPS UART is mapped to GPIO 15/16 (Momentum: MNTM → Protocols → GPIO Pins). Wardriving via Marauder is unaffected either way.
Q.06How do I flash or recover the firmware?
Open flash.pingequa.com/devices/scout-lite in Chrome or Edge. Because the ESP32-C5 doesn't yet auto-enter download mode, hold BOOT, plug in a USB-C data cable while holding it, release BOOT, then click Connect. The board is pre-flashed, so this is only for recovery or updates.
Q.07Can I swap the Wi-Fi antenna?
Yes — the board has an SMA footprint and ships with a dual-band 2.4 / 5 GHz SMA antenna. Swap in any SMA antenna you like.
Q.08No BeiDou?
GPS, GLONASS and Galileo. That's accurate positioning worldwide; BeiDou isn't needed for WiGLE-grade fixes.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping & Delivery
We ship globally. Orders are typically processed within 48 hours. Estimated delivery: 7-15 business days depending on your region.
Warranty & Returns
Warranty & Returns
14-day return policy for unused items. Our hardware is backed by a limited warranty against manufacturing defects. (Note: Damage from improper flashing or overvoltage is not covered).
