Hey everyone! 
I recently got my hands on the M5StickC PLUS2, and if you don’t know what that is—don’t worry, most people don’t. It’s a tiny ESP32-based device with a screen, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a couple of buttons. Think of it as a mini Flipper Zero, but way cheaper—we’re talking $20 to $30 tops.
While it’s not as plug-and-play as the Flipper, once you get it set up, it can do a lot of the same fun stuff: Bluetooth spamming, Evil Portal-style Wi-Fi tricks, and other wireless mischief. It’s a pocket-sized playground for hackers and tinkerers.
My Experience So Far
The first thing I did—and what I highly recommend—is flashing the M5Launcher firmware. This is a must. It gives you a clean menu system and lets you install and switch between different apps and firmware without needing a PC. All you need is a Wi-Fi connection (I just used my phone’s hotspot).
From there, I tested several firmware options and found one I really liked: Bruce. It has a nice, beginner-friendly UI and makes navigating the device super convenient. It doesn’t come with games, but it’s great for managing tools and utilities.
What really surprised me was what’s already available inside M5Launcher itself. It includes fun little apps like:
The Chrome Dinosaur Game
Tetris
The Chrome Dinosaur Game
TetrisNot saying they’re going to blow your mind, but it’s just crazy cool to see them running on a device this small.
Anyone Else Using It?
If you’ve got the M5StickC PLUS2, I’d love to hear your experience. What firmware are you running? Any cool hacks, tools, or ideas you’ve tried? Drop your thoughts below—I’m always looking for inspiration!
