Bjorn is a Tamagotchi network tester powered by Raspberry Pi

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All models of Raspberry Pi they are incredibly useful gadgets that are also a lot of fun to play with. No one seems to understand this better than Infinity who put together a very cool project called Bjorn. This clever creation works as a useful network tool for penetration testing (pen) and the like, but it also doubles as a fun experience thanks to its game-like user interface.

Bjorn is a complete network rating system, but it’s also the name of the little Viking character that appears on the display. As you perform certain tasks, it has different graphics that match the features. Bjorn also grows as you continue to use the system based on what you do with the system.

Outside of the Tamagotchi-like user interface, it has been programmed with a handful of useful features. You can use Bjorn to scan networks for open ports and check for vulnerabilities. It can also perform system attacks by brute forcing a multitude of protocols such as FTP, SSH, etc. Bjorn can also raid networks and steal their loot – or rather implement file theft using vulnerabilities detected in the network.

According to the official documentation, the Bjorn is designed to work with the Raspberry Pi Zero W or Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W. While compatibility works with both the older model and the new Pi Zero, it is necessary to have wireless support on board. That said, I have seen evidence of other manufacturers successfully running Bjorn on a Raspberry Pi 3B+. Infinition recommends connecting the Pi to a Waveshare 2.13-inch e-Ink display cap for visual results.

If you’re excited about this creation – you should be, and lucky you! Infinition decided to make the project entirely open source, so you can recreate it right at home with your own Raspberry Pi. If you want to see more about how it works and play with it directly, you can check out the official Bjorn project page at GitHub.

This is definitely one of the most unique Raspberry Pi projects came across and it’s great to see something so useful, get a fun interface. It is important to note, however, that the tools provided by Bjorn they should be used with serious discretion and are intended for ethical hacking purposes. Do not use this tool for illegal or immoral activities.