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Espilon — Quick Start Guide

Get a working C2 server in under 5 minutes.

For full documentation see README.md and tools/C3PO/README.md.


1. Clone and install

git clone https://github.com/Espilon-Net/epsilon-source.git
cd epsilon-source/tools/C3PO

python3 -m venv .venv
source .venv/bin/activate
pip install -r requirements.txt

2. Configure

cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env to change default passwords (optional for local testing)

3. Start the C2 server

python c3po.py

The TUI (terminal interface) starts automatically. You'll see a multi-pane interface with device list and logs.

4. Deploy to ESP32

cd tools
python deploy.py -p /dev/ttyUSB0 -d my-device-01 \
    --wifi "YourSSID" "YourPassword" \
    --srv 192.168.1.100

This will:

  • Generate a unique crypto key
  • Build the firmware
  • Flash the ESP32
  • Register the key in C3PO's keystore

The device connects automatically and appears in the TUI.

5. Send commands

In the C3PO TUI command bar (bottom), type:

send <device_id> system_info
send <device_id> ping 8.8.8.8
send <device_id> arp_scan
send <device_id> system_mem

Replace <device_id> with the ID shown in the TUI.


Option B: With Docker

1. Start C3PO

cd tools/C3PO
cp .env.example .env
docker compose up -d

2. Open the web dashboard

Open http://localhost:8000 in your browser. Login: admin / admin (change in .env).

3. Deploy to ESP32

cd tools
python deploy.py -p /dev/ttyUSB0 -d my-device-01 \
    --wifi "YourSSID" "YourPassword" \
    --srv <your-machine-ip>

Prerequisites for ESP32 hardware

  • ESP-IDF v5.3.2 installed (install guide)
  • ESP32 connected via USB
  • Python 3.8+

Web dashboard

Start the web server from the TUI:

web start

Then open http://localhost:8000. Pages available:

Page URL Description
Dashboard /dashboard Device list and status
Tunnel /tunnel SOCKS5 tunnel proxy management
Cameras /cameras Live camera feeds
MLAT /mlat Multilateration map
OTA /ota Firmware build & deploy

Common commands reference

help                              Show all commands
list                              List connected devices
send <id> system_info             Device info (chip, modules, memory)
send <id> system_mem              Memory usage
send <id> ping <host>             ICMP ping
send <id> arp_scan                Scan local network
send <id> fakeap_start <ssid>     Start a fake AP (if module enabled)
send <id> tun_start <ip> 2627    Start SOCKS5 tunnel proxy to C3PO
send <id> tun_stop               Stop tunnel proxy
send all system_info              Broadcast to all devices
group add scanners <id1> <id2>    Create device group
send group scanners arp_scan      Send to group
web start                         Start web dashboard
camera start                      Start camera UDP receiver

Troubleshooting

Problem Solution
ModuleNotFoundError: textual pip install -r requirements.txt
Device connects but commands fail Check keys.json — the device key must match
Web dashboard not loading Run web start in TUI first, then open http://localhost:8000
Decrypt/auth failed Key mismatch — re-provision the device with deploy.py