COMET
Possibilities
A handheld computer that becomes whatever you want it to be
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We got tired of being trapped within walled gardens.
So, we started thinking,
What if our devices helped us to build anything we imagine?
What if our devices are privacy-first by design?
What if our devices encouraged us to repair them?
so we built
COMET
A pocket-sized freedom machine that's a fully functional Linux computer that fits in your palm!
BUILT BY BUILDERS
4 years of obsessive engineering by people who believe technology should amplify human potential, not corporate profits.
OPEN EVERYTHING
Hardware designs, firmware, and your data — all open, all yours, forever. No lock-ins, no hidden surprises.
MODULARITY
Snap on keyboards, sensors, or custom hardware with precision magnetic connections. No screws, no hassle — just satisfying, secure extensions!
REPAIRABILITY
Standard connectors to open-source software, the Comet is our statement to the world that with right intentions, sustainable change is possible.
Comet is just as versatile as you are
Just snap on and snap off
BUILD
GPIO
Serial Console over USB-C
Access to 40 IO pins
PLAY
Gamepad
Soft-press buttons
Plug-n-Play
PROGRAM
Keyboard
ABS keys with tactile feedback
Plug-n-Play
The best part? You can build your own extensions!
Also, the community will even help you iterate
github/mecha Discord Community
What could you build?
Whether it’s a nano‑satellite, a drone controller or a pen‑testing toolkit, Comet let’s you build it all
ROVER
Program rovers and robotic hands
RETRO CONSOLE
Relive the golden age of gaming with modern power!
FIELD COMPUTER
Portable computing for research and data collection
MODULAR ROBOTICS
Build robots directly off of the Comet!
Sandbox for your nerdiest ideas
Check out everything our Pilots have been building
HOME AUTOMATION HUB
MUSIC SYNTHESIZER
BIOMETRIC SCANNER
WEATHER STATION
AR HEADSET CONTROLLER
ROBOTIC ARM CONTROL
SOLAR POWER MONITOR
RF TRANSMITTER
What makes all of this possible?
Operating System
Mechanix OS (Linux, Debian)
CPU
iMX8M Plus (ARM64), 4x A53 (1.8 GHz per core)
Memory
4/8GB LPDDR4 RAM
Storage
64GB Flash (eMMC)
Wireless
2.4 GHz/5.0 GHz 802.11ac, BT 5.2, SIM card
Display
3.92" AMOLED Display (1080x1240), Touch
PCIe
PCIe 3.0, M.2 (B-Key)
Camera
8 MP (with Auto-focus)
Audio
2x Digital Mic, HD Speaker
Power
4000 mAH (3.8V) Battery, Type-C
Ports
1x Mini Display Out, 3x USB 3.0 (Type-C)
Peripherals
Gyroscope, RTC, ADC
Security
Secure Element (CC EAL 6+), Accelerated Crypto
155mm x 73mm x 14mm (210g)
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Our Journey to Comet
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Comets will start shipping from October, 2025
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