Mecha Comet - Open Modular Linux Handheld Computer

A project in Washington, MO by Mecha Systems Inc.
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Truly yours to own, build and mod. Built and powered by tinkerers just like you.
Backers: 3033
Average Pledge Per Backer: $356

Funded: $1,080,598 of $50,000
Dates: Jan 24th -> Feb 23rd (30 days)
Project By: Mecha Systems Inc.
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Latest News

New! Full Breakdown Video and Why Back now? (<48 hours to go)

February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
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New Addons for I.MX8M Backers

February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
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New Addons for I.MX8M Plus Backers

February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
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Change in Delivery Schedule for I.MX8M Plus variants

February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, I have some difficult news to share and I will jump right in - we are delaying the I.MX8M Plus shipments to September. Building hardware rarely happens in a straight line, and I wish we could have planned this better but we have been... (Read More)

Ask me anything about the Mecha Comet

February 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, I am doing my first Ask Me Anything about the Mecha Comet live on Youtube. Bring all your questions LIVE on YouTube (Live Chat), or you can also add your question as comments on this post on Reddit. Date: 20th February, Friday at 16.30... (Read More)

Choosing between the I.MX 8M Plus and I.MX 95

February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, this update is a bit later than I would have ideally liked but here you go. In this one, I will clarify the differences between the two processor variants for the Comet - the I.MX 8M Plus and the I.MX 95 and try and help you make the... (Read More)

More updates from Mecha - FOSDEM/Meetup, Demos, FAQs and more

February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, we’re back with more updates! Thank you so much for your continued support for the Mecha Comet. Mecha at FOSDEMAs you might already know, Mecha was at FOSDEM 2026 at Brussels presenting along with other projects from India as part of... (Read More)

Join us at the first Mecha Meetup at Brussels

January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
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2000+ Backers, One Incredible Community — Thank You!

January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Holy smokes this feels so unreal, the Comet hit 2000+ backers 🚀 yesterday and have crossed 2100 now! This has been such a wild ride, as early as 2022 we started talking about crowdfunding the Comet to get into production. Even then we were very... (Read More)

Spot the Comet on Kickstarter on January 24

January 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! We are now this 🤏 close to the launch. A lot of you have been following us for a very LONG time and I know the wait has been hard. We have spent almost entire of the last year overhauling the Comet you know and love. Time: 09:30 AM... (Read More)

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