Mecha Comet
The Comet is a handheld Linux computer that brings extensibility in hardware and software adapting to your needs.
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Our Standard Extensions
Gamepad
Soft-press buttons
Integrated tactile touchpad
Plug-n-Play
Programmable
Keyboard
High-sensitivity Trackpad
ABS keys with tactile feedback
Plug-n-Play
QMK Compatible
GPIO
Serial Console over USB-C
Inbuilt CAN Controller
Access to 40 IO pins
Ready for prototyping
Gamepad
Soft-press buttons
Integrated tactile touchpad
Plug-n-Play
Programmable
Keyboard
High-sensitivity Trackpad
ABS keys with tactile feedback
Plug-n-Play
QMK Compatible
GPIO
Serial Console over USB-C
Inbuilt CAN Controller
Access to 40 IO pins
Ready for prototyping
Build your own
Fancy a new extension? Build one using our open-source design files with help from us and the community.
More the merrier
Pi Hat Extension
You can attach and screw in any Raspberry Pi based HATs directly on the Comet, like the Adafruit GPS HAT above.
Mikroebus Click
From the the 1000s Click boards designs available here, you can attach two clicks directly on the Comet
M.2 PCIe 3.0 (1x)
The new M.2 slot on the Comet lets you bring your own 4G, 5G modems (3042 form) and adds support for even faster NVMe storage drives.
Pi Hat Extension
You can attach and screw in any Raspberry Pi based HATs directly on the Comet, like the Adafruit GPS HAT above.
Mikroebus Click
From the the 1000s Click boards designs available here, you can attach two clicks directly on the Comet
M.2 PCIe 3.0 (1x)
From the the 1000s Click boards designs available here, you can attach two clicks directly on the Comet
Things you can do and we’ll help!
Linux Phone
Impress your friends with a Linux DIY Phone using a LTE modem
Drone Launch & Remote
Build a launchpad & remote for a mini drone and happy droning.
Nano Satellite
Send the Comet into outer space for education and world domination.
Car Whisperer
Add a CAN or OBD port to the Comet and start talking to your car.
AI Assistant
Make a better, secure AI assistant that you control rather than a bunny.
Tricoder 🛸
Explore new planetary systems, all aboard the Enterprise
Radio Head
Convert the Comet to a Long-Range Radio transceiver using SDR.
DIY Robot
Animate the Comet to life, make your own Mecha
Toolkit 1337
Pen-testing tool in your pocket for educational purposes (just kidding)
or you tell us what you want to build 🤖
Geek out on the hardware
Operating System
Mechanix OS (Linux, Debian)
CPU
iMX8M Plus (ARM64), 4x A53 (1.8 GHz per core)
Memory
4 /8GB LPDDR4
Storage
64 /128 GB Flash (eMMC)
Wireless
WiFi 6 (802.11ax, 2.4/5.0 GHz), BT 5.4
Display
3.92" AMOLED Display (1080x1240), Touch
PCIe
PCIe 3.0, 1x(8gb/s) (M.2 B-Key)
Camera
8 MP (with Auto-focus)
Audio
2x Digital Mic, HD Speaker
Power
4100 mAH (3.8V) Battery, Type-C
Ports
1x Mini Display Out, 2x USB-C 3.0, 1x USB-C 2.0
Peripherals
6-Axis Gyroscope, RTC, ADC
Security
Secure Element (CC EAL 6+), Accelerated Crypto
Dimensions (/)
155mm x 73mm x 14mm (210g)
Mechanix OS
🚨 The Mechanix Launcher is under heavy development right now, above images are representation of our end version and our design language.
Powered by Linux
The Comet runs on Mechanix OS based on Debian, which means all 60,000+ packages in the Debian repos work out of the box.
Plus, you are free to port any distro you like. The Mechanix Shell is built in rust and supports GPU rendering on Wayland.
Compatible with anything built for Linux (arm64)
Build with tools you already know
Cloud features built for you, private & secure
Comet on
Kickstarter
Comet will be available on Kickstarter for pre-order early January 2026. Sign up 👇 for launch updates
Notify me on launch
Kickstarter Pre-launchEasy to repair, lasts longer
At Mecha, we are sensitive about our impact to the environment, that is why our sustainability goals have been at the centre of every design decision we have made.
From easy repairability, standard connectors to open-source software, the Comet is our statement to the world that with right intentions, sustainable change is possible.
🚨 Information
The parts shown correspond to previous iterations of the Mecha Comet.
The Comet's time-travel
We started with a simple idea - to build a computer that is versatile and ready for real-world applications. Our journey across last 3 years has helped shaped the Comet you see today.
Pilot Program
You have a project you always wanted to build? We would like to hear. Join our Pilot Program for exclusive insider access to Mecha.
Early Access to hardware
Build with Mecha
Online meet-ups
Discord Channel
IM with our team & users, disrupt everything, and build something new out of the blue!
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