LTE Add-on for Comet is now available for pre-order 

Ships in Jan, 27

Funded on Kickstarter

For the love of computing

Mecha Comet, handheld Linux computer that's truly yours to own, build and mod.

Preorder Mecha Comet

Join the 3,300+ builders

for the geeks, by the geeks and of the geeks

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IMX8M Plus processor

4-Core, ARM64

Up to 1.8 GHz, A53 Cores

Integrated GPU & NPU

IMX95 processor

6-Core, ARM64

Up to 1.8 GHz, A55 Cores

Integrated GPU & NPU

2x Faster GPULPDDR5

Specifications

ImageSystem-on-ChipNXP i.MX 95 · Hexa-Core ARM Cortex-A55, 1.8 GHZ
ImageMemory4 / 8 GB LPDDR5, 4266 MT/s · 64 / 128 GB eMMC Flash
ImageProcessor UnitsNXP eIQ Neutron NPU (8 TOPS) · Cortex-M7 @ 800 MHz
ImageGPUARM Mali G310 MP2 · Up to 1000 MHz shader clock
ImageVideo Processing4k60 H.265, H.264, VP9 decode · 4k60 H.265, H.264 encode*
ImageWirelessWiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax · v5.4 Bluetooth, BLE, LE Audio
ImageDisplay3.92” AMOLED, 1080×1240 · 500 nits, 5-finger touch
ImageDisplay OutDisplay Port over Type-C (2k60) · Supports Audio
ImageAudio1.2 W Speaker, 6 Ohm, 3.5 mm jack · 2x HD Digital Mic
ImageCamera8MP IMX219 sensor, 3264 × 2464@60 · Inbuilt Auto-focus
ImagePCI ExpressPCIe 3.0, 1x (8gb/s) · B-Key, 2242 and 3042 sizes
ImageUSB2x USB-C 3.0, 1x USB-C 2.0 · Power Delivery, Up to 24V
ImageBattery4100 MaH LiPo Battery · Fast Charging, discharge upto 5A
ImageSensorsGyroscope, Accelerometer, · Magnetometer, Ambient Light Sensor
ImageIndicatorsInbuilt Haptic Vibration Motor · 1x Programmable RGB LED
ImageSecurityIsolated trust anchor · Supports RSA, ECC, ED25519
ImageExpandable StorageMicroSD (SDXC) · NVMe SSD (2230)
Image4G ModemLTE Cat 4 module on M.2 · NanoSIM Slot
ImageDimensions73 mm x 155 mm x 14 mm · 225 grams (7.9 Oz)

Comet Extensions

Keyboard

Keyboard specs view
ImageRGB Backlit
ImageQMK Compatible
ImageHD Trackpad
Image3D Printable & Swappable Keys

Gamepad

Gamepad specs view
ImageDual D-pad
ImageIn-built trackpad
ImageProgrammable buttons

GPIO

GPIO specs view
ImageSerial Console over USB
ImageIn-built CAN Bus
ImageGeneral Purpose, DIY-ready

How do extensions work?

The Comet has these 40 IO pins that can enable a lot more functionality than what's already onboard.

This part is all-magnetic, so you can simply snap your extension off and on and it is pretty tight too.

Comet extension connector with 40 IO pins

and... can I make my own extensions?

YESSS!!!

All our standard extensions are open-hardware.

We give you all the resources to build your own extensions and help you out too! Simply ask.

What could you build with the Comet?

Retro Gaming Powerhouse

Relive the classics or play indie games. The Comet handles it all with ease, from 8-bit to 32-bit.

GAMING

Productivity Suite

Native notes and files apps that are offline-first and lightning fast. Capture thoughts instantly.

PRODUCTIVITY

Inbuilt Music Player

A dedicated music experience. Your library, your formats, no subscriptions required.

MEDIA

Modular Inputs

Swap the keyboard for a gamepad or a custom controller in seconds. Hardware that adapts to you.

HARDWARE

System Control

Granular control over your device. Customize performance, hardware control, and UX to your exact needs.

SYSTEM

Terminal on the move

If you are managing remote servers or your home-lab, use the Comet as your perfect remote terminal.

Install Tailscale or VPN of your choice and setup your remote access tools.

DEVOPS, DEVS

Network Diagnostics

If you are an IT Admin, use the Comet on the field or in datacenters, troubleshoot networking issues on the move.

Get Gigabit ethernet via USB 3.0 adapters.

NETWORKING

DIY Phone

Use the Comet and the Linux stack for calling*, messaging and mobile data as an alternate to your walled and closed smartphone. Contribute to the Linux ecosystem for mobiles.

* No earpiece but the front speaker can do the trick.

LINUX USERS, DEVS, TINKERERS

Pocket Tinkering Lab

The Comet with the IO Breakout extension is your pocket home-lab for all your electronic experiments. Build home projects with sensors, controllers and hone your tinkering skills.

Access 9 different IO interfaces on the IO breakout's 40-pins.

LINUX USERS, DEVS
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Cybersecurity Toolkit

Run Kali-style setups, network scanners, and protocol analyzers on the move. Plug into networks or test rigs and capture traffic, fuzz endpoints, and demo exploits without a laptop.

With great power comes great responsibility.

NETWORKING, SECURITY
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Go-off the Grid

Exchange GPS coordinates, weather data, and text messages across dozens of kilometers using long-range, low-power mesh protocols.

Bring LoRa support via the M.2 slot, and setup your own Meshtastic node.

HIKERS, CAMPERS
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Handheld for SDR

Scan spectrum, decode signals, and prototype RF applications from wherever you are.

Add SDR support via RTL-SDR or the M.2 Slot

HAM RADIO OPERATORS
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Self-hosting in your pocket

Set up your private self-hosting lab, host your photo libraries, intranet applications, media and music library and carry it with you wherever you go.

Expand your storage with NVMe or SD Cards to get more out of the Comet

HIKERS, CAMPERS
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Learn Linux Practically

Understand how Linux and its internals work. Master distributions and user-space applications for Linux. Port user-space applications. Learn with building.

Build applications, port community software for the Comet.

DEVS, GAMING, TINKERERS
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Real time OS

Use the Comet with Preempt RT Linux for real-time IO with deterministic timings and low-latency applications.

Or work with RTOS in the secondary MCU (Cortex M7) for hybrid applications with MCU+MPU usage.

AUTOMATION
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Driver Development

Integrate new hardware, build, test with validate with the vast IOs available on the external and internal.

Use the IO breakout ext for prototyping, and debug with UART and JTAG.

HARDWARE DESIGN
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ROS2+Computer Vision

Put your robotics project in top gear with ROS2 and accelerated computer vision for navigation, obstacle-detection and recognition.

ROBOTICS

Game on the go

Grand Theft Auto

The very first GTA - released by BMG Interactive, before they became Rockstar Games.

© Rockstar Games

1997 · MS-DOS

Jazz Jackrabbit

The 1994 platformer from Epic MegaGames that made DOS gaming feel alive.

© Epic MegaGames

1994 · MS-DOS

Prince of Persia

The cinematic platformer from 1989 that set the bar for an entire generation.

© Broderbund Software

1989 · MS-DOS

Videos shown for fair use purposes to demonstrate Comet hardware capabilities only. Grand Theft Auto™ is a trademark of Rockstar Games. Jazz Jackrabbit™ is a trademark of Epic MegaGames. Prince of Persia™ is a trademark of Broderbund Software / Ubisoft. All rights belong to their respective publishers.

M.2

3042, B-Key

PCle 3.0 1x, USB 3.0

Modular on the outside, and inside

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LTE or 5G Modems

Add mobile data and calling support to your Comet. Bring your own modem and antenna or use our standard LTE upgrade kit.

Image4G Network
ImageCalling and SMS
ImageMobile data
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NVMe SSD

Using a B-key to M-key adapter you can attach any 2230 M.2 SSD to expand storage up to 2TB.

Image400-600 MB/s read/write speeds
ImageOpen-hardware B-Key to M-key
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LoRa and Meshtastic

Bring LoRa radios on M.2 for de-centralized p2p communication with Meshtastic, provisions available for external antennas.

ImagePlanned with M262X840XE
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Ai Accelerator

Accelerated computer vision upto 13 TOPS, use for object detection, pattern recognition and robotics.

ImageIn testing
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FPGA Support

Build your own hardware accelerated stack with FPGAs modules for the Comet.

ImagePlanned

Mechanix OS

Our graphical shell designed for the Comet's unique form factor powered by the GPU.

Mecha Comet device
Mechanix UI

Native apps

The Comet ships with essential native apps built with Flutter for buttery-smooth performance.

repo/mechanix-gui

Now let's talk firmware

U-Boot

U-Boot 2025.04

Repo
Linux

Linux 6.12

Repo
Fedora

Fedora 43

The Comet-M is powered by Linux, flavoured with our custom distro - Mechanix.

The bootloader, kernel and rootfs is open-source and you are welcome to customize.

If it runs on Linux,
it runs on Comet

The Comet can run anything that's built for ARM, that's 67000+ packages in the Fedora's repositories.

Flatpak
Immich
Jellyfin
Nextcloud
Uptime Kuma
Home Assistant
FileBrowser
Memos
Chromium
RetroArch
Neovim
Node.js
Rust
MPV
Kodi
Alacritty
Docker
Geary
Podman

Built by the community, one for all and all for one

The Comet is built for everyone, including every app, distribution and OS.

KDE
PostmarketOS
Debian
NixOS

For-profit and for-good, hand in hand

7years of software & spares support promise

At Mecha, we are set on a course to build an open source and inclusive computing platform that inspires you to innovate and explore.

Longevity is not an afterthought for us. The Comet is designed to be repairable and moddable from the start.

* PCB source files will be published once the Comet enters mass-production

Our journey building the Comet

Four years in the making. Here's what's next →

Certifications

Final regulatory approvals and compliance testing.

Q4 2026

Mass Production

Full-scale manufacturing begins. Comets start rolling off the assembly line.

Q4 2026

First Shipments

Comets start arriving at doorsteps around the world.

Jan 2027

Built by tinkerers.

Just like you

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