4-Core, ARM64
Up to 1.8 GHz, A53 Cores
Integrated GPU & NPU
6-Core, ARM64
Up to 1.8 GHz, A55 Cores
Integrated GPU & NPU
Specifications
Comet Extensions
Keyboard
RGB Backlit
QMK Compatible
HD Trackpad
3D Printable & Swappable KeysGamepad
Dual D-padIn-built trackpadProgrammable buttonsGPIO
Serial Console over USBIn-built CAN BusGeneral Purpose, DIY-readyKeyboard
RGB BacklitQMK CompatibleHD Trackpad3D Printable & Swappable KeysHow do extensions work?
The Comet has these 40 IO pins that can enable a lot more functionality than whats already onboard.
This part is all-magnetic, so you can simply snap your extension off and on and it is pretty tight too.
and... can I make my own extensions?
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.
M.2
3042, B-Key
PCle 3.0 1x, USB 3.0
Modular on the outside, and inside
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.
4G NetworkCalling and SMSMobile data
NVMe SSD
Using a B-key to M-key adapter you can attach any 2230 M.2 SSD to expand storage up to 2TB.
400-600 mbps read/write speedsOpen-hardware B-Key to M-key
LoraWAN Gateway
Add LoRaWAN communication for usecases such as Meshtastic nodes, IoT and M2M communication
In testing
Ai Accelerator
ai content here
In testing
FPGA Support
Build your own hardware accelerated stack with FPGAs modules for the Comet.
PlannedMechanix OS
Our graphical shell designed for the Comet's unique form factor powered by the GPU.
Native apps
The Comet ships with essential native apps built with Flutter for buttery-smooth performance.
repo/mechanix-gui
Files
Camera
Music
NotesNow let's talk firmware
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.
Mecha 
open-source
We believe that only open-source software can drive computing further and we would like to play our part.
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.
Built by the community, one for all and all for one
The Comet is built for everyone, including every app, distribution and OS.
For-profit and for-good, hand in hand
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.
Mechanical drawings and 3D CAD available
PCB Schematics & layout available*
Reasonably Priced Spares
Repair that a 10-year old could do
* 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.
Mass Production
Full-scale manufacturing begins. Comets start rolling off the assembly line.
First Shipments
Comets start arriving at doorsteps around the world.
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