This thread is about the Kode Dot. A Flipper Zero Alternative/Competitor.
I will post their updates from Kickstarter here so everyone can follow along.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kode/kode-dot-the-all-in-one-pocket-size-maker-device
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Update #1
Fully Funded in Just 5 Minutes! Thank You!
Kode.Creator
November 5, 2025
Wow, what a start!
Kode Dot was fully funded in just 5 minutes after launch, and it’s all thanks to you. 
For us, this isn’t just about numbers. It’s about seeing a community of makers who believe in what we believe — that building electronic projects shouldn’t be complicated.
Kode Dot started as a small weekend project between friends, trying to solve a simple problem: how to build and test ideas anywhere, without a desk full of wires. Now, because of you, our all-in-one, pocket-sized maker device is real. 
You backed an idea that helps every maker create freely, and that means everything to us.
Thank you for being part of the very beginning of Kode Dot. We’re just getting started. 
– Quero
Co-founder of Kode Dot
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Skipping update #2 as it is just sponsored BS promoting other products
Update #3
First Stretch Goal Unlocked + Big News!
Kode.Creator
November 11, 2025
Hey everyone,
We’re excited to share that we’ve officially hit our first stretch goal!
This means every Kode Dot will now come with built-in IR (Transmitter + Receiver), no add-ons needed. You’ll be able to make Kode Dot communicate with anything that uses infrared, from TVs and air conditioners to robots and DIY sensors.
Now let’s push harder and unlock the next stretch goals together.
But that’s not all. We’ve had some exciting buzz around Kode Dot lately:
Our first product review just dropped! Check out what Volos Projects (115K subscribers) had to say about using Kode Dot in real projects.
We’ve also been featured on Hackster! The maker community is starting to take notice, and it’s amazing to see how many of you are already planning your own projects.
Every bit of support keeps this momentum growing, and we’re just getting started.
Thank you for helping us shape Kode Dot into the ultimate pocket-sized maker device.
– Quero
Co-founder of Kode Dot
Update #4
$250K Stretch Goal: NFC/RFID Upgrade + Instagram Live Details
Kode.Creator
November 19, 2025
Hey Makers!
Over the last few days, a lot of you shared thoughts about the stretch goals, especially around NFC. It came up often enough that we took another look with our team and adjusted the order to better match what many of you want to build first.
Sooo, here’s the updated plan:
$100K — IR Integration (Transmitter + Receiver) already unlocked!
$250K — NFC / RFID Integration
$500K — Vibration Motor
This brings NFC much earlier than originally planned, and we know that’s something many of you will appreciate.
Why we moved NFC to $250K
NFC opens up a lot of creative possibilities, especially for a device that lives in your pocket and lets you build anywhere. It’s great for things like:
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quick tag scanning
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access systems
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smart locks
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contactless triggers
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tap-activated prototypes
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interactive objects
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small automation tools
Since this lines up so well with the “everyday experimentation” that Kode Dot is built for, it made sense to bring NFC forward.
And when we reach $500K: Vibration Feedback
We’re still excited about adding haptics. It lets Kode Dot respond physically and opens the door for simple alerts, interaction feedback, haptic prototypes, and quick testing without extra modules.
Thanks for the feedback.
We want Kode Dot to grow with this community. Moving NFC to $250K is a direct result of your input, and we’re grateful for it.
Besides, we’ve been reading your messages and comments, and we can already tell this community has some wild imagination. So let’s put it to use.
If you’ve got an idea you’ve been wanting to build, even a small one, we’d love to see it.
A rough sketch, a sentence, a half-written code snippet… whatever you’ve got, send it over.
We’ll pick 1-3 ideas, build them with Kode Dot, and share the results on Instagram Live on November 26 at 09:00 AM (ET).
The only rule: it has to be something that makes people go, “Wait… you made that with Kode Dot?”
Luismi and I will be there live, chatting about the campaign, answering your questions, and hanging out with everyone who joins.
See you there!
– Quero
Co-founder of Kode Dot
Update #5
NFC/RFID Unlocked + Meet the Hacking Module
Kode.Creator
November 26, 2025
A big milestone is here!
…And a powerful new add-on, too.
Hey everyone,
We crossed $250K in total funding, and that means one of the most requested stretch goals is officially unlocked:
NFC / RFID is now part of Kode Dot 
(Yes, it’s built in, so everyone gets this feature for FREE now)
Kode Dot now integrates NFC and 125kHz RFID modules to turn into the ultimate device operating in both low-frequency (LF) and high-frequency (HF) ranges.
For a device that fits in your pocket, this is a huge step toward making Kode Dot even more flexible for everyday experiments.
And we’ve got a special new add-on, too!
Meet the Hacking Module: a compact expansion that turns Kode Dot into a capable platform for Wi-Fi analysis, classic RF exploration, and controlled pentesting experiments.
It connects through the top interface and includes three major radio systems in one module:
1. ESP32-C5 (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi): Adds modern Wi-Fi capabilities for network analysis, advanced sniffing, controlled lab pentesting, and running open-source tools like Marauder.
- Full-band Sub-GHz: Covers the entire Sub-GHz range used by older remotes, sensors, alarms, and retro smart-home devices.
3. NRF24 (2.4 GHz proprietary protocols): Great for exploring non-Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz systems like RC toys, wireless controllers, and custom RF projects, including protocol decoding and lab-only jamming experiments.
If you haven’t already, join our discord channel to meet fellow makers and RF enthusiasts just like you.
We share tips, projects, tutorials, and behind-the-scenes progress.
Thanks for helping us reach this milestone!
We can’t wait for the next one! 
More updates coming soon.
– Quero
Co-founder of Kode Dot
Update #6
Built Together: $500K Milestone & Behind-the-Scenes Progress
Kode.Creator
December 8, 2025
Hey Makers!
Thank you for taking us past $500,000!
This milestone officially unlocks our next powerful feature:
Built-in Vibration Motor (Yes, it’s built in, so everyone gets this feature for FREE now)
This adds a whole new layer of haptics, feedback, and interaction to your device opening the door for alerts, tactile responses, custom workflows, and entirely new use cases. We can’t wait to show you what this enables.
Behind the Scenes: The First Prototypes Are Here
We’re also excited to share a real behind-the-scenes milestone:
The first working prototypes are already in our hands.
Right now, our engineering team is actively:
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Testing all core functions
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Stress-testing components
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Fine-tuning performance
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Refining the overall experience with every new build
Each prototype iteration helps us improve accuracy, stability, responsiveness, and usability. With every update, we’re pushing closer to our goal:
Delivering the best maker tool we’ve ever built.
We won’t rush this process because the final product you receive must be something we’re genuinely proud to put in your hands.
Thank You for Making This Possible
None of this would be happening without you. Every pledge, every share, every message of support is helping turn this product from an idea into a real, powerful tool for makers.
We’ll continue sharing more prototype updates, test results, and feature progress very soon.
Let’s keep building. Together.
– Quero
Co-founder of Kode Dot
Update #7
Introducing the $1M Stretch Goal
Kode.Creator
December 11, 2025
Hey everyone,
We’re getting close to the next big milestone!
So, it’s time to share our $1M stretch goal.
This one is something we’ve been excited about for a long time, because it pushes Kode Dot into an entirely new class of capability.
$1M Stretch Goal: Dual Microcontroller Upgrade (ESP32-P4 + ESP32-C6)
If we reach $1M, we’ll upgrade Kode Dot to a dual-architecture system using both the ESP32-P4 and the ESP32-C6.
This combination brings high performance and ultra-efficient connectivity together in a way no pocket maker device has ever offered.
Maximum Performance with ESP32-P4
Kode Dot will be able to take on heavier workloads without slowing down.
The ESP32-P4 brings:
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a dual-core RISC-V processor up to 360 MHz
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built-in hardware for image and voice processing
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JPEG and H.264 acceleration
That means when you push your projects further: AI experiments, real-time video work, or advanced graphics. Kode Dot will keep up with you!
Connectivity + Efficiency with ESP32-C6
You’ll also get the latest wireless tech at your fingertips: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth LE 5.3, Zigbee 3.0 and Thread.
This lets you connect to more devices, build more freely, and stretch your battery longer, all while staying compatible with the newest IoT environments.
What makes this special?
By combining both chips, we get the best of both worlds:
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ESP32-P4 handles the heavy lifting
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ESP32-C6 manages communication and power efficiency
Update #8
$1M Goal Unlocked! Next Stop: $2M!
Kode.Creator
December 17, 2025
This milestone belongs to you!
Hey everyone,
We just crossed $1,000,000 on Kickstarter, and because of you, the dual-architecture upgrade (ESP32-P4 + ESP32-C6) is now officially unlocked.
This is a huge milestone, and it happened because thousands of you believed in the idea of a pocket-sized device that gives you real power to build and experiment anywhere.
Your support didn’t just move the project forward, it changed what Kode Dot is capable of.
What’s Next: The $2M Stretch Goal
If we reach $2,000,000, we’ll take this upgrade even further by switching from the ESP32-C6 to the ESP32-C5, bringing dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz) directly into the core Kode Dot.
This means faster, more reliable WI-FI out of the box, and it also brings 5 GHz Wi-Fi into the base device for everyone, instead of keeping it exclusive to the Hacking Module.
This moment belongs to you.
Thank you for making Kode Dot what it is, and for shaping what it will become next.
More updates soon.
– Quero
Co-founder of Kode Dot
That’s all the backlog of updates (most of them are public anyway) but feel free to discuss the Kode Dot freely in this thread. It doesn’t have to be just my updates.
Also, Apparently @Hamspiced is to the Kode Dot as the Dolphin is to the Flipper:
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Thanks for the post. Looking promising enough that I backed it.
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Update #9
Thank You! We did it! We’re Now in Late Pledges
Kode.Creator
December 23, 2025
Hey everyone,
The live stage of our Kickstarter campaign is officially over, and we just want to start with a BIG thank you.
One milestone after another, this amazing journey was made possible thanks to YOU.
If you backed Kode Dot during the live campaign, you locked in the lowest price possible.
If you’re new here, welcome! Late Pledges are now open, so you can still join the Kode Dot community as we move into the next phase.
And one IMPORTANT thing to know:
If we reach the $2M funding during Late Pledges**,** we’ll unlock the next stretch goal (ESP32-C6 to the ESP32-C5 upgrade) for everyone, just like during the live campaign.
What Happens Next
Importantâť—
Failed Payments 
A small number of pledges didn’t go through due to payment issues.
If this affects you, you already got an email asking you to fix your payment. Please take a moment to do that so your pledge stays active.
Click the link here to fix it.
A few quick tips:
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make sure you’re logged into Kickstarter
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try a different card if needed
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complete the fix within the next 7 days
Surveys Coming Soon
You’ll soon receive a PledgeBox survey where you can:
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confirm your shipping details
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choose add-ons and accessories
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finalize your pledge
We’ll share another update when surveys start going out.
About PledgeBox
We’ll be using PledgeBox to handle surveys and add-ons.
Keep an eye on your inbox: you’ll get an email from PledgeBox soon. Just log in using your Kickstarter email and follow the steps.
Thanks again for being part of the Kode Dot journey.
We’re excited to move into production and keep building together!
– Quero
Co-founder of Kode Dot
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Update #10
What to Expect Next?
Kode.Creator
January 7, 2026
Hey everyone,
With the live campaign now complete and Late Pledges open, we wanted to share a quick update to set clear expectations for what comes next.
About the PledgeBox Survey
You won’t receive the PledgeBox survey just yet, and that’s intentional.
Right now, we’re still optimizing logistics and shipping. Rather than asking you to select options or pay shipping prices that we know we can improve, we believe it’s better to wait until closer to the delivery date.
This way, when the survey does go out, you’ll get the most accurate options and the best possible shipping rates, without unnecessary back-and-forth or changes later on.
We’ll notify you by sharing another update when surveys start going out and you will receive the surveys via email.
Production & Suppliers
At the same time, we’re finalizing agreements with our suppliers based on the final quantities.
Production will take place in Europe, allowing us to maintain tight quality control and ensure Kode Dot meets the standards we’ve set from the beginning.
Stretch Goal Update
And one important reminder: Late Pledges still count toward total funding.
The $2M stretch goal is unlocked! The ESP32-C6 → ESP32-C5 upgrade applies to everyone, just like during the live campaign.
Thanks again for your huge support. We’ll keep sharing updates!
– Quero
Co-founder, Kode Dot
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Anyone else concerned that they just posted a position on linked in for an embedded systems lead engineer?
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Lol, yeah that is a little suspect
Why is that suspicious? I assume the product isn’t finished. Most Kickstarters are just proof of concepts until they get the funding. Even if it was fully built already, they hit a bunch of stretch goals so they will need to do some redesigning.
To me it’s suspicious they didn’t already have one. Or they did and they left.
After interrupt, M1, clockwork pi I’ve become suspicious
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(Sorry ahead of time if I use terminology that doesn’t fit, I’m trying my best to make what’s in my head come out in a coherent fashion)
Just seeing this thread, decided to throw my two cents in, whether I’m way off or not. From what I understand, it was just the two dudes “making” the Kode Dot, they completed a few dev kits that had what I believe are resin cased early models, along with some of the addons/modules. You can see this in Talking Sasquatch’s video. Now that they have the funding, they can ramp up development on the upgraded C5 chip that was unlocked thanks to the stretch goals, which had previously been relegated to the hacker module. I would think this means that they would need someone to figure out how to make having the C5 inside the Kode Dot work with the current PCB configuration. I don’t find it suspicious, but then again, I don’t know enough about the inner workings of the device or why hiring someone is a bad thing.
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It’s a smart move for sure.
After I saw someone else mention the concern it also got my gears turning. With 2m in the bank in curious if their embedded systems guy left the project. Just me with my tin foil hat.
I’m still excited for this. I just worry about the tech getting rebuilt from what we already made. I would hate to see 9 month lead times like the uconsole has. Or a pipe dream like the interrupt.
Has anyone actually received an M1 yet?
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