PocketC.H.I.P. – The “Hacker’s Gameboy”

Project Summary

PocketC.H.I.P. is a handheld computer with full QWERTY keyboard, touchscreen, battery, and case. PocketC.H.I.P. was launched along with C.H.I.P., the $9 computer, as part of a successful Kickstarter campaign in May/June 2015. I led design for the product as well as the manufacturing of the hardware, assembly, and packaging.

Role

  • Product Design Lead
  • Packaging Design Lead
  • Manufacturing Lead

Client

Timeline

2015 – 2018

The Finished Product

A Field Terminal for Outdoor Projects

A Portable Pico-8 Gaming Console

Injection Mold Tooling

MEGA PocketC.H.I.P. at Maker Faire (2016)