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Pixel Runner

A pocket-sized pixel display that runs a whole catalog of applets — clocks, news, weather, markets, smart-home alerts, Bitcoin stats and more. Configurable from your browser, no account or subscription required.

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Coupon 100,000 sats (LIMITED to 100)

This will reduce the total price with 100,000 sats. This is not refundable and does not include a 5% donation to the Noderunners donation fund.

105,000 sats100 available

Customisation, delivery and timing are described in each reward. Arrange details privately with the maker after payment.

Coupon 100,000 sats (LIMITED to 100)
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Coupon 100,000 sats (LIMITED to 100)

Exclusive edition · 100 in total

The total price of the Pixel Runner is still unclear. Hardware is currently being designed and producing the Pixel Runner for its first batch of 100 pieces will cost more than expected due too RAM price increases. When every part is ordered and the compute module is ordered, the final price is then known. The cost for RAM is the biggest variable of the total price.

However, by buying this coupon (not a donation) of 105,000 sats, the total price will be reduced with 100,000 sats. The additional 5,000 sats (5%) will go to the Noderunners donation fund. With this I can order a big bulk of what is required before further RAM price increases.

What’s included

  • Reduction of 100,000 sats on the total price when the Pixel Runner is available to buy in 2027. You will be in the first batch and get priority.

Delivery & timing

A reduction of 100,000 sats on the total price of the Pixel Runner and priority in the first bach · 1 Apr 2027

Only available in the Netherlands. The handover of the physical product will be at a meetup, or via delivery with extra cost.

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WHAT YOUR SUPPORT MAKES POSSIBLE

Support the Pixel Runner to get new awesome applets, improvements, better experience, optimizations and much more! Your contribution will let this project mature to a professional and finished product!

The Pixel Runner is a pocket-sized pixel display that runs a whole catalog of applets — clocks, news, weather, markets, smart-home alerts, Bitcoin stats and more. Configurable from your browser, via your laptop or mobile phone, and no account or subscription is required. It uses a catalog of 1000+ open-source applets.

Also for developers

You are able to write your own in Starlark (Python-like script language) using a development program. An emulator is included. When you pass required tests and validations, you will be able to submit your applet via a pull request in GitHub to get it published in the library.

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NEXT STEPS. REAL PROGRESS.

The roadmap

  1. In progress

    Phase 1: hardware PCB design

    The hardware is being designed as this device will get a custom PCB.

  2. To do

    Phase 2: testing PCB with firmware

    When a prototype is printed, the test phase will start. This is most likely to adapt the firmware to fully support all custom features of the PCB.

  3. To do

    Phase 2b: design case

    While the test phase is on going, a case design will be created. There will be a physical button to reset the device and a USB-c port to power the device, or connect it to a laptop to update or debug.

  4. To do

    Phase 3: first batch

    When the tests are (almost) completed the first batch of 100 pieces will be produced. When it gets delivered the assembly will be done by hand, as well as installing the firmware and tests. After packaging it will be sold to the ones who have ordered a coupon of 100,000 sats. The total price will be known and the 100,000 sats will be reduced when the Pixel Runner is sold.
    Sales of a coupon will get priority.

    When the first batch is done, a new batch will be made with the same PCB. In the mean time new versions will be published of the firmware as well as lots of applets.

    Estimation: March-April 2027

Milestone status is reported by the project maker.

GOOD QUESTIONS DESERVE CLEAR ANSWERS

Frequently asked questions

What are the shipping costs?

Currently is shipping only available in the Netherlands. The shipping cost is €10 in sats. Preferable the hand over is done at a meetup somewhere in the Netherlands.

When will you ship?

If everything goes well, the shipping starts in April 2027.

Can I create my own applet?

Yes! You can create your own applet using Starlark (Python-like programming language) in a framework. It also contains an emulator so you can see what you are developing. Optionally you can submit your applet to the library. Documentation on how to do this will be provided later on the Pixel Runner website.

Can I submit my created applet to the library?

Yes! There is a big library of 1000+ applets and you can submit yours there too. Documentation on how to do this will be provided later on the Pixel Runner website.

Does it have a speaker?

No, there is no speaker inside. This is also not planned in the future.

Does it have a battery?

No, there is no battery inside. You need an USB-c cable and a 4 W adapter to power the Pixel Runner.

Risks and expectations

The first batch could have "teething problems". Things what can go better, or things what needs to be working but it doesn't. Bugs can be reported and new versions will be released for you to update the device.

FOLLOW THE WORK

From the builder’s desk.

The first update is on its way. Follow the project to stay in the loop.

PEOPLE MAKE IT POSSIBLE

The community behind it.

Truus
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Brinkie

Awesome project Truus! As I've already seen one in real life i can't wait till they are available. Congrats with the first 10k sats. LFG

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