Funding Goal Adjustment
After reviewing the campaign’s progress and discussing next steps, we have decided, in consultation with Crowd Supply, to reduce our funding goal to the amount already raised. This ensures that the project will move forward as planned and without delay. Read the full update.
Our Open-Source Philosophy, Part Two - Anatomy of a Pixlpal App
As a continuation of our previous update, we’ll be taking a deeper look at what Pixlpal does and how it does it. In this update, we’ll explore the structure and anatomy of a typical Pixlpal app, showing just how straightforward it is to build one and how much design control you truly have. Read the full update.
Our Open-Source Philosophy, Part One - Design, Architecture, and Documentation
Pixlpal is designed to be minimalist, yet versatile. Every design decision, both hardware and software, was guided by the goal of creating a device that is approachable, adaptable, and easy to understand, while still being powerful enough for advanced use cases. Rather than optimizing solely for appearance or novelty, Pixlpal prioritizes practicality, longevity, and openness. Read the full update.
Getting Started with Pixlpal, A Step-by-Step Setup and Usage Guide
One question we often receive from new backers is: “How easy is Pixlpal to set up and start using?” In this update, we’d like to walk you through exactly what the Pixlpal setup process looks like, from power-on to your first app running on the display. Read the full update.
Our Campaign Has Launched!
Pixlpal, a companion built around an 128×64 RGB LED matrix and the ESP32-S3 SoC, gives you useful information at a glance—time, calendar events, news, market data, sports updates, and more—helping you stay informed and focused without constantly reaching for your phone. Designed with a local-first philosophy, Pixlpal runs its applications directly on the device, using Wi-Fi only when needed for data retrieval or streaming. This means better privacy, fewer dependencies on cloud services, and a device that continues to work and evolve over time. Read the full update.