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# Kano
- URL: https://www.protein.xyz/kano/
- Published: 2013-11-28T07:51:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-05-28T11:00:23.000Z
- Description: A simple DIY kit that lets anyone assemble a computer in minutes.
- Author: Protein
- Tags: Seeds, Art & Design, Technology, #protein, #Import 2024-06-11 13:25, #author-change-2025-05-28

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You don't need to be a computer wizz to love this project. Kano is a simple DIY kit that allows anyone to build their own colourful PC almost from scratch.   
  
Designed by [MAP Project Office](http://mapprojectoffice.com/?ref=protein.xyz), a London-based creative agency, in collaboration with [Kano Computing](http://teaser.kano.me/?ref=protein.xyz), the kit delivers on its promise to make computer assembling as easy as piecing together LEGO bricks. Kano runs on a Raspberry Pi platform, it comes with a custom case, keyboard, speakers and two instruction manuals, and its open source software lets users with basic coding skills create games and applications. Also, a great deal of work went into the product's design and packaging so it would appeal to kids and adults alike.   
  
The project was launched on [Kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alexklein/kano-a-computer-anyone-can-make/?ref=protein.xyz) and it has already secured more than $800,000 in funding, toping its $100,000 goal.

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