MAKERphone 2: first modular DIY phone, no soldering
4 months ago
- #Modular Phone
- #DIY
- #STEM
- MAKERphone 2.0 is a modular DIY phone launching in Q1 2026, available for reservation with a $1 deposit.
- Features include plug-and-play expansion modules like infrared, camera, boombox, flashlight, environment sensors, and a DIY perf board.
- It is a fully functional 4G mobile phone, suitable for educational purposes, off-grid use, or as a kid's first phone.
- Improvements over the original MAKERphone include no soldering required, a lower VIP price of $99, upgraded processor, more RAM, and a dedicated modular slot.
- The phone serves as a STEM tool, allowing users to learn hardware assembly, code in Python or C++, and customize UI.
- The makerband, a programmable smart band, is available as an add-on, syncing with the phone via Bluetooth.
- Reserving for $1 guarantees the best price ($99), availability, and VIP updates on new modules.
- CircuitMess, the company behind MAKERphone, has a strong track record with over 100,000 STEM kits sold and successful Kickstarter campaigns.