Talk, don't type
Need an answer? Hold a key and ask out loud. We are working to make it feel as simple as a conversation.
In progressDesigned in the UK · built in the open
Ask. Listen. Nod.
Less screen. More life.
A small pocket device for the things you'd otherwise lose: the note, the idea, the bins on Thursday. Type it, put it away, get on with your evening.
What Nod does
Little things that make a big difference.
Save a thought
Got an idea while making tea or heading out? Say it before it disappears. We are building a reliable place to find it later.
In progressToday
A calm little place for reminders and what comes next. Planned, not built yet.
Concept
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Your PC asks. You decide.
When your computer asks to do something important, Nod is designed to let you give a clear yes or no. Still being tested.
Still to verifyCONCEPT
Nod Core wants to
Open your Downloads folder
NoYes, go
What makes a Nod
What's in a Nod.
- Concept
The case
A snap-on front and back in orange, cream or mint, made for a home 3D printer. Not printed or fit-tested yet.
- Real hardware
The device
An off-the-shelf Cardputer ADV from M5Stack, with 56 keys, a 1.14-inch screen and a microphone. We don't make it, and it isn't made in Britain.
- In testing
The software
A typed-note feature is in the firmware. Device test pending.
Nothing is for sale yet: no prices, preorders or delivery dates.
How it works
Press. Speak. Get on with life.
Press
Pick up Nod and hold a physical key. No complicated menus.
Ask or save
Ask a question or catch a thought. We are making these experiences easy to use.
Stay in charge
A connected computer does the bigger work, while you remain in control of important decisions.
Design concepts
Future directions for Nod.
Three ways the hardware could evolve, all drawn around the real Cardputer ADV. None are prototyped, costed or scheduled.
Nod Flip
A hinged screen that opens to reveal a full keyboard. Closed it fits in a pocket; open it becomes a mini laptop for longer sessions.
Design conceptNod Slide
A sliding keyboard mechanism. Push up to reveal the keys for typing; slide back for a compact screen-only view.
Design conceptNod Snap
A touchscreen module that snaps onto the back for visual tasks, plus modular add-ons. The core device stays the same; the shell adapts.
Design conceptHonest build status
Open progress. No pretending.
There is no finished product, price or launch date yet. Here is where things stand.
- DocumentedWi-Fi, PC hub and firmware updates
- In progressVoice and capture on a real device
- ConceptHome and Today screens, saved-video search, print-from-video (proposed, not yet implemented)
- To verifyPC actions with your approval
- Not setKickstarter date and price
What do I need to try it?
Development uses a Cardputer ADV and a connected Windows PC. Some optional online services may cost extra. A person always approves anything important, such as starting a print.
Is there a Kickstarter date or price?
Not confirmed. A reliable prototype, safety testing and real manufacturing quotes come first. Join the list below for honest updates.
Open source
Built in the open. MIT licensed.
The firmware, Nod Core and this website are all on GitHub. Read it, change it, make your own version. It is early days and mostly one maker so far, so a second pair of hands really counts.
Look at the code on GitHub- Open an issue
- Test the firmware
- Suggest a screen
- Fork it
Be there when Nod launches.
No spam, no pressure. We will send honest updates — when there is a working demo, a Kickstarter date or a price worth sharing. You can unsubscribe any time.