pilet.

pilet (c/n: consolo) is an opensource portable mini-computer powered by pi5 with 7-hour battery life. coming in 5-inch and 7-inch variants.

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7-hour battery life

powered by dual 8000mah batteries -- take your pi5 anywhere.

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pilet 5 console

pilet 5 is our most compact and portable model, featuring a 5-inch display.

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pilet 7 tablet

larger display with the option to add a keyboard, gamepad, camera, and more.

pilet with keyboard module
the gamepad module transforms your pilet into a retro gaming machine:
pilet with game module

faq

when is the release date?

this is still a work-in-progress. we have already made an engineering sample and trying to finish it as soon as possible.

how can I support this project?

please consider backing our kickstarter campaign—it gives us the funding we need to keep developing pilet.

where can I download the files?

The design will be open-sourced once the product is fully completed.

how much is the cost of making this?
the exact amount is still being determined, but our target is approximately $250 (TBD)
what is the difference of pilet and consolo?
consolo was the project’s codename. moving forward, it will be known as pilet. this change reflects our commitment to appeal to a wider global audience.

engineering prototype

the latest photos from our engineering prototype

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video

demonstrating pilet when used in tablet mode.

built by open source software

for the open source community.

You can download the schematics, kicad files, and even .step files for all the components once the design is finalized. Feel free to follow our github in the meanwhile.
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additional features

nvme ssd

seamlessly boost your pilet’s performance by adding an nvme ssd.

vesa compatibility

makes it easier and more secure to mount your pilet anywhere.

active+passive cooling

a metal back combined with a fan keeps your rpi5 cool and running smoothly.

ai module support

supports the Hailo-8L module, delivering 13 TOPS of processing power.

a rear stand

that allows you to position pilet at any angle.

custom battery management

ensuring stable performance even under the most demanding applications.

support our kickstarter

with a special reward and a limited edition just for the first 100 backers.

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to be the first to know when we launch.