It's a developer toy that brings developers joy
(And it costs less than a Star Wars LEGO set)
Open-source
We're open-source, and so is DeskHog. It's yours to hack. Build your own games and tools with AI editors (or C++ if you're a masochist).3D printed
Danilo prints these at home and assembles them by hand. It's a friction-fit labor of love. Or you can print your own from the files on GitHub.Palm-sized
DeskHog is small enough to fit in your pocket. It's got a 10-hour battery life, WiFi, and a cute flashing LED so you can find it in the dark.
But what is DeskHog really?
It's a teeny, tiny, beast.
DeskHog packs a ESP32-S3 Reverse TFT Feather in a custom-made 3D printed case. It comes complete with a 240x135 color TFT display, a 10-hour battery life, WiFi, and a cute little LED.
It's a hand-made micro games console. It's a desktop terminal for PostHog data. It's a friend.
Want more hardware? The board includes an I²C expansion port, just for people like you.
Obviously it comes with games
Also, some important business tools so you have an excuse to expense your purchase
Paddle
It's Pong, but with a different name. It's perfect for playing on the toilet. Apparently.
Built by: Leon Daly
One Button Dungeon
It's a roguelike throwback about an endless corridor. Such is life.
Built by: Joe Martin
Three Button Dungeon
It's a roguelike throwback, but this time the corridor is a desert. Wow!
Built by: Joe Martin
It's never been easier to make your own games
Don't want to spend all evening writing C++? That's why DeskHog is optimized for vibe coding!
We've included ready-made files to give AI agents the context they need, plus a guide to get you started. Many of the games above were made in exactly this way!
You may be wondering
why we're making hardware
DeskHog started as a joke in our internal Slack, but then Danilo decided to build it anyway. Two prototypes and one hackathon later, we had a working version with a bunch of apps.
Ultimately, we're not sure if DeskHog will be a success, but we've had a lot of fun building it. And we're selling it at cost so you can join in!
The devil power is in the details
Processor
ESP32-S3 Dual Core 240MHz Tensilica
Memory
4MB Flash, 2MB PSRAM 512KB SRAM
Display
1.14" Color IPS TFT 240x135 pixels (ST7789)
Connectivity
2.4GHz Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) Bluetooth LE (BLE)
Power & Battery
USB Type-C / LiPo Battery Built-in Charging, MAX17048 Monitor Low Power Sleep (40-50µA)
Expansion
STEMMA QT (I²C) FeatherWing Compatible Serial Debug Pin
Enclosure
Custom 3D Printed (PETG) Open source files available
Inputs
3x User Tactile Buttons Reset & DFU buttons
Dimensions
~70mm x 40mm x 15mm Perfectly-palm-sized
You can even add your own hardware
Want to add more buttons, speakers, or sensors? How about a Bluetooth module? All you need to do is plug it into the I²C port and patch in the firmware.
We already made a prototype DeskHog Pro to prove what's possible. It has a macropad of buttons, and a huge dial so you can crank up the vibes.
Got ideas for something else we should add? Let us know!
Ready to get building?
Maybe it'll help if we make it look cuter
Now with100% more
nostalgia
DeskHog Kit
Act now and get a palm-sized slice of developer joy.
$50$35
Limited stock remaining
Supplies are limited, but more are on the way.
Don't want to wait? You can 3D print it!