Kano Computer Kit

The Kano computer

Chapter 1

The spark of an idea

Chapter 2

Inside the box

Chapter 3

Kano OS and coding adventures

Chapter 4

Magic, stars, and the future

YOUR GOAL

Master of The Kano computer

Ch 2 · Inside the box

andrews The story behind the iconic orange keyboard

andrews Kano Computer Kit

Build your own computer, piece by piece! A Raspberry Pi makes tech so easy!

andrews The credit card sized brain

The story behind the iconic orange keyboard

andrews A custom, bright orange keyboard with an integrated trackpad became the physical face of Kano.

Why the case is transparent

andrews Kano designed a clear, see-through protective case so users could see the computer's inner workings.

Tiny Tinker Box

BETA

andrews Connect the colorful hardware parts to discover how a Kano computer works.

Fun Fact

Lightning-fast assembly: Thanks to its color-coded design and clear storybook manual, a child can fully assemble a Kano computer in just 107 seconds.

Gossip

Which keyboard color would you pick for your computer?

Quiz

How did Kano replace traditional, boring technical instruction manuals?

andrews Why the case is transparent

Quiz

Why did Kano choose to make the protective computer case completely transparent?

andrews The storybook that replaced manuals

Quiz

How long does it typically take to assemble the hardware of a Kano computer?

Quiz

What dual function does the Kano keyboard have to save space and eliminate a separate device?

Quiz

Which single-board computer serves as the 'brain' inside the original Kano Computer Kit?

Quiz

What was the retail price of the original Kano Computer Kit when it first launched?

Quiz

What event inspired co-founder Alex Klein to use transparent cases for Kano products?

Quiz

What color is the iconic wireless keyboard included in the Kano Computer Kit?