Gallery: Drool-Worthy $99 Kit Lets Kids Build Their Own Computers
0106 Kano Components
The Kano is a computer kit that's powered by Raspberry Pi. *Image: MAP/Kano*
02kano-02 Kano Pi + Plugged Cables
The set-up is simple and intuitive. Color-coded cords help guide children. *Image: MAP/Kano*
03kano-05 Kano Case with Pi
The Pi board is cradled inside a transparent plastic case to protect it. *Image: MAP/Kano*
04kano-09 Key board top + Bottom
The keyboard was designed specifically for children. Right and left clicking is accessed through the two separate gray keys since children have a hard time making the gesture on the trackpad alone. *Image: MAP/Kano*
05kano-03 Kano Kit Out Of The Sleeve
The outside of the box is instructional and gives children a clear idea of how the separate parts work together. Bonus: The box can fit through 85 percent of mail slots around the world, which makes for faster, cheaper shipping. *Image: MAP/Kano*
06kano-04 Kano Speaker Unit
Kids can turn their computer into a mini boombox with the DIY speaker that's powered by Pi. *Image: MAP/Kano*
07kano-08 Kano Kit Open box
The cardboard packaging is meant to be kept. MAP took special care to ensure the pieces could be organized neatly in the box after every use. *Image: MAP/Kano*
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