DeskHog

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.

Can it play Pong?Yes.Can it play Flappy Bird?Yes.Can it play Doom?...We're working on it.

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 screenshot

Paddle

It's Pong, but with a different name. It's perfect for playing on the toilet. Apparently.

Built by: Leon Daly

Flappy Hog screenshot

Flappy Hog

Despite the title, this game has neither hedgehogs nor flapping.

Built by: Joe Martin

One Button Dungeon screenshot

One Button Dungeon

It's a roguelike throwback about an endless corridor. Such is life.

Built by: Joe Martin

Three Button Dungeon screenshot

Three Button Dungeon

It's a roguelike throwback, but this time the corridor is a desert. Wow!

Built by: Joe Martin

Friend screenshot

Friend

DeskHog is a friend. These inspirational quotes prove it.

Built by: Danilo Campos

Awkwardness Avoider screenshot

Awkwardness Avoider

Hate smalltalk? These icebreakers will help.

Built by: Annika Schmid

Pomodoro Timer screenshot

Pomodoro Timer

Gives you time to ponder 20 tomatoes.

Built by: Annika Schmid

Insight Keeper-upper screenshot

Insight Keeper-upper

Grab graphs from PostHog and squint at them.

Built by: Danilo Campos

Make your own games

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 has a lot of fun building it. And we're selling it as 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

Oh, and there's an I²C expansion port, so...

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!

DeskHog Pro

Ready to get building?

Maybe it'll help if we make it look cuter

DeskHog marketing image

Now with100% more
nostalgia

DIY-friendly

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!