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Kite DIY Modular Smartphone

Kite breaks up the smartphone into pieces, creating a set of building blocks that you can use to create any device that needs the features of a smartphone: high performance in a battery powered mobile form factor, augmented by complete connectivity and great multimedia features.  

Kite empowers anyone to build a smartphone with nothing more than a 3D printer and a screwdriver.  Kite’s architecture allows anyone to build the devices of their dreams by changing the casing, antennas, batteries, and adding custom electronics.  

If you are a DIY enthusiast, Kite gives you the never-before opportunity to put together your own Smartphone. For the Maker in you, Kite and your “maker” expertise easily helps you build bespoke phones using off-the-shelf components.  And for the wizards of custom ROMs, Android, 3D Printing, the Raspberry Pi and related worlds, Kite is your open smartphone platform for innovation!

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