Creoqode

Creoqode is a British technology company that designs and sells do-it-yourself (DIY) electronics kits and educational hardware aimed at hobbyists, students, and makers. Founded in London in 2016 by Kerem Bayraktaroglu, the company emerged from the growing maker movement and the popularity of single-board computers such as the Raspberry Pi and Arduino. Creoqode's products typically combine a programmable board with a specific form factor — a handheld console, a retro-style computer, or a robotics platform — and are sold as kits that users assemble and code themselves. The company's breakout product was the 2048, a handheld game console kit inspired by the classic 2048 puzzle game. The 2048 shipped as a build-it-yourself kit with a custom circuit board, a screen, buttons, and a rechargeable battery, and it could be programmed using the Arduino IDE. Creoqode followed up with the Nova, a single-board computer designed for retro gaming and media applications, and the Lyra, a portable single-board computer with a focus on portability and expandability. These products positioned Creoqode in the same space as other maker-focused hardware brands, but with a stronger emphasis on finished, consumer-friendly form factors rather than bare development boards. Creoqode sells primarily through its own website and through online marketplaces, with distribution focused on the United Kingdom and Europe but reaching international customers through e-commerce. The company has used crowdfunding and direct-to-consumer marketing to launch products, and it maintains an online community of users who share projects and code. As a small, privately held company, Creoqode does not disclose detailed financial information, and its ownership remains independent. In the broader context of the maker and STEM education markets, Creoqode competes with established platforms such as Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and micro:bit, as well as with other kit makers. Its differentiation lies in the design of its hardware — compact, attractive devices that appeal to users who want a finished product rather than a bare board — and in the educational value of assembling and programming the devices. The company continues to operate as a niche player in the DIY electronics and educational hardware sector.

Creoqode was founded in London in 2016 by Kerem Bayraktaroglu, an entrepreneur with an interest in electronics and the maker movement. The company set out to create DIY hardware kits that were more approachable and better designed than typical bare development boards, targeting hobbyists, students, and educators who wanted to build and program their own devices. The company's first major product was the 2048, a handheld game console kit inspired by the 2048 puzzle game. The 2048 was launched via a crowdfunding campaign and received attention for its polished design and the fact that it shipped as a complete kit with a custom PCB, display, buttons, and battery. Users assembled the console and could program it using the Arduino IDE, making it both a fun gadget and a learning platform. Building on the 2048, Creoqode developed the Nova, a single-board computer designed for retro gaming and media center applications. The Nova was positioned as a more powerful and flexible platform, with support for various operating systems and expansion options. The company also introduced the Lyra, a portable single-board computer aimed at users who wanted a compact, battery-powered device for on-the-go computing and gaming. Creoqode has operated as a small, independent company, selling its products primarily through its own website and online retail channels. It has used direct-to-consumer marketing and community engagement to build a following among makers and retro gaming enthusiasts. The company's products have been featured in technology and maker media, and it maintains an online presence with documentation, tutorials, and project ideas for its users. As of the 2020s, Creoqode continues to operate in the DIY electronics and educational hardware niche, competing with larger platforms such as Raspberry Pi and Arduino while differentiating through design and user experience. The company remains privately held and does not publicly disclose detailed financial or ownership information.

• 2018

  Release of the Creoqode Lyra portable single-board computer.

• 2017

  Introduction of the Creoqode Nova single-board computer.

• 2016

  Creoqode founded in London by Kerem Bayraktaroglu.

• 2016

  Launch of the Creoqode 2048 handheld game console kit via crowdfunding.

Maker-focused DIY electronics and educational hardware with consumer-friendly, finished form factors.

• Creoqode 2048

  A DIY handheld game console kit inspired by the 2048 puzzle game, programmable with the Arduino IDE.

• Creoqode Nova

  A single-board computer designed for retro gaming and media applications.

• Creoqode Lyra

  A portable single-board computer focused on portability and expandability.

1. 1Wikidata entry for Creoqodewikidata.org
2. 2Creoqode official websitecreoqode.com