Founders Manuel Quero and Luismi Collado launched the Kode Dot, a programmable pocket device funded by 16,000 Kickstarter backers. The hardware utilizes a dual-MCU architecture consisting of an ESP32-P4 for main processing and an ESP32-C5 for wireless connectivity.

The device features a 2.13-inch AMOLED touch panel with a 502x410 resolution driven by a CO5300 display driver and a CST820 touch controller. Memory specifications include 32 MB PSRAM and 32 MB flash. The onboard sensor suite comprises a 9-axis IMU using an LSM6DSV and LIS2MDL compass, an ST25R3916B NFC reader, 125 kHz RFID, and an infrared transceiver.

Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, and a USB-C port supporting JTAG, charging, and OTG. The hardware includes a 20-pin GPIO header providing 14 programmable pins with 5V and 3.3V rails. Audio is handled by an ES8311 codec and NS4150 B class-D amplifier. Power management is controlled via a BQ25896 PMIC and a CW2217 fuel gauge.