Akira Console

Big milestone for AkiraConsole — we're officially on Crowd Supply.

The pre-launch page is live and you can subscribe to get notified the moment the campaign goes live: 👉 https://www.crowdsupply.com/pen-engineering/akiraconsole

Where we are in development:

The hardware design is centered around the ESP32-S3 with dual-core Xtensa LX7, external PSRAM, and a multi-band RF front-end using the CC1121 (Sub-GHz FSK/OOK) and LoRa for longer-range links. The form factor is deliberately compact — field use was the design constraint from day one.

On the software side, AkiraOS v1.4.9 "Glitch" is running on the platform. Key features:

• WAMR-based WASM sandbox — run untrusted app modules without reflashing
• Capability Guard — fine-grained permission model per module
• OTA update engine — push firmware and WASM apps independently
• AkiraMesh — our sub-GHz mesh networking layer for multi-node deployments

What's next for the build log:

Over the coming weeks I'll be posting detailed updates on:

• RF front-end design decisions (why CC1121 over SX1276)
• AkiraOS WASM app lifecycle on a resource-constrained MCU
• PCB layout challenges for mixed RF + digital
• Enclosure design in Shapr3D (printed in Carbon Fiber PLA)

If you're into embedded systems, RF, or open-source hardware — subscribe on Crowd Supply and follow along here. Feedback from this community has always pushed the project forward.

Questions welcome in the comments 👇