Meet Pixiboo
Your coding companion
A playful, programmable device that makes learning to code creative and hands-on for every kid.
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What is Pixiboo?
Creative coding for ages 8–16
Pixiboo is an interactive, programmable device that combines a colourful LED screen, three buttons, a motion sensor, a buzzer, and a built-in battery in one compact design.
Beginners can start with a block-based editor, then move on to Python when they're ready. Pixiboo will also come with ready-made lesson packages for teachers and is backed by a Discord community.
How it works
From first line to real device in three steps
Step 1
Write code
Use the block-based editor or write Python, whatever fits your level.
Step 2
Test in the emulator
See your LEDs, buttons, and sensors come alive on screen before touching hardware.
Step 3
Upload to Pixiboo
One click sends your program to the device, then watch it run for real.
Why choose Pixiboo
Start with blocks, grow into Python.
Blocks to Python
Start in a friendly block-based editor, then graduate to real Python on the same device.
Hardware that reacts
Pixiboo has a colourful LED screen (a 7×7 RGB LED matrix), three buttons, a motion sensor, a buzzer, and a built-in battery. You can even connect extra hardware through expansion pins.
Ready for classroom and self-study
Pixiboo will come with ready-made lesson packages for teachers, self-study packages for students, and is backed by a Discord community.
Meet the Creator
Hi, I'm Tessa.
I'm an engineer, developer, teacher, and maker passionate about helping young people learn technology through hands-on projects.
Pixiboo was born from years of teaching kids to code and gathering their feedback.
I won the "Prille Klimmer" Ondernemersaward 2026 van Broeikas in Aalst with Pixiboo. HLN wrote about the awards evening.
Pixiboo is a laureate of Prototyping the Future 2025 by the Stichting voor Toekomstige Generaties. It has been featured in Broeikas and mentioned in Trends Datanews.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pixiboo?
Pixiboo is a programmable device designed to make coding fun, creative, and approachable for children aged 8–16 and anyone curious about technology. Shaped like a friendly ghost, it features a colourful LED screen (a 7×7 RGB LED matrix), 3 buttons, 2 eye LEDs, a buzzer, a motion sensor, and a built-in rechargeable battery. You program it right in your browser, using either drag-and-drop blocks or Python.
Aren't there already similar devices out there?
There are! But most of them are designed as technical tools, a circuit board that looks like… a circuit board. Pixiboo is different on purpose: a friendly ghost with a colourful LED screen, a built-in rechargeable battery, a buzzer for sound, and a motion sensor. It's accessible enough to start with block coding, but powerful enough to grow with you into real Python projects. And you program it right in your browser.
Is any coding experience needed?
Not at all! Pixiboo's block editor lets you drag puzzle pieces together. No typing and no prior experience needed. Starter projects walk you through your first steps. Ready for more? Switch to Python whenever you feel like it.
How can Pixiboo be programmed?
Through the browser editor, without having to download or install anything. You can choose between block-based coding (drag-and-drop) and text-based coding (MicroPython), and switch between the two at any time. A built-in emulator lets you test your code without a physical device. Prefer a desktop IDE? Pixiboo also works with offline tools like Thonny.
Can my child learn how to code independently?
Yes! We're building out guided lesson materials and self-study projects step by step. The exercises are designed to be worked through independently, and hints are available when you get stuck.
Am I too old for Pixiboo?
Not at all! Pixiboo has a child-friendly surface with serious technology underneath. It runs on an ESP32-S3 and is programmed in MicroPython, a fully capable Python variant. It also has expansion pins for connecting external components, so advanced projects including IoT and home automation are absolutely possible.
When can I buy a Pixiboo?
Prototyping is currently ongoing. We expect to open pre-orders at the end of 2026. Follow our socials or join the waitlist to be the first to know!
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