--- product_id: 46868241 title: "Kano Computer Kit – A Computer Anyone Can Make" brand: "kano" price: "£443.34" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 4 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/46868241-kano-computer-kit-a-computer-anyone-can-make store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 100+ Apps & Challenges DIY Computer Build Step-by-Step Guide Kano Computer Kit – A Computer Anyone Can Make **Brand:** kano **Price:** £443.34 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Build, Code, Create – Your Computer Awaits! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kano Computer Kit – A Computer Anyone Can Make by kano - **How much does it cost?** £443.34 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/46868241-kano-computer-kit-a-computer-anyone-can-make) ## Best For - kano enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kano brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **No Experience Needed:** Perfect for ages 6+, no technical knowledge required! - • **Unleash Your Creativity:** Build your own computer and create art, games, and music! - • **Award-Winning Experience:** Trusted by over 2000 schools and recognized with prestigious awards. - • **Join a Thriving Community:** Connect with 700,000+ creators and share your unique projects. - • **Learn to Code Effortlessly:** Dive into 100+ coding challenges designed for all skill levels. ## Overview The Kano Computer Kit empowers users to build their own computer from scratch, featuring a Raspberry Pi 3, a comprehensive step-by-step guide, and a plethora of coding challenges and apps. Ideal for ages 6 and up, this award-winning kit fosters creativity and coding skills without requiring prior technical knowledge. ## Description Kano Computer Kit – A Computer Anyone Can Make ## Features - Build your own computer. Comes with step-by-step book, Raspberry Pi 3, programmable LED lights, DIY case, power button, wireless keyboard with track pad, memory, HDMI and power cables, stickers, Kano unique operating system, 100+ coding challenges, and 100+ apps. - New - learn to code with 100's of creative challenges and stories , Voltage - 5 volts - Make art, games and music. Hack Minecraft to do something new. - Plugs into any HDMI screen. Browse the internet, watch YouTube, write stories, 100+ apps. - Endless play with the Kano community. Be inspired by 700, 000+ creations. Open any creation, K the code to make it your own..Trusted by over 2000 schools and code clubs. Winners of the family choice award, webby award, red dot award, cannes gold lions and more..For ages 6+. no technical knowledge required. Includes Lifetime care and 1 year Warranty. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Material Type | Paper | | Color | Multi | | Theme | Coding & STEM | | Item Weight | 1.3 Pounds | | Item Dimensions | 11 x 7.9 x 2.2 inches | | Size | Medium | | Battery Type | Lithium-polymer or lithium-ion battery | | Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) | | Operation Mode | Automatic | | Educational Objective | Coding, STEM | | Power Source | AC adapter | | Number of Players | 1 | ## Images ![Kano Computer Kit – A Computer Anyone Can Make - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71scO7tMjKL.jpg) ![Kano Computer Kit – A Computer Anyone Can Make - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ZSJHoMQBL.jpg) ![Kano Computer Kit – A Computer Anyone Can Make - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71z0s3ihgPL.jpg) ![Kano Computer Kit – A Computer Anyone Can Make - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81utbdOu6fL.jpg) ![Kano Computer Kit – A Computer Anyone Can Make - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Su1lB5+-L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: How realistic is this to be used by a 7 year old? she likes minecraft on the ipad. is this too advanced for them?** A: If they can read well they should be able to use it quite easily. Search on YouTube for JaysTwoCents Kano review. He let his daughter review the kit with him which was quite informative and convinced me to buy the kit for my children. I will introduce it first to my 11 year old as English is our second language but for a native speaking English child I think a 7 year old could master the concepts. Hope that helped. Enjoy. **Q: Does it support 220V?** A: I believe so.. you can plug it at any usb 5v adapter.. I even plugged mine on a battery pack, those that you commonly use to charge phones. **Q: does a mac work with it?** A: Most laptops and iMacs only support HDMI video output and the Computer Kit needs an HDMI video input. Because of this, using the Computer Kit with these devices is not supported. The Computer Kit works with almost any TV or Monitor with an HDMI in connection and a minimum resolution of 1024 x 768. - Team Kano **Q: How Big Is It?** A: It’s a small Device about the size of the original fireTV box ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You learn more by breaking it ... *by W***N on May 28, 2018* I got this for my seven year old's birthday. The kit was easy to put together and the booklet explains what the elements do. We hooked it up to an old HDMI TV, everything worked right away and looked great. Pretty soon he was learning the text commands with me nagging him to make notes as he goes - remember user name, password, commands etc. I really like that it starts by teaching text commands and builds on that. Just like the 'proper' computers we used back in that day.Then, we agreed to a firmware upgrade which took longer than expected ... almost done .... blackness. Oh no we lost power right at the critical moment. On power-up the Kano valiantly tried to recover but no luck, we had bricked it. I have to emphasize this is ENTIRELY MY FAULT since I had used a power outlet I knew was unreliable. Lesson 1, dad is an idiot.Kano gives great instructions on how to fix this, which involves downloading OS from internet and installing this in thememory card. This does need some extra hardware and technical chops, but easily done. Perhaps less so if you are not a geek, just find one. So Lesson 2, fault finding, leveraging resources and the joy of bringing your computer back from silicon heaven.Lesson 3, how to replace a faulty electrical socket without killing yourself or annoying your wife excessively.So from disaster comes the opportunity to pass along several important life skills. Pretty soon we were back to coding in scratch and reading the instructions only as far as absolutely necessary. Currently our cat is flying upside down which is hilarious but not what we had in mind.In case you hadn't guessed, my point is the best way to learn is to have problems to overcome. The great thing about this little kit is that is isn't a magic black box - it's a computer you can modify, break and repair. That's the only way to really understand what is going on. Toys are made to be broken. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to assemble and get up and running *by T***Y on December 30, 2019* This made an excellent Christmas present. My eleven year old and I had it put together and connected in less than 30 minutes. Configuration of the software and network settings was simple and intuitive. I suggest running a software update as soon as you have it connected, which took approximately an hour. My son is having a ball playing with Scratch and Minecraft with this, but it's more than a toy. The inclusion of office software and other tools makes this a fully functional computer with a lot of uses. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Was for a 10 yr old... Decent, but there were problems at first. *by R***Y on January 15, 2018* He LOVED IT (even though it IS just plugging an led into a chip). It asked his name. Cam'ron. "Hello Camron, I am your computer. X's & O's" THEN EVERYTHING WENT DARK. Nothing.I wrote the "support team" from the flyer in the box that says "STOP! DO NOT RETURN THIS TO STORE. CONTACT US" - I heard no response to the email, help center, or facebook messenger (only one response on a Facebook post where I was asked for a customer care number so they could look it up (i asked how I get a customer care number - or customer CARE in general, and have not heard back). It's almost funny how BAD the customer service was.Yeah, I'm mad at the company & the first unit sent.BUT Amazon replaced it despite the company saying to return directly to them. When the other one arrived, it functioned properly. It kept my 10 yr old's attention for a few hours. It DOES teach old-school programming. It IS slightly customizable. And it IS fun/friendly like a Tomogotchi or Furbi... but that's about it. After a few hours, it is repetitive... but my son is more of a Gamer than a Developer. That being said, if your kid IS really into code, you'll have better luck with an old computer from Goodwill & YouTube Tutorials. ## Frequently Bought Together - Kano Computer Kit – A Computer Anyone Can Make - Hermitshell Hard Travel Case for Kano Computer Kit (2018 Edition) (Orange) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/46868241-kano-computer-kit-a-computer-anyone-can-make](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/46868241-kano-computer-kit-a-computer-anyone-can-make) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*