Shipped by Hardware Veterans
With over three decades of combined experience in PCB design, embedded systems, and business scaling, the team engineered bpad entirely in-house. From fine-pitch surface-mount trace routing to the custom C++ kernel, the platform is fully staged for global manufacturing.
Chris
Founder with over 22+ years of expertise in PCB design, 3D CAD, and Product Development. He built the first 20 bpads by hand.
Jacob
A seasoned expert with 30+ years spanning software, electronics, business, and creative domains, brings rare technical depth.
Kobe
A seasoned supply chain leader with 19+ years of expertise in manufacturing and shipping electronic products to the US.
Fuel the First 2,500 Units
We are raising $250,000 for 10% equity (via SAFE Note) to execute our initial manufacturing run, lock in hard tooling, and finalize FCC/CE certifications.
The hardware is built and the OS is stable. Join us in putting the bpad into the hands of a new generation.
Engineering
Ecosystem, Compliance
& Content
Budget: $75,000 (30%)
Finalizing the bpad Store
web platform and FCC/CE
certification fees.
Marketing
Go-to-Market, Igniting the
"Digital Detox" Movement
Budget: $75,000 (30%)
Influencer seeding and
high-fidelity video asset
production.
Manufacturing
Turning Prototypes
into Inventory
Budget: $100,000 (40%)
Hard tooling of NAK80
steel molds and strategic
component buying.
Fuel the First 2,500 Units
We are raising $250,000 for 10% equity (via SAFE Note) to execute our initial manufacturing run, lock in hard tooling, and finalize FCC/CE certifications.
The hardware is built and the OS is stable. Join us in putting the bpad into the hands of a new generation.
The Market Opportunity
The Premium Fidget: Tapping into the billion-dollar desk toy market with an interactive, buttonless, "Pro" evolution of the fidget spinner and handheld gaming consoles.
The Roblox Effect: Empowering players to become creators, establishing a self-sustaining content engine and peer-to-peer beta testing.
The Retro Platform: A Steam-like economy where creators publish games, generating recurring revenue far beyond the initial hardware sale.
The Hardware Utility Hub: Capturing the massive everyday DIY (EDC) and hardware-hacker market, similar to the runaway success of devices like the Flipper Zero or PlayDate. Because bpad is modular, it serves as a pocket-sized Swiss Army knife for makers. Users can plug in custom expansion modules to add RF communication, environmental tracking (MEMS, BME sensors), or motor drivers. This allows bpad to instantly transform into a touchscreen brain for a robot, a custom remote control, or a portable diagnostic interface. The list goes on.
The Game Library
Retro Feel, Modern Tech:
Designed for short bursts for 20 seconds to 2 minutes. Perfect for waiting in line or riding the bus.
• Gyro Racer: Tilt-to-steer racing (Mario Kart meets Marble Madness).
• 360 Invaders: Physical rotation defense shooter.
• Mole Bash: Fast-twitch reaction game using the touchscreen.
• D&D Dice Roller: Shake to roll utility app for tabletop gamers.
Phase 1 (Done):
Working prototype, stable
beta tested by kids.
Phase 2 (Current):
Design for Manufacturing
& injection molding prep.
The Road Ahead
Garage to Global
Phase 3 (Next 3 Mo):
User Acquisition, FCC/CE
certs, and 2,500 unit batch.
Phase 4 (Next 6 Mo):
Retail distribution rollout
& Developer Edition.
Connect with the Founder
Chris Freetage
909-331-9134
chrisfreetage7@gmail.com
Projection
The Reality
Kids now average over 7+ hours of daily screen time, drowning in algorithmic feeds that demand attention but offer zero engagement.
Parents are forced to use phones as pacifiers, killing creativity and motor skills. Traditional fidgets are boring with no replay value, and standard consoles are too bulky and pricey to discreetly carry everywhere.
The Solution
Tactile Engagement Without the Algorithm
The Ultimate Digital Active Fidget Console
Immersive Audio
High-fidelity sound
Open Hardware
ESP32-S31 1.8" touchscreen
Infinite Mods
USB-C expandable modules
Lua Scripting
Brings their ideas to life
Community Store
Share & Discovery
STEM Tool
Designed for learning
360 Immersive Experience
A magic window to virtual worlds. bpad uses physical motion tracking to let users discover full 360° environments simply by turning their bodies and aiming the screen.
$35 Landed Cost
Final unit cost,
ready to ship in a box
56%+ Gross Margin
Based on $80-$120
target retail price
NAK80 Tooling
Locked for first 2,500 unit
manufacturing run
Motion-First Play
Twist, Jump, & Shake to WIN.
Deep Haptics
3D feedback you feel
Direct Access
Lots of internal storage
The Developer Ecosystem
bpad runs games written in Lua directly from internal storage. Our web platform allows users to write their own code in a text editor, drag-and-drop it onto the device, and share it, building a self-sustaining loop.