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Overview

Cyber Fidget ships as a high-quality kit — no soldering required, just screws. This section helps you go from unboxing to running your first app.

What you'll need

  • USB-C cable (data-capable, not charge-only)
  • Computer with a USB port (Windows, macOS, or Linux)
  • Small Phillips screwdriver (for assembly)
  • microSD card (FAT32 formatted, optional but recommended)
  • Internet connection (for downloading firmware and tools)

Steps

1. Assemble your device

Follow the Assembly Guide to put your Cyber Fidget together. Every screw and part is accessible — the enclosure is designed to be opened, explored, and modified.

2. Flash firmware

Connect via USB-C and flash the firmware using your preferred toolchain. See First Flash for step-by-step instructions.

Recommended toolchain

VS Code + PlatformIO (via pioarduino) gives the best experience — automatic dependency management, built-in serial monitor, and one-click upload.

3. Explore apps

The firmware ships with 28+ built-in apps: games, screensavers, tools, and code examples. Use the buttons to navigate the on-device menu. See the Apps page for the full catalog.

4. Build your own

Write or generate apps using the App Builder in your browser. Test in the emulator first, then flash to hardware.

Development options

Toolchain Notes
VS Code + PlatformIO Recommended. Uses pioarduino (community-maintained ESP32 platform)
pioarduino IDE Standalone PlatformIO-compatible IDE
Arduino IDE Works, but requires manual library management
CircuitPython Hardware support designed-in but currently untested

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