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Matchbox is a DIY STEM kit for beginners to assemble video game controllers from upcycled keyboards and various 3D-printed parts.

Problem:

• Many STEM toys are too expensive, making them inaccessible for beginners.

• We generate around 40 million tons of e-waste every year. A large percentage of which consists of obsolete keyboards.

Matchbox team sorting through piles and piles of keyboards. Team members (from left to right): Bryan, Rafi, Enoch, and Hei

Solution (?):

• Matchbox is an affordable DIY controller kit designed for beginners with parts sourced from obsolete keyboards.

• By assembling a controller from inexpensive upcycled parts, everyone gets to have a fun and accessible introduction to hardware engineering!

This project is still under development! Check out our devlogs for more fun details about what we're making now!

Picture of our latest PCB prototype v0.3.1 at our workshop.