Pulse is a community-driven effort to build modular, open-source technology that can evolve over time without replacing everything. Every part of the ecosystem is designed to be repairable, hackable, and fully accessible to developers and users.
Instead of throwing away hardware when one part becomes outdated, Pulse aims to make components interchangeable and individually upgradeable — reducing e-waste while increasing longevity and personal ownership over hardware and software.
PulsePhone is our first flagship device — a modular open-source smartphone built around the NXP MCM-iMX93 SoM, paired with custom PCBs and a 3D-printed case. The system uses DF12 connectors to attach modules, allowing the phone to evolve over time.
Current module development includes: Main board (v2 prototype almost done), Power/USB module (prototype close to finished), Display module (early development), WiFi/BT module (planned), and Audio module (planned). Full Linux and Android-based OS support is a long-term goal.
EchelonOS is an emerging, Linux-based smartphone operating system designed to bring freedom, flexibility, and transparency to mobile computing. Built on the principles of open-source software, EchelonOS aims to give users complete control over their devices while maintaining a sleek, modern, and intuitive interface. Although still in development, it promises a secure, privacy-respecting alternative to mainstream mobile platforms, with the potential for deep customization, community-driven improvements, and compatibility with a growing ecosystem of apps and hardware. EchelonOS is more than an OS—it’s the foundation for a new wave of mobile innovation.
Pulse is completely open to contributors — whether you're into CAD, PCB design, firmware, Linux, documentation, or testing. Join the project and help shape hardware that doesn’t expire.