What can I build with Modo?

Modo can design a wide variety of electronic devices. Here are the main categories:

Controllers & Input Devices

• Custom mechanical keyboards
• Macro pads and Stream Deck alternatives
• MIDI controllers for music production
• Flight sim button boxes
• Volume mixers and knobs
• Accessibility input devices

Desk Devices & Monitors

• Smart clocks with weather displays
• Pomodoro timers with LED rings
• Air quality monitors (CO2, PM2.5)
• Word clocks
• On Air / Recording lights
• Stock tickers and info displays

Sensors & Smart Home

• Water leak detectors
• Temperature and humidity monitors
• Motion sensors with alerts
• Mailbox delivery notifications
• Soil moisture monitors for plants
• Freezer temperature alarms

Audio & Visual

• LED matrix displays
• Audio spectrum analyzers
• Infinity mirrors
• Ambilight clones for TVs
• VU meters and visualizers

Portable Devices

• Thermal cameras
• GPS bike computers
• Environmental loggers
• Handheld measurement tools

Cases & Enclosures

• Raspberry Pi cases
• Arduino project boxes
• Custom equipment housings

Best Results:

Modo works best for projects that:

• Use standard electronic components
• Fit in 3D-printable enclosures
• Run on microcontrollers (ESP32, RP2040, Arduino)
• Have well-defined functionality

Limitations:

Currently not ideal for:

• High-power devices (motors, heating elements)
• RF/wireless design (antennas)
• Precision analog circuits
• Medical devices