I Made a Million Dollar Product from My Dorm Room

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A college student created the nice!nano, a wireless microcontroller board, in their dorm room, which has since powered tens of thousands of keyboards and inspired many.

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The product's success is a testament to the potential of DIY projects and innovation.

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Hacker News Front PageI made a million dollar product from my dorm room (2025)5/29/2026, 3:31:39 PM

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