Golden-age retro emulation — up to the PS2 & GameCube era
By Kawn Electro · Saudi independent hardware engineering lab
Join the waitlist"Zaman" means time in Arabic — and time is exactly what this hardware is designed to survive.
Why buy an entire new device every generation? Keep the high-quality screen, controller (Wing) and dock (Nest) you already own — and upgrade just the Core.
A dedicated device that respects your time instead of hijacking it. No feeds, no doomscrolling — a tailored OS boots straight into your games in seconds.
Zaman fully embraces open-source operating systems and emulation frontends. Tweak and tune your ultimate retro experience, free of corporate software restrictions.
Zaman is a hybrid console designed for longevity, repairability, and cost-effective upgrades — a swappable Core that slides between a handheld Wing and a desktop Nest.
Handheld: the Core powers the Wing — a 6″ 120 Hz OLED handheld.
The swappable brain — efficient processor, RAM, storage and wireless. Upgradable across generations.
The handheld body — high-refresh 6″ display, large battery, and hall-effect controls.
The desktop body — a docking station with full connectivity and advanced cooling that unlocks the processor's full performance.
// Specifications are preliminary and subject to change before launch.
Real prototyping, real progress — follow along as Zaman comes to life.
Kawn Electro is a solo engineering lab dedicated to modular, repairable, and long-lasting hardware. Every design decision prioritises longevity and interoperability — rejecting planned obsolescence in favour of devices that users can upgrade, repair, and reconfigure over time.
Based in Saudi Arabia, the lab is committed to open-ecosystem design principles. Whether developing consumer electronics or smart home devices, the goal remains the same: hardware that respects its owner's intelligence and investment.
A hardware engineer and tech enthusiast with a passion for modular, repair-friendly electronics. His work spans embedded systems, smart home gadgets, and industrial devices — always driven by the belief that great hardware should grow with its user, not be replaced.
With a hands-on approach to prototyping, Kadhem brings both professional experience and maker creativity to every project at Kawn Electro.
CPCD · Certified PCB Designer (PCEA)kadhem.alabdulmuhsin@kawnelectro.com
Based in Saudi Arabia
Be first in line — and tell us what your ultimate retro console looks like.