crcibernetica

Name

crcibernetica

Legal name

CRCibernética S.A.

Website

https://crcibernetica.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San José

HQ country

Costa Rica

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: The primary revenue stream is the sale of open-source hardware products including microcontrollers, sensors, 3D printers, CNC machines, laser equipment, and electronic components. Products are sold at fixed prices with no subscription component. The company offers own-brand products (IdeaSense, IdeaBoard, plant watering kits) alongside reselling authorized distributor products from major brands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CRCibernética is an authorized distributor of open-source hardware operating an e-commerce store in Costa Rica. It sells 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, microcontroller boards, sensors, electronics components, and STEM kits — both as a reseller for major brands (Arduino, Adafruit, Sparkfun, PRUSA, GWEIKE, SUNLU, Bambu Lab) and through its own private-label products (IdeaBoard, IdeaSense expansion board, Plant Watering Kit, and associated IdeaScratch/IdeaCode programming environments). The company offers real-time inventory, multiple payment options, nationwide delivery via EMS Costa Rica, and same/next-day local pickup in San José.

Product overview

CRCibernética is an authorized distributor of open-source hardware based in Costa Rica, operating as an e-commerce platform that serves inventors, educators, and hobbyists. Their product portfolio is organized into 26 distinct categories spanning 3D printing equipment (Bambu Lab printers, Prusa printers, ELEGOO resin printers, AMS material systems), laser cutting systems (Aeon MIRA cutters, RECI laser tubes), CNC machinery, and a comprehensive range of electronic components including Arduino official boards, Raspberry Pi single-board computers, ESP32/ESP-C3/ESP-S3 development boards, FPGA development platforms, Micro:bit boards, and shields/daughter boards. The store also carries specialized sensors, displays, motors, batteries, RFID modules, robotics components, and soldering equipment. Their private-label products include the CRCibernetica IdeaSense educational expansion board, IdeaBoard development platform, and Plant Watering Kit. They are authorized distributors of Arduino, Adafruit, Sparkfun Electronics, PRUSA, GWEIKE, SUNLU, Keyestudio, and other brands. Inventory is updated in real-time showing exact product availability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IdeaSense: Educational expansion board for STEM education, embedded systems, robotics, and IoT projects with integrated LED matrix, sensors, and accelerometer.
• IdeaBoard

Products and services

• AMS 2 Pro Bambu Lab Automated Material System for multi-color and multi-material 3D printing with built-in drying, RFID identification, and support for up to 24 colors via serial connection.
• AMS lite Bambu Lab automated material system for multi-color 3D printing with RFID filament identification, automatic filament backup, and improved spool compatibility.
• CRCibernetica IdeaSense Own-brand educational expansion board featuring a 5x5 LED matrix, three programmable push buttons, ambient light sensor, temperature/humidity sensor, and 6-axis IMU with motion detection; designed for STEM, embedded systems, robotics, and IoT projects with Scratch-based and CircuitPython programming support.
• CRCibernetica IdeaBoard Own-brand development board platform supporting the IdeaSense expansion board, programmable via IdeaScratch (Scratch-based) and IdeaCode (CircuitPython IDE).
• CRCibernetica Plant Watering Kit Own-brand automated plant watering system kit for IoT and automation projects.
• Bambu Lab P2S with AMS 2 Pro Bundle Bambu Lab P2S 3D printer bundled with AMS 2 Pro automated material system for multi-color printing.
• Bambu Lab A1 Bambu Lab desktop 3D printer for hobbyist and prosumer use.
• Bambu Lab A1 mini Compact version of the Bambu Lab A1 3D printer.
• Arduino UNO R4 WiFi Official Arduino microcontroller board with Wi-Fi connectivity based on the RA4M1 microcontroller.
• Official Arduino Starter Kit Spanish Official Arduino starter kit with Spanish-language documentation for learning electronics and programming.
• Official Arduino UNO REV 3 The official Arduino UNO board based on ATmega328P, the foundational microcontroller board of the Arduino ecosystem.
• Raspberry Pi 5 Essentials 4GB Raspberry Pi 5 single board computer with 4GB RAM, the latest generation of the popular Raspberry Pi platform.
• ESP32-C3 Development Board ESP32-C3 based development board with RISC-V core, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth LE connectivity.
• ESP32-S3 Development Board ESP32-S3 based development board with Xtensa dual-core processor, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth LE.
• Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W with wireless connectivity, based on RP2350 microcontroller with Arm Cortex-M33 and Hazard3 RISC-V cores.
• MIRA 5 Laser Cutter Aeon MIRA 5 desktop laser cutter for cutting and engraving various materials.
• MIRA 7 Laser Cutter Aeon MIRA 7 laser cutter with larger work area for professional cutting and engraving applications.
• Laser Tube 150W RECI RECI 150W CO2 laser tube for laser cutting machines.
• Sumobot Shield Universidad CENFOTEC Sumobot competition robot shield developed in partnership with Universidad CENFOTEC for robotics education.
• Nexys A7 FPGA Trainer Board Digilent Nexys A7 FPGA trainer board recommended for ECE curriculum with various interfaces and peripherals.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ArduinocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Arduino products in Costa Rica. The company sells official Arduino boards including UNO R4 WiFi, MKR GSM 1400, and Arduino Starter Kits.
• AdafruitcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Adafruit products in Costa Rica. The store carries Adafruit's SparkFun and other consumer electronics products.
• Sparkfun ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Sparkfun Electronics products in Costa Rica. Featured brand with dedicated product page on the store.
• PRUSAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of PRUSA 3D printers and accessories in Costa Rica. The store carries Original Prusa Core ONE and MMU3 products.
• GWEIKEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of GWEIKE laser products in Costa Rica. The store features GWEIKE laser cutters including MIRA 5 and MIRA 7 models.
• SUNLUcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of SUNLU 3D printing products including filament dryers and filaments in Costa Rica.
• Bambu LabcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller of Bambu Lab 3D printing products including AMS 2 Pro, AMS lite, and Bambu Lab P2S and A1 printer lines. Featured brand with multiple product listings.
• TiloPaycoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing platform integrated into the e-commerce store for online credit/debit card transactions. All credit card transactions are processed through Tilopay.com with CRCibernetica never receiving card information.
• Correos de Costa Rica (EMS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive logistics partner for nationwide delivery services. EMS handles all shipping with tracking capability via their website and customer service line.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Adafruit Industries: US-based maker hardware retailer and open-source hardware manufacturer. While CRCibernética is an authorized Adafruit distributor, Adafruit is the canonical global source for the same target customers (makers, educators, hobbyists), making it the closest comparable category leader.
• SparkFun Electronics: US-based open-source hardware retailer with education-focused product lines. Another principal brand CRCibernética distributes; comparable in target market, catalog breadth (microcontrollers, sensors, kits), and STEM education positioning.
• Seeed Studio: China-based maker hardware manufacturer and retailer with broad catalog of microcontrollers, sensors, and IoT modules. Comparable because it serves the same maker/educator market with similar product breadth and own-brand modules.
• Digi-Key Electronics: Global electronics component distributor with massive catalog of microcontrollers, sensors, and development boards. Comparable as a broad-line electronics distributor serving engineers, makers, and educational buyers.
• Mouser Electronics: Global authorized distributor of semiconductors and electronic components with strong presence in maker and education markets. Comparable as a broad-line distributor carrying Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and similar brands.
• Arrow Electronics: Global electronics distributor serving design engineers and OEMs. Less focused on hobbyists but comparable as a multi-brand authorized distributor with same product categories (MCUs, boards, sensors) at greater scale.
• Newark / Element14: Global electronics distributor with strong Raspberry Pi and Arduino presence plus community/education programming. Comparable in catalog mix and maker/education focus, though operating at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Pololu Corporation: US-based manufacturer and retailer of robotics and electronics components (motors, sensors, microcontrollers). Comparable in target market (hobbyists, educators, robotics builders) and product overlap in motion control and embedded electronics.

Regional players

• Micro Center: US specialty retail chain with strong maker/PC-builder and electronics component assortment. Comparable in product mix (3D printers, microcontrollers, components) but operates in a different geography (US-only physical footprint) and does not compete head-to-head in Costa Rica.
• Botland: Poland-based online retailer specializing in Arduino, Raspberry Pi, robotics, and maker electronics. Comparable as a regional single-country e-commerce specialist serving maker/education buyers, mirroring CRCibernética's Costa Rica-focused model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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