# OpenAI staff use GPT-6 Astra to prototype a Codex device in a week

> Original title: Two OpenAI team members worked with GPT-6 Astra to design a prototype device for talking to Codex in under a week, as a side project.

- Source: OpenAI
- Published: 2026-11-03T18:56:46.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/t1tqxudgwa8g2afcgkxu5pjc4
- Original: https://x.com/OpenAI/status/2117692477947641954

## Summary

Two OpenAI team members used GPT-6 Astra to design a prototype device for talking to Codex in under a week, as a side project. Astra designed the enclosure, circuit board, interface, and software, but manufacturing still required several rounds of review and iteration.

## Post

Two OpenAI team members worked with GPT-6 Astra to design a prototype device for talking to Codex in under a week, as a side project.

Astra designed the enclosure, circuit board, interface, and software. Getting it manufactured still required several rounds of review and iteration.

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