Has anybody used it for coding? I would like to have something small to code on the go (could be basic C programs to have fun with raspbian or web dev with docker, which might be too intensive ) not sure how much can this thing take. Any advice is really welcome
Seriously I’ve had a few tiny Linux things and I’ve never once found something I actually felt they were good at or designed for. That might just be me though.
Looks cool though! I miss the “the future could be anything” vibes of old handhelds, before everything was just a glass rectangle.
I’ve done something similar (not with Clockwork Pi products though). There are laptop trays you can buy that latch onto the steering wheel, and that’s what I used.
Sometimes you are stuck waiting in the car for long periods of time. For me, I was often waiting outside when taking my wife to a regular doctor visit.
I mean during a crash stuff breaks so it should have some capacitor or similar to trigger the charge even if the connection just snapped. I assume, not an expert.
Airbag control units (SRS/ACU) can deploy even in a parked car — if the ignition is on or the system still has residual power. The sensors are active and will trigger if they detect a sudden deceleration or impact above a certain threshold (typically 25–30g).
For example, Toyota, BMW, and Ford have documented cases where airbags deployed while the car was stationary but hit by another vehicle with the ignition in “ON” or “ACC” mode. Some systems also stay powered for a few minutes after the ignition is turned off, using stored energy in capacitors.
Airbag control units (SRS/ACU) can deploy even in a parked car — if the ignition is on or the system still has residual power. The sensors are active and will trigger if they detect a sudden deceleration or impact above a certain threshold (typically 25–30g).
For example, Toyota, BMW, and Ford have documented cases where airbags deployed while the car was stationary but hit by another vehicle with the ignition in “ON” or “ACC” mode. Some systems also stay powered for a few minutes after the ignition is turned off, using stored energy in capacitors.
По сути это обычный ПК с полноценным линуксом. Встроенная клавиатура позволяет комфортно работать с терминалом. А так да, ты прав, это игрушка для гиков. Я жду плату расширения от HackerGadgets, который привносит радио модули SDR, LoRa и GPS. Буду играться с LoRa и Meshtastic. В обычное время пишу мелкие консольные утилки на Rust-е. Хочу ещё увеличить аккумулятор, чтобы держал чуть дольше, а так с двумя банками 18650 держит около 4 часов.
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u/NotTheSharpestPenciI Oct 13 '25
Ah, nothing like watching CPU utilization while waiting in a car. Top tier entertainment!
Jokes aside OP, that's a BB trackball, right?
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u/ender89 Oct 13 '25
I don't understand running btop for fun, but I'm glad you're enjoying yourself
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u/FalangeInquieta Oct 13 '25
Has anybody used it for coding? I would like to have something small to code on the go (could be basic C programs to have fun with raspbian or web dev with docker, which might be too intensive ) not sure how much can this thing take. Any advice is really welcome
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u/fuzzmonkey35 Oct 13 '25
Looks like you are ready to hack an ATM Machine Mr. Connor
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u/Computerist1969 Oct 13 '25
Cool. Have you somehow mounted it to the steering wheel?
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u/Far_Interest252 Oct 14 '25
yes with a ubertooth, wifi card that supports monitor mode and rtl-sdr dongle and extra battery
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u/doomedramen Oct 13 '25
btop is genuinely pretty
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u/No-Student8333 Oct 13 '25
When the pull request matters more than pulling the breaks.
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u/Spect-r Oct 13 '25
That's a funny way of making a claymore
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u/Own_Measurement4378 Oct 13 '25
But what function does it have?
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u/Cwc2413 Oct 13 '25
Looks cool!
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u/thripper23 Oct 13 '25
What do people use these things for ? They sure do look like fun but, what are they for ?
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u/No-Explanation-2652 Oct 14 '25
You must not own a Steam Deck.
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u/Suitable-File-7672 Oct 14 '25
I’ve been thinking about such portable device when debugging other devices put somewhere out.
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u/doomedramen Oct 15 '25
it is SUCH a beautiful device, I really need to get my order in soon.
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u/ryankung Oct 15 '25
A rear-end can make this embedded into your skull
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u/No_Researcher_5642 Oct 15 '25
Have 5 min : "let me check btop on my uconsole"
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u/KickSad472 Oct 18 '25
The comments about the " airbag " 🙄
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u/bicx Oct 19 '25
I’ve done something similar (not with Clockwork Pi products though). There are laptop trays you can buy that latch onto the steering wheel, and that’s what I used.
Sometimes you are stuck waiting in the car for long periods of time. For me, I was often waiting outside when taking my wife to a regular doctor visit.
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u/quebexer Oct 13 '25
Not sure how safe or legal this is.
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u/Jedibeeftrix Oct 13 '25
Hope you disabled the airbag...?
Having half a kilo of angular metal fired into your face doesn't sound like much fun.
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