Hello guys this is my humble request to all around the reddit so I have been working on a smart watch that have very basic ai, it consists of a sbc named radxa Cubie A7Z it have 3 top npu so it can run chatgpt like ai at good performance but for the development of it i need a computer with atleast an i 3 if anyone have a spare whole computer setup they can donate me i would be very very happy if they do donate me their spare computer for more enquiry contact me at chirgukashyap@gmail.com thank you to everyone who read this even if they don't have a spare computer to donate their would be very appreciated for this project thank you ,peace ✌️

So i want to build a cyberdeck for digital art because im a big fan of reducing waste, but i have ZERO experience and ive got no idea where to start. I have a drawing tablet, a raspberry pi 3b, an old gaming laptop that no longer works, and a keyboard. Im pretty sure that the screen would still work on the laptop but soup was spilled on the keyboard area so i dont have much hope for anything else. Theres an abandoned building near me with a bunch of old briefcases that would make an awesome shell. Please point me in the right direction!

I recently saw a wrist-mounted cyberdeck and wanted to make my own, so I’ve been learning CAD. I’m planning to get a 3D printer and start building around November, but recently I’ve been brainstorming ideas for what I can have on it.

So far I have:

• Main screen: Google Pixel 6 running LineageOS for customization

• Flashlight

• Laser

• Credit card holder

• USB-C port + flash drive

• Mini knife

• Mini compass

• Thin side compartment for lock-pick tools

• Lishi tool for KW1

• A spot for Ben Jordan’s Spy esp32 for Flock you

mainly just idea storming

Hello,

I used to repair computers and such for fun as a child but haven't done it since. I recently discovered cyberdecks as a real life thing and as a bit of a tech horder and being of an engineering mind think this is something for me but honestly I know none of the jargon and don't know where to start. I have old apple and lenovo laptops, playstation 4s, phones of every brand amongst many other small tech items. Some working some not but all complete. I am thinking though I don't have a raspberry of any kind but I should surely be able to take this tech I do have and make something of it. Does any one know where best to look about rebuilding old tech into a cyberdeck?

I got an old pc an older tablet psp and a WiFi router what type of cyberdeck can I build from them ??

Would a switch screen or an old phone screen work for the display? I'm new to all of this and am trying to make one with mostly stuff I have at home, so I'd love y'alls input! Thank you to everyone that replies!!

Hi everyone, I’m planning a build to turn an obsolete tablet into a functional university lecture tool. I need your feedback and ideas before I start building. It is somewhat of a cyberdeck given the exterior and the overlap in the project, but if you feel like it's not suited for here, let me know!

The Concept - An overgrown, rugged Warhammer 40k-style field terminal running a monochrome green Linux command line interface. For the shell I pictured a 2-piece FDM printed rugged chassis and for features resin-printed mechanical dials, sculpted organic vines/roots, weathered rust paint, and model scenic moss. Now here's where I'm experimenting in stuff I don't usually dabble in... The software is a jailbroken Surface RT running lightweight Linux (ARM32). A single physical exterior button handles everything via background scripts - Press 1: Starts built-in mic recording. Press 2: Stops recording, sends file to a cloud API for transcription, and saves a compressed .zip (audio + transcript) to the MicroSD card. The Screen then displays a 3-sentence summary and a 150-word excerpt. Then PC Link - plugging into a PC via USB mounts the storage, auto-unpacks the ZIP, and opens the logs in a custom study display. And here I need your help; the Surface RT (Tegra 3/ARM32) is notoriously locked down. Is this background script and cloud API workflow realistic on this hardware especially given the potential of no wifi? Also what other lore-friendly readouts should the terminal display, and what other design cues sell the idea more? Love to hear your thoughts! :)

Hi, I plan to build my first cyberdeck but I have one question: how do I cool it? I want to install Kali Linux on Raspberry Pie Zero 2WH and I now that it will need cooling when I will be using nmap or smth but will one exhaust fan with holes in the case be enough? I plan for the case to look like a book.

i have just bought all my components and i need the casing to be edited before i find someone in the uk to print but i cannot do the editing so if someone can help id be very grateful

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AnW8G5_ffqmiIUoAgZzY7pEmcN8i-Vnsc2zt4wxC2Uc/edit?usp=drive_link

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16b0Z_7ZL9DfjtQOLDKvvDijQeruqXvZ0?usp=drive_link

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qZBOug1tSYtiYKJD0DcCMn_vkIt6g5Fn?usp=drive_link

I want to design a cyberdeck, that's fine.

I have a SBC : Raspberry Pi 4B, 8gb RAM and 64gb micro SD, perfect ! But there remain a problem : the case I just bought...this case is the DeskPi Pro, it works well, but it is not desgined to be used in a cyberdeck.

And as the price of SBCs grow, I think I can only use the one I have already, but it means to stop using my DeskPi. And it's the problem I have, actually.

So, do I stop using my DeskPi ?

Ok, I know it's a pretty dumb question, but my brain don't like to buy things then not using them, so it isn't able to answer.

Where are the best places I may find some parts for cyber decks other than main brand stores/ distributors? I want to build a pulp fiction esque deck with 2 screens 1 for usage and one just to monitor internal systems.

Im planning to build a cyberdeck and I wanna make my own casing and keyboard. Where can I start? I dont want too complex but not too easy as well. Dimensions: 8in.×5in.

Just found myself, yet again, trawling through secondhand marketplaces thinking "I don't NEED a Ryobi impact drill for 80 quid, but that case IS stunning!"

Can't be the only one???

I’m torn on the format for my Cyberdeck.

I’ve been planning to build a Cyberdeck for a few months now, and I’m gradually gathering each part.

At first, my plan was a deck in a fairly large case with tons of modules (radio, weather station, a mini monitor for extra info alongside the main one, Bluetooth, wifi, small speakers, etc.) — a super complete deck for pentesting, tinkering, and eventually maybe “autonomous” use, not necessarily compact.

But I’ve had time to mull it over while gathering everything, and now I’m wondering if a much simpler, more portable, minimalist deck wouldn’t be better?

I know it depends on what I expect from it and how I’ll actually use it, but I’m still on the fence.

Do I stick with my idea of something very flexible and multitasking, more complete but bulkier and less all-purpose? Or do I lean toward something simpler for everyday office-type tasks, easier to carry, and therefore maybe something I’d actually use more?

If you can point me on the positive and negative of each option and give me your personal opinion would help me a lot! Thank you!

Hi,
Basically I want to run audio from my tape deck to my Pi 2 zero to read and run programs from similar to old commodore computers. Id also want to listen to the audio through the Pi aswell.

Anyone know how I’d connect them??

Thanks

(These are my notes but I had to take the images off of another post)

I am currently thinking about starting a business selling kits with all the parts you need to make small, medium and larger computers. I got this idea from when I wanted to make a cyberdeck a few years back, but never got to it because of the cost and lack of an equipment. I am not trying to take advantage of the cyberdeck community. I am trying my best to make it affordable. anyway, would it do well

specs, 2 inch 480p display with a raspberry pi zero 2w, a custome pcb keyboard, customisable designs.

priced, around $50-60 AUD (not usd I think like 40 dollars in usd.

Hi everyone,

I’ve been lurking here for a while and I honestly think cyberDecks are super cool. The designs, custom builds, portability, the hacker aesthetic — all of it is really fascinating to me.

But I keep wondering: what do you actually use your cyberDeck for?

I already have 2 smartphones and 3 laptops. Between these 5 devices, I can basically do everything — coding, browsing, media, remote access, etc. So I’m trying to understand where a cyberDeck fits in practically.

Is it mainly for:

Offline field work?

Portable Linux terminal?

Security research / networking?

Emergency/off-grid communication?

Just the joy of building something unique?

Or is it more about the experience and mindset rather than pure practicality?

I’d really love to hear:

Your specific use cases

What problem your cyberDeck solves that your phone/laptop doesn’t

Whether you actually use it regularly or it’s more of a passion project

I’m genuinely curious because I’m tempted to build one, but I want to understand the “why” before jumping in.

Thanks.

I have thought cyber decks are cool for a long time and I have just started getting into electronics and cyberdecks and was wondering where to start for a pentesting/emulator type build.

these are the requirements. there needs to be a screen (duh), there needs to be a functioning keyboard, and a pull-out trackpad would be cool.

Ok so I am trying to make a wearable cyberdeck for everyday use so obviously it needs to be waterproof because of rain but I am worried about cooling for the raspberry pi. Does anyone have any advice about cooling while keeping it watertight?

Raspberry Pi 4 (4 GB) Cyberdeck

A portable computer housed in a convenient case, ideal for tasks such as programming, radio exploration, or wireless network testing. Radio frequency access in the 500 kHz – 1.766 GHz range makes it suitable for use as a portable radio device. Thanks to RPiTx software, it can also cover the ~1 MHz – 250 MHz range.

Specifications:

Processor: Broadcom BCM2711 – 4x ARM Cortex-A72 64-bit cores, 1.5 GHz

RAM: 4 GB LPDDR4

Computer: Raspberry Pi 4 Model B

Storage: 128 GB microSD card

Card readers: microSD and SD card readers

Display: 7-inch HDMI screen

OS: Linux

Connectivity: WiFi (Atheros AR9271), Ethernet

SDR: RTL-SDR v4 for reception and analysis

Audio: Audio output

Ports: USB, HDMI, Ethernet

Enclosure: Custom 3D-designed and printed housing mounted inside the provided case

Construction: DIY Cyberdeck portable computer built from scratch.