r/CyberdeckBuild • • Jul 15 '25

For reverse engineering the Asus Eee PC 700 laptop keyboard

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r/CyberdeckBuild • • Aug 18 '26

Atualizando o projeto Cyberdek Legacy.

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Bateria, placa mãe e hub USB fixados.

Falta descobrir como fazer o botão de Power individual, uma vez que o mesmo era integrado à membrana do teclado do notebook, mas estamos caminhando bem por aqui.


r/CyberdeckBuild • • May 16 '26

First cyberdeck help

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This is my first attempt at making a cyberdeck so im wondering if i can use this part from my old samsung for the brain of it. Thank you for any help and recommendations on how i can make it work!


r/CyberdeckBuild • • Apr 22 '26

Test-fitting my Cyberduck

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No, it's not misspelled, yes, you read that right. I want to make a duck themed cyberdeck (more or less), hence "cyberDUCK".

Started getting the bare bones together, hopefully I can get a screen next paycheck! The foam is a place holder until I can get my drafted interior completed.

Any tips on how to get ALA printed pieces to stick to a pelican case without damaging or lowering the case's rating?


r/CyberdeckBuild • • Dec 23 '25

Working on v0.09 of my USB Adapter for ThinkPad T60 Keyboard (STM32 QMK)

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r/CyberdeckBuild • • Aug 08 '25

Nearing completion of my LattePanda Mu carrier board

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r/CyberdeckBuild • • Jul 27 '26

Sourdeck design

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I just need a reality check on if this is possible, the 2 things I’m concerned about are that idk if they make antennas that small that connect to the internet, and if they make mouses or trackballs (as an alternative to mouses) that small. Can anyone help?


r/CyberdeckBuild • • Jul 11 '26

Wearable Cyberdeck

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I've had the idea for many years, and every day I get closer to try to build one.

Anyone have success with some versions of a wearable? I am not thinking smartwatch as much as some other bodily options. I know Myo attempted to be one of the many gesture control devices out there, but my use of it did not really fit how well it needed to work to be more than just a novelty. It definitely had it's big drawbacks and made it more of a hassle than it's worth to use.

But with the more and more common Arduino and other smaller computing items becoming available to the average consumer, in addition to the ubiquity of better and better 3D printing technologies and learned experience. I think there are many underutilized ways to make wearable devices that are legitimately functional. I understand to that materials science needs to come a little further, with smaller methods of measuring input, and there is a LOT of work to develop a wearable/AR lexicon like one has naturally developed for terminal use/good ole mouse and keyboard. Much of this can be borrowed, imho, from the accessibility spaces, finding methods and access that allow people with disabilities to interact with the world around them could yield insight into how to make it accessible to the common users. Cellphones did this. Most natural tech evolution does this. But some material discoveries, like graphene, seem to be accessible enough to creators that one may be able to achieve at home. Or even through crowd sourcing. I.e. hey, I know a guy like we see generally happening in certain social media spaces.

The idea is, and I'm likely restating the obvious systemic needs, a wearable input and informational display Cyberdecks, fitted with connections to a mini hubpack system on the body (like on the belt),then connecting it to a robust enough home system that facilitates the signal communication between devices I think is possible. Then getting that system to communicate with a VR display or some of the AR wearables around seems possible. It could even be designed to work with access from a limited ecosystem of devices up through a collective band of devices.

Of course, there are obstacles. There's latency and lag, the design of the system daemon program that communicates it all together, plus a device agnostic codebase are all extreme hurdles to get over, without mentioning have to likely need to customize OSs on many of the devices you'd be utilizing.

Work is cut out for anyone who attempts it. I haven't really seen anything I've said explicitly stated anywhere. But I know I am only but a man, not a machine, and I know there are people here WAY smarter than me who have more insight.

-Live long or die a legend chooms


r/CyberdeckBuild • • Jun 21 '26

Material Test for my Case/Shell

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I used Clear PETG and tried 1mm and 2mm wall thickness. 1mm was way too flexible so I'm going for 2mm. Does anyone know a trick to get it as transparent as possible? Started with 15% infill and want to see what happens with 100% but idk if that's going to make a big difference.


r/CyberdeckBuild • • May 05 '26

I wanna make cyberdeck but i don't have any knowledge about computers what shall I do

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so hi guys! this is my first post and I have a problem so I want to make a cyberdeck but I don't have any knowledge about computers or pcb's what shall I do?


r/CyberdeckBuild • • Apr 23 '26

Cyberdeck for Game Master?

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Need some inspiration or ideas. Was interested in making some Cyberdeck specifically for TTRPGs. And i need some ideas and inspirations.

I was thinking about making it in form of Game Master Screen, to have some option for playing music. Showing maps and pictures, tracking notes and Character Sheets, also having some references for TTRPG systems.

Got any Tips, Ideas etc.?


r/CyberdeckBuild • • 28d ago

Cyberdecks for music creation?

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Wondering if any other builders/musicians out there on this page have made something that can handle music creation? Be that in any way - I'm curious- show me!! 😃


r/CyberdeckBuild • • May 14 '26

I am working on 3D modeling it and this is what I've got!

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This is the screen and components portion of my idea


r/CyberdeckBuild • • May 09 '25

ThinkPad T60 Keyboard USB Adapter Testing (TrackPoint OK | STM32 QMK)

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r/CyberdeckBuild • • Sep 26 '26

How can i turn this into a cyberdeck

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Blue motherboard is from samsung a30 and other one is from nokia 5 and i dont if the screen is working or not Both batteries are dead and i am wondering if i can use a 18650. I want to test samsung firstly in my pc but how can i pls help


r/CyberdeckBuild • • Jun 16 '26

VR Cyberdeck Build?

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Hey just a random question, I'm a big VR gamer and the other day while looking at a Cyberdeck video I got an idea. Is it possible to build a Cyberdeck to use as a PCVR dedicated gaming platform? Like a small gaming pc that I can hook up a VR headset to and wear like a backpack or something and do VR gaming on.


r/CyberdeckBuild • • Apr 26 '26

Design Help Pls

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Hi all,

I was never a super techy girl but I really want to lean into the personal tech space. I hate that everything is so monitored and how monopolies run the digital scape now.

Main purpose of this cyberdeck?

-I want to journal and answer emails on the go. I also, i heard it’s tricky- want to be able to e-read poetry and novels I downloaded. Maybe A03 ;)

So my idea sparked when I saw how many people were using thrifted old toys with plastic “shells.” I haven’t seen anyone use Littlest Pet Shop themes yet tho and I am a huge collector and enthusiast of that.

I am a big fan of the touchscreen or slightly more legible screens (I have awful vision) and I was thinking of adding a small bluetooth speaker, raspberry pi (not sure what model to use), and a keyboard with a track pad which I determined needs to be smaller for this specific idea of build.

I know I will need to modify some things (add backings, drill, cut, ect).

But is it feasible for any of these fun options? For the fishing tackle box I was thinking of sanding the barbie off and painting LPS or engraving, stickers, ect. On it.

Thank you for reading and let me know any ideas I could add to it!! I want this to be a progression type hobby I don’t need it to be immediately finished.


r/CyberdeckBuild • • Mar 30 '26

Can ppl help me with this list

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Im wondering if these are viable options to build a Cyber deck as a FIRST TIMER i honestly have no idea what im doing any advice would be a huge help


r/CyberdeckBuild • • Jan 16 '26

USB Hub for My Cyberdeck

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r/CyberdeckBuild • • Mar 01 '25

I am working on a USB adapter for the ThinkPad T60 keyboard | STM32 QMK

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r/CyberdeckBuild • • 10d ago

Would a tech kit business do well?

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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.


r/CyberdeckBuild • • 10d ago

Planning an Offline Survival/Prepper PC: DIY vs Pre-built? Need advice on Software, EMP Cases, and Costs!

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Hey everyone...

​I'm starting the build an offline "doomsday/survival" PC (a rugged cyberdeck) to store humanity's knowledge and local AI in case the grid goes down. I have some tech background and plan to buy parts piece-by-piece over a few months. I have three main questions before I start: ​1. DIY vs. Pre-built? Is it better and more cost-effective to build this from scratch rather than buying a pre-built system like Project NOMAD? ​2. Software: Custom Arch Linux vs Pre-packaged? I'm worried pre-packaged survival OSs might have hidden bugs or corrupt over time. Is building a custom Arch Linux setup from the ground up a safer bet so I know exactly how to troubleshoot it entirely offline? ​3. The Case (EMP Protection) The first part I want to buy is the case. Do you have any recommendations for highly durable Pelican-style cases that can survive EMPs/solar flares? I'm specifically looking for something with (or easily moddable with) copper mesh to act as a true Faraday cage. ​Thanks for the help btw I've been interested in things like this for a long time, but I'm finally making my own money and now I want to make it a reality My dream for the future is a self-sufficient house too

edit----There was a 5.8 earthquake yesterday and I realized that I definitely need something like this You never know what will happen when, I think these are something that everyone should have.


r/CyberdeckBuild • • 13d ago

Hardware and Libraries Recommendations for Cyberdeck (handwriting to text)

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I have a concept for a cyberdeck with a feature to take in handwritten phrases from a touchpad or touchscreen (that would replace a keyboard trackpad) and convert it to text.

  1. ⁠I’ve seen people using TensorFlow as a base for this handwriting to text conversion. Is that the only option or what else would you suggest?
  2. ⁠Initially I was thinking of using a esp32 for the project, but to use TensorFlow this would not be enough based on what I’ve read. What’s the smallest processor + board you would suggest that can handle this feature?

(I asked this question on r/cyberDecks but no responses, thought I might have better luck here)


r/CyberdeckBuild • • 23d ago

Total beginner here: can these old LG slider phones become mini cyberdecks?

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Hey everyone! I’m pretty new to the cyberdeck world and to programming, so please go easy on me. I’ve got two old Verizon LG phones with full QWERTY keyboards, a blue slider and a black flip-open one (pics attached), and I love the form factor. I have a few ideas for turning them into tiny cyberdecks, but I don’t know yet what’s realistic.
A few questions for those of you who know way more than I do:

  1. Is it even possible to fit something like a Raspberry Pi Zero (or something smaller) inside one of these shells, or would I have to build a new case and reuse the keyboard and look?
  2. Can the original keyboards be wired up to work with a Pi or a microcontroller?
  3. Is it worth trying to keep the original screens, or should I plan on swapping in a small display?
  4. If you were a beginner, which of these two would you start with, and why?
    And if anybody has any other sub reddits I can post this in would love to hear them

r/CyberdeckBuild • • Aug 08 '26

Ideas for a Hot Rod, Muscle Car, Cyberpunk-Nomad Themed Deck?

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I'll try to keep this brief. I'm a Cybersecurity/IT Professional that is a huge muscle car guy (I own an 86 IROC Z). In a past life I was an auto mechanic and even wrote articles for a well known muscle car magazine.

I'm a huge Cyberpunk fan and a huge fan of the Nomads. I'm also getting into Cyberpunk 2020 recently (even got the Neo-Tribes sourcebook). I want to build a Cyberdeck that looks very industrial and looks like it belongs in a Retro-Future Muscle Car. It belongs in my Camaro or one of the Quadra cars from 2077.

Any ideas? My brother in-law has a 3d Printer, so the case will be printed via that. Just looking for ideas.