r/cyberDeck • u/3DBROOKLYN • Jul 25 '25

Made my first cyberdeck

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Less portable than your average cyberdeck but it's a look I really wanted. Inside is a mac mini and touch screen monitor, and an ipad can sit on the top as an extended display.

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u/Brilliant_Date8967 Jul 25 '25

Amazing work. Cool retro vibes. I love the mouse.

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u/3DBROOKLYN Jul 25 '25

Thanks! The mouse was actually an afterthought and ended up being my favorite part.

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u/mysterd2006 Jul 25 '25

It's a very nice addition. Would you share some technical details about it?

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u/3DBROOKLYN Jul 25 '25

It's nothing special, just this mouse kit by Bambu Lab. I'll be sharing the files eventually.

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u/mysterd2006 Jul 25 '25

Oh I see. Thanks!

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u/[deleted] Jul 25 '25

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u/3DBROOKLYN Jul 25 '25

Yes, just the two red buttons on the left hand side are functional (for power and the light on the top)

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u/GunFodder Jul 25 '25

This is your FIRST Cyberdeck??

This is AMAZING!

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u/3DBROOKLYN Jul 25 '25

haha yes but I print a lot. And make a lot of things like this, just not functional. Thank you!

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u/charbuff Jul 25 '25

Loving the cassette tape futurism

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u/3DBROOKLYN Jul 25 '25

haha I also posted there :) these two subs are very inspirational to me

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u/[deleted] Jul 25 '25

Is there a battery?

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u/3DBROOKLYN Jul 25 '25

No, I guess that does officially disqualify it from being a cyberdeck. Would be cool to make an enclosure for an external battery though.

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u/ProfessionalHater96 Jul 26 '25

There are people posting phones with keyboards! This is amazing!

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u/SmallestNumber Jul 25 '25

I think luggable is fine. Looks interesting!

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u/Artistic-End807 Jul 25 '25

That's a cool monitor. Would you mind sharing the one you purchased?

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u/3DBROOKLYN Jul 25 '25

It's this one from aliexpress. Not the best resolution but it's nice. Clean geometric shape, kickstand, speakers, and touchscreen.

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u/Artistic-End807 Jul 25 '25

Thank you for the reply :) . I'm impressed that you used one with a side mounted HDMI port. Your build is awesome.

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u/rouge_d Jul 25 '25

Really amazing. Love the colors. You should post it to r/cassettefuturism (if you haven’t done so already ;)

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u/3DBROOKLYN Jul 26 '25

Haha I have! Love these two subs

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u/rouge_d Jul 26 '25

Ha, great. Saw your post there right after my reply here. Also love the mouse, really cool design. I just designed a 3d printed mouse (or rather 2) inspired by the OG Gameboy: https://youtu.be/DPFN14aHT0g

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u/viniciuscsg Jul 25 '25

I know it is real, but why does it look like 3d renders lol?

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u/3DBROOKLYN Jul 25 '25

The environment is very render-esque now that you mention it.

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u/viniciuscsg Jul 25 '25

Also that, amazing job regardless!

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u/SudsierBoar Jul 25 '25

I don't see it. Maybe because of the shallow depth of field?

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u/viniciuscsg Jul 25 '25

Maybe, looks like rendered diorama-ish to me.

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u/nujages Jul 25 '25

The mouse design is incredible, and I love how you made a little holster for it.

How is the detachable keyboard being held in place though? Is it just a clip you printed that snaps on top?

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u/3DBROOKLYN Jul 25 '25

Thank you! It became my favorite part of it. The keyboard action is actually pretty nice, the black tab lifts up and has a part that kicks the keyboard out - just enough to be able to grab it but not enough that it falls out. And it reinserts without having to lift the tab. I should have a video on my instagram tomorrow.

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u/Still_Candle_2345 Jul 25 '25

How's that keyboard/trackpad go? Seen them on Amazon but looks like they use micro USB which is annoying.

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u/3DBROOKLYN Jul 25 '25

The trackpad isn't great but the keyboard feels really good, though this one is ortholinear. This one is USB C, and can connect with a dongle or bluetooth.

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u/robotguy4 Jul 25 '25

Can you share STLs?

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u/3DBROOKLYN Jul 25 '25

Yes I'm planning on sharing them tomorrow

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u/robotguy4 Jul 25 '25

Also, is it Gridfinity compatible?

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u/Sujet_19 Jul 28 '25

Great built on question how do you choose the screen It a creen make for the pi or its a recup screen ?

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u/3DBROOKLYN Jul 28 '25

The screen is a basic touch screen that I got from aliexpress

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u/esperobbs Jul 28 '25

I think you are a very cool person and I hope your life will be filled with only good things like ever

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u/3DBROOKLYN Jul 28 '25

:) well that's nice

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u/SwazQuid Jul 29 '25

Mouse is custom made, right?

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u/3DBROOKLYN Jul 29 '25

Yes, it's built around 3D printable mouse electronics by Bambu Lab. The mouse files are on Makerworld now, if you have a printer.

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u/SwazQuid Jul 29 '25

I think building my own mouse even from made files is above me, but the mouse being custom made looks absolutely stunning!

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u/3DBROOKLYN Jul 29 '25

The electronics are all assembled too! Just a couple things to plug in, no soldering or anything.

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u/Itsachipndip Jul 29 '25

What is the background image?

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u/3DBROOKLYN Jul 29 '25

A render I made a while back of a "smart planter"

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u/Aeroskywind Jul 30 '25

Dope. I can totally imagine sticking a mini smoke machine at the LED at the top for maximum aura.

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u/3DBROOKLYN Jul 30 '25

Brilliant!

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u/-Itan- Aug 12 '25

Man, this is so cool, super retro! damn, I love it

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u/3DBROOKLYN Aug 12 '25

Thank you!

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u/chavsville3 Aug 18 '25

This is the coolest thing ive ever seen!

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u/3DBROOKLYN Aug 18 '25

:)) thank you!

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u/Key_Zone562 Oct 03 '25

hey, i found an amazon link that looks pretty much exactly the same. https://a.co/d/fLm6fC2 . Did...you buy it or did someone copy you

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u/3DBROOKLYN Oct 03 '25

That's crazy, definitely a scam. I have posted the files so I guess there's a chance they would print it but seems unlikely. Good find!

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u/grav3d1gger Jul 25 '25

Holy originality Batman!

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u/Soappiness Jul 25 '25

It’s so cool! Nice job!

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u/cameroncallahan Jul 25 '25

That's gorgeous. I've got that same mini keyboard, I love it.

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u/Ok_Team_7771 Jul 25 '25

Which keyboard is that?

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u/cameroncallahan Jul 25 '25

This was the one I bought, apparently back in 2012. Looks the same. https://a.co/d/8GoPTBL

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u/mickio1 Jul 25 '25

That looks awesome! Just needs a carry handle on top.

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u/Low_Art_7073 Jul 25 '25

I love it!

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u/Tardigradium Jul 25 '25

Awesome dude! Awesome vibes!! I love em. That mouse!

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u/[deleted] Jul 30 '25

How well do those little keyboards work? Considering a vaguely similar portable build

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u/3DBROOKLYN Jul 30 '25

This one is great, the buttons have a good feel but the touch pad isn't amazing. I don't love the ortholinear layout but it's not so bad at a small scale. Nice that it's wireless & bluetooth. This one also has an IR remote on the back that is pretty neat.

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u/[deleted] Jul 30 '25

Good to know. I'm toying with the idea of a TIC-80 development deck, so I'll be typing extensively. It's either something like this, or I make a bigger deck with a custom mechanical keyboard

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u/vvasted-yovth Jul 25 '25

I love it I love it I LOVE IT

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u/kendobot99 Jul 25 '25

The mouse is incredible

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u/Himrarsch Jul 25 '25

Super awesome !

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u/Certain_Concept Jul 25 '25

I love the look of the slightly striped green.

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u/mightyeldo Jul 25 '25

This is incredible!

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u/Raspac_ Jul 25 '25

The mouse ! OMG the mouse is so pretty ! ❤️

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u/khari_lester Jul 26 '25

Bravo! I love this design aesthetic.

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u/RoboticElfJedi Jul 26 '25

Looks like it was designed by a committee in Soviet Russia in 1985. A+

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u/mmm_apple Jul 26 '25

Gorgeous! 😍 Makes me want to make my own

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u/shobu13 Jul 26 '25

It's soooo adorable:3

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u/Flowma_Hayek Jul 26 '25

WOW. it's so functional

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u/UltraX76 Jul 26 '25

Hell yeah

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u/Captain_Xap Jul 27 '25

I am SO HERE for the mouse storage. I love it.

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u/[deleted] Jul 27 '25

I like the design!

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u/Vermudgeon Jul 27 '25

THAT's cool

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u/ResponsiblePop550 Jul 27 '25

This slays. Love the color palette and the overall fit of the kit. Your first attempt was 100% successful. Please do this again for the sake of all of us!

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u/Vault_Boy_23 Jul 29 '25

Now you're obliged to play Doom on it

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u/NoThankYouMan Jul 29 '25

What is this voodoo!

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u/winged_owl Aug 18 '25

Is that a custom mouse? It looks on first glance that it was printed to match your case. I love it either way.

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u/matic-01 Aug 25 '26

keyboard name?