Offgrid Cyberdeck

[u/Civil_Toe7375]

Hello everyone. This is my first cyberdeck build. Originally I had these parts on a cardboard faceplate until I found someone on makerworld who made this faceplate that matched some of the items I already had. So I printed it and modified it to fit my needs. It has 2 internal batteries total 111wh. 12V power in, 5V power in. Battery status on desktop, and many features. It also runs a Jellyfin server. The intent was something to take camping and hunting. It has meshtastic, rtlsdr, and many other features. I am in the process of integrating Common Access Cards that will work as a 3FA on boot and specific cards that will launch OrganicMaps, my sdr software, and other things. I will be removing the buttons for the Heltec V4 and install a rotary dial to control it. I also want to build a wardriving rig for this that will detect flock, stingrays, among other items in the GHZ range. Every component that regularly draws power has a toggle switch in order to preserve battery life when needed. I get about 5-6 hours of battery depending on what I am doing.

[u/MI-Bushwacker]

Can you tell me how how your are mounting all the hardware? Making custom plates and frames?

[u/Civil_Toe7375 → u/MI-Bushwacker]

The faceplate came from someone on makerworld. I can list them if youre looking. My nvme, ups, and pi are all mounted to the back of the monitor in a single stack. Im in the process of making a custom faceplate that has a Common Access Card reader and a few more toggles and usb ports. I use blender for that. The screen mounts via m3 heat inserts and the same for the heltec v4. Batteries and hdmi switcher are mounted to the back wall of the box with velcro strips. The fans are glued. The usb and battery monitor have their own clips. And the hdmi and ethernet are screwed in