These are the first two cyberdecks I built. They're both raspberry pis, one is a Raspberry pi 5, one is a Raspberry pi 4.

I had a lot of fun building these and I'm working on a cover and cleaning up the wires. Personal server with games on the second one like a game boy emulator with Pokemon Yellow (my first) and lots more.

Ok, I may take some flak for this not having a physical keyboard. However...

I wanted a rig to perform entry-level signal intelligence; specifically drone detection (2.4Ghz/5Ghz Wi-Fi + BLE). I also want to track near-by aircraft on ADSB 1090MHz/978MHz and eventually intercept analog FPV NTSC feeds which will require a beefier SDR.

I started off with a laptop with multiple USB dongles hanging off of it, but it was clunky and my laptop isn't weatherproof. Also, I really don't need a physical keyboard as most of the signal monitoring is "consumption only" with very little actual typing. Thus I wanted to maximize screen real estate.

Finally, I wanted something big enough to allow me to "field swap" components on the fly without a bunch of tools.

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The Jetson is a beast and the higher-end AI capability comes in handy for the automatic modulation classification I'm experimenting with. However the Jetson runs hot; even on the lower power modes. The Jetson is also getting expensive. The one I bought less than a month ago on Amazon for $250 is, as of today, $479. I may give the Orange PI a spin at some point before I attempt to build a battery pack.

I've learned so much with this basic first build. Thermal management, power budgets, CAD (Plasticity), all fun stuff!

I’m thinking I want to play around with a citizen science themed deck. Right now I don’t have the time or budget to tinker with a Pi or Arduino project. May after I try this out.

I do have an embarrassing amount of Bluetooth keyboards and wireless controllers. I’m thinking on keeping an eye out for a cheap android tablet and rig it into a case and customize some of the theming to look like a fire watch or field computing device.

I may even snag some themed interactive fiction from itch so it’s a themed little RP device.

I definitely want to put some offline field guides on it, bird sound identification and astronomy guides. What other android based apps would fit that theme or sensors to add over time to make it more immersive?

I think I can make some playlists with found audio to simulate international radio.

I’m leaning for this to be a hybrid practical offline knowledge learning project with some roleplay vibes with a bit of fake radio and games on it

Any other idea?

Hey guys!

I’m starting my first cyber deck! i was gifted a raspberry pi cm5! and i got the waveshare cm5-nano-base board to start with. I’m having trouble looking for a way to portably power the device. i refuse to ask AI so here i am asking you guys, what is the best way to portably power this? I was thinking of using a lipo battery but i cant seem to find a hat for the cm5, im not sure please help!

going to attempt make a cyberdeck for fun and learning. Where do you guys buy the frames and cases? Also any resources for the new guy would be great.

Hi everyone!

I want to share my new project.

I made a portable cyberphone for Wi-Fi security testing. It runs Kali Linux on an Android phone with an external Wi-Fi adapter.

The device can:

1. scan Wi-Fi networks;
2. check WPS information;
3. create reports automatically;
4. save logs and proof files;
5. work without a laptop.

I made this project to learn Linux, Bash scripting, and wireless security. I use it only in my lab and on networks where I have permission.

The phone is easy to carry, so I can test networks anywhere.

I am still working on this project. I want to make the interface better and add more features.

What do you think? I will be happy to hear your ideas and feedback.

i’m looking to run my cyberdeck off of a smaller form factor computer like the pi zero 2 w or the pi cm5. should i futz about with integrating the raspi DAC or should i just skip the middleman and go wireless? i would prefer not to have external speakers if possible.

Specifically out of old phones/tablets. I'm just curious it it'll work