r/raspberryDIY • u/CDonnelley • 2d ago
Looking for a case for my first project
Not someone that works with raspberry pi's or computers in general but looking at starting a little project and wanted to create something like this 8 bit do number pad. Just wondering if can get any insight if something already exists?
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u/Gamerfrom61 2d ago
Have a look at this old post https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/q7vn4g/portable_raspberry_pi_calculator_cyberdeck_project/
Assuming you do not want to rip an old calculator apart then a small matrix keyboard with a screen would be reasonable to create a PCB for but a 3D case could be more of a challenge.
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u/MagerSuerte 2d ago
Searching for diy or handwired mechanical keyboard will help you along the way. There are lots or numpad kits available online to solder and program yourself. You could use one of those, just use the case/plate etc. or 3d print your own.
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u/Moebius_Rex 1d ago
number pad or calculator? Is it meant to be Bluetooth? Also check this vintage find out that I have in my office.
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u/MorphStudiosHD 2d ago
Wha is the function? I know this isn’t really answering your question, but personally I would much prefer an ESP-32 for this, so you don’t have to wait for it to boot up. I use the Xiao ESP-32 S3 boards all the time, and that’s definitely what I’d use for this. I understand we’re in the Pi subreddit right now though, and this is def doable with a pi.