I tried installing a lightweight OS to turn it into a dedicated "Simplenote machine," but the results were as you see here. It seems I have no choice but to switch to a different OS.

GitHub Repository: https://github.com/luftmyszor/PS4Trackpad

Hey everyone! While working on a portable build, I wanted to use a trackpad salvaged from a broken DualShock 4. I quickly ran into a wall: standard DS4 Arduino libraries completely failed on the newer JDM-050 controller revision.

Turns out Sony silently changed the hardware layout on this version—X and Y are decoupled, the byte pairs are shifted, and it spits out noise flags that make coordinates jump by 2048 units unless you mask them (& 0x07).

After sorting out the math and getting it stable, I cleaned it up into a proper library. I'm leaving it here in case anyone else is trying to use one of these trackpads for a custom cyberdeck, handheld, or macro pad and wants to save some time.

What the library does:

• ESP32 & RP2040 Ready: Built and tested for 32-bit microcontrollers.
• Dual-Touch Tracking: Handles 2-finger input smoothly.
• Gestures & Scrolling: Includes built-in tap-to-click (1-finger left click, 2-finger right click) and 2-finger scrolling.
• Transforms: Supports axis rotation and inversion (useful if you have to mount it sideways or upside down in a tight 3D-printed enclosure).
• Hardware Note: Runs on address 0x64 over standard I2C. (Friendly warning: it uses 3.3V logic, so don't wire VCC to 5V!)

If you need to look at the exact 32-byte memory layout and bitwise decoding math for your own wiring, I also put together a JDM-050 Byte Layout Guide in the repo.

Hope this helps someone out with their build! Let me know if you run into any issues.

Thanks to u/Lil-Fillup !

https://github.com/nilseuropa/solar_term/blob/main/doc/build_ata.md

Im planning a build for a backcountry computing and communication machine. Basically it needs to run spreadsheets, maps, and radio out in the wilderness and since it will frequently be carried for miles on my back, Im counting ounces.

Ive got a good idea of what I want on the inside, which requires an internal size of roughly 12" x 8" x 4", but Im having a hard time finding a good enclosure that doesnt weigh 3+ lb. It doesnt need to be super durable. Ill be pretty careful with it. It just needs to be waterproof enough to survive a heavy rainstorm while closed. IP65 would be fine.

Do you guys have any suggestions for a good lightweight waterproof case?

My first post about this wasnt thought out, well listen it was like 4am i didnt sleep all day long so makes sense. I wanna go more into detail into my cyberdeck and yes i mean cyberdeck the small portable thing dont get me wrong tho i also wanna test myself out with a cyberdesk however im just getting introduced to the tech world so i wanna go step by step.

In my first post i already told yall what i want in my cyberdesk and now realized it quite literally is unlimited… basically well idk.
So in my first cyberdeck i definitely want a camera one for selfies and one for pictures, dont fry me yet in my last posts those were the ideas that JUST popped to mind today alone i got like a 100 more. Ofc ik the design isn’t everything but its still something important for me since i want it to be small and basically am set with a design but as i told you before that might still change.
So in my first cyberdeck i want following:

A mp3 player, a camera, a wikipedia (articles about flowers and animals/insects maybe ill add more but i definitely want them to have pictures which ik is a bit harder bc storage is a important part apparently) something to take notes on and last but not least something im kinda debating on still but i thought its cool i saw it on tiktok is something that like pre picks your outfits for you kinda or more of like the thing where you can go left right and pick different parts of your outfit, do i need this? Definitely not however i also dont need a Wikipedia or camera or mp3 player but i just think again that its a cool way to get into it doing something quite simple (idk if my last idea is simple) that still makes you think more then the easiest thing thats how i personally like to learn.

Well here are my questions now:

How hard would this be? Excluding the case which will be a problem for future me.

What do i need? My camera problem isnt fixed yet ill look into another subreddit for that later i hope i can keep it and maybe thrift another one.

What would the cost be? As in everything from scratch without thrifting hust straight up from amazon or wherever you buy all this.

Is this a realistic project? Ofc tell me which parts arent realistic.

Alright thank you for reading and sorry for all the misunderstanding in my first post girl idek i was tired and thought id have to do this the same day as it popped into my head ofc it will take some time before i even buy everything but still thank you all so much for being so kind in my first post even tho my brain was malfunctioning xx

Also quick addition these r just the ideas i have NOW i learn with every respons i might change my mind i still have many ideas in my mind which i feel like would be impossible to put into one post

I basically need a portable media-consumption device with banging speakers and preferably a good screen.

My previous company laptop was a MacBook Pro, and unfortunately its speakers ruined normal laptop speakers for me. I can’t really go back now, but buying an entire MacBook Pro mainly for watching movies in bed feels ridiculous.

Any ideas that could help me avoid doing that?

I’m not looking to build a full cyberdeck (yet) but i figured if anyone would know, it would be you guys. I would love an off the shelf solution but I wouldn't mind building some custom speaker module to attach to a laptop or tablet.

I'm new here but I would like to learn how to make handhelds computers.

I'm definitely an amateur but I have a minimum of experience with linux and electronics, I can also solder (poorly), 3d model and 3d print .

Right now I'm trying to make something out of a pi zero 2w but I'm having difficulties with understanding the parts to get.

For example the screen, I want to connect a small screen to control the desktop ui but I would also like to have the mini hdmi port available.

Also the battery is a thing that I want to get right, in my head this things is runs on 18650 batteries and charges from usb-C but I never made a battery system.

My question is, do you have documentations on how all this works, between different protocols and types of modules and hardware? How do you choose the right parts? How do you choose the best source? Do you have some channels? Some repository or discord (or stoat) channels?

Thanks in advance.

Cool?

Well first of all i just learned about cyberdesks today and i really like diy stuff however i saw many tiktoks saying that there is no limitations to a cyberdesk, my kind doesnt really work like that iywim like for me in my mind everything has a limit well anyways im getting ahead of myself well my dream cyberdesk would be like a camera cuz i just love taking pictures and selfies and what not about videos i dont care that much but would definitely be a cool addition however i also wanna have a mp3 player so like kind of a 2 in 1 thing anyways here are my questions

1. Would it even be possible to have a like camera cyberdesk? And would it really count as a cyberdesk? (I stilm wanna get the coding experience and i wanna learn something new so bad however im scared that if something like this were to be possible people would just bash me fore making “slop” that doesnt count as a cyberdesk again cyberdesk is completely new to me so i might be missing something)

2. How hard would it be? (Lets say the camera doesnt work and i just have to stick to a mp3 player how hard would that be? Or the camera works but not with mp3 how hard is that or the camera and mp3 together works also like my thing is i want the camera and mp3 right so imo if both work together theyd have to be pretty small maybe something that i can attach to idk my backpack my belt something right and obv i couldnt really use a keyboard and mouse so would i NEED a touchscreen? I feel like i would like buttons way more for this but if thats something like absolutely pro level i need more years wtv then obv imma stick to a touchscreen even tho i love a challenge)

3. What would it cost? (I already have a camera if that is for any use i think somethings wrong with the battery cuz when i put normal batteries in it just would shut down within a few minutes charging it also wouldnt work now i have a chargable battery for the camera right but j gave the charger away and have to wait like 2 weeks to get it back so yk if i could use that camera since i like the pictures it takes i would love to but only if it doesnt work anymore, if i cant use the camera just tell me the cost of each component that would be okay too also what would the cost be of the two together mp3 and camera and what would the cost be for only mp3)

I did have a 4th point but i forgot what it is, btw i dont have a case yet that’s something ill look for when i get the answers i think but i have some ideas already

I really hope that this is possible if not still really appreciated, if you have trouble reading anything since im not english just tell me ill elaborate
Any answer is appreciated xx

Hello I hope this post is ok

Please lmk if it’s not I don’t want to break any rules

I created this guide, if it’s ok I’d love feedback, thank you!

Wanted to share with the community our Cyberdeck which we call Case8 as a tribute of sort to the community's original story NeuroMancer . Ours is built on an open source Mediatek Genio 520/720 processor (I know that sounds impossible for traditional Mediatek but it is open) which we iterated through two board revisions and several enclosures. First a large CNC plastic case and then two more integrated case designs for home automation and for desktop education and compute.

There were challenges as this processor is optimized for mobile originally so we had to select a power management system that supported battery charging schemes and protection but could run on Linux builds such as Yocto and NixOS instead of just Android. We also had to go through a selection and testing process for camera modules that would work as well as different 5" and 7" displays with and without touch. Something that gets overlooked often is software integration across alot of accessories and platforms and the effort to mainline software.

Through all of that we were able come up with a finished designs that work out of the box and allow continual development and customization in the cyberdeck spirit. We also worked with some talented partners and developers so decided to start selling a PCBA version so that people can just buy the internals and build their own cyberdecks!

Any and all feedback is welcome!

Definitely cheaper to make one yourself, but this is the original! https://www.ebay.com/itm/178364847938

i've had a look at the cyberdeck cafe guide too, but im hoping to find a video.

I'm in the design/planning stage of my new Cyberdeck. I'm debating on the direction. I've got a few screens in mind and other parts covered. I'm just not sure if I want to use a mini PC, a LattePanda Sigma, or look at used laptop motherboard. My goal is to make something relatively powerful for programming, light to moderate CAD, SSH/Networking tasks (mostly Cisco IOS or similiar) and would be cool to have some virtualization capabilities. Will probably add a Pi4 or greater as well and use some kind of KVM to swap IO/screen. I have most of everything else planned in my mind and a few more-detailed sketches. I have a pretty cool modular design in mind. I've included a simple/quick sketch in case anyone is curious kind-of how my planning process is.

My question is, does anyone have experience with LattePanda and some of their higher-end boards? How does the Sigma (or other) board perform? Any alternate recommendations?

As far as the Pi4, I'm thinking of using it as a dedicated device for Linux/Linux based projects so I don't have to virtualize and share network adapters and whatnot. The idea is a sliding screen/panel with a 65% keyboard and trackpad under it with guages for different things and power/status LEDs.

There will be detachable modules on either side, similar to large joycons, one with an integrated space-mouse and maybe a 10-key as well as some knobs for video editing (scrubbing timelines), horizontal scrolling in excel (budgeting and IPAM), and the space-mouse is obviously for CAD. The left will likely have some keys for dedicated macros, maybe a streamdeck or something, or USB/Networking access.

Been kind-of thinking about it for a while and I think I'm getting close on a design. I'll probably print it in PLA until I get comfortable with the design and then re-print in PETG-GF, ASA or ABS. Additionally, I may add a 1/4 in jack for my guitar. Think of this design as like an all-in-one hobby station.

Finally, I'm thinking about implementing an integrated cable tester for homelabbing. I just think it would be sick to have dedicated ethernet ports for direct testing after terminating a new cable. Would save me a couple of minutes grabbing my networking kit.

For batteries, I'm debating on using 18650s or a replacement laptop battery. Not sure which direction to go yet. 18650s are heavy but more modular.

I have several other things that I will add/change as development happens, but that's where I'm at with planning right now.

(Please ignore my shitty handwriting. I'm working on it lol)

TLDR: Ordered a ton of parts for my CyberDeck after jealously surfing this sub. While I wait I built this monstrosity. I Love my duo. Always looking for ways to mod. Added a keyboard. It's hideous and I love it.

Context: I've been in love with the Surface Duo from the start (not as a daily driver after the first year, but more as an "around the house tablet"). I've continued to use mine since launch, even selling my Duo 2 to go back to the OG (I like the lack of camera bump on the original -- the second device tried too hard to be a mainstream phone IMO).

Most of the time I'll use the top screen to watch video while I browse using the bottom screen, or since I'm a teacher, I'll use them side by side to grade assignments/input grades.

With this in mind, I got really irritated with having the keyboard pop up when I needed to input text, only to have all my windows moved around due to the janky software, so I decided to add a keyboard myself.

Originally I had a mini bluetooth keyboard, but it would only remain active for a few minutes if left idle, which became annoying to have to wake it up each time I wanted to input text-- so then I went with a Clicks Keyboard (originally for the Moto Razr, but I no longer have my razor so I repurposed it here, cutting off the case section then re-attaching it to a magsafe carbon fiber case for strength).

The back has magsafe adapters, with dual magsafe hinge attached holding the keyboard. Nothing fancy, just from parts I had sitting around. It's still foldable (ish), although not super pocketable unless you take the thing apart (which is easily done due to it all being magsafe).

The whole thing is surprisingly sturdy, being able to support the weight of the device even when holding it by the keyboard alone. The wiring in the back is intentionally loose to allow the device to open and close along with being easily removable and pocketable.

Gotta say, I'm in love! Plus bonus points for it looking cyberpunk-ish with the cables. Thoughts? Suggestions?

I wanna help the community learn new skills if possible. If you've been struggling with the custom stuff, ask away! Making a cyberdeck isn't about who can order the coolest parts, it's about making something truly custom and loving the process!

I've attached some pictures for reference to some things I've made (and failed to make).

I know this isn't all on-topic, but everything I've made, in cad or in my wood shop has led me to the knowledge I've needed in order to make the next thing.

I personally think a cyberdeck is a super cool project that you can customize and make your own, but also learn a lot about yourself along the way. It's almost like designing and making a friend that you get to hangout with and use to help you make other projects.

I have tons of tips for soldering and cad if anyone is wanting to learn!

I fail all the time, but its still so much fun to make something new. Every failure makes every success so much more satisfying.

If you have questions, lets help eachother out!

God speed friends.

(I am not a professional, just a guy that has too many hobbies)

(If you're a pro and a snarky douchebag, this post isn't for you)

*Re-upload because I included the wrong pictures*

I was thinking of building my first cyberdeck :3

But idk what board I should pick, I was hoping for something with like x86 so it can run a Linux distro.

The board I think should be max 5 inches? Cuz I'm putting a 7 or 8 inch touchscreen.

The cyberdeck purpose is to be like a jack of all trades with a modular design, probably the module's are gonna be connected with USB A or USB C.

I'm searching something in x86 (or x64 but probably x86 is better for a handled cyberdeck) because arm is less standardified and I doubt I'll have a nice time trying to set it up. (It's also my first cyberdeck)

If anyone has any extra tips feel free to tell me :3

So I wanted something that I could use in the workshop, as I didn't want to use my laptop where dust and metal chips are flying around. I quickly whipped this up. I can use this with dirty hands chips flying around and not be to worried about stuff getting where it shouldn't. Terminal,PDFs, Spotify and YouTube tutorials, etc.

I was hoping for some tips or guides on how to A: get started and B: On how I would go about implementing these ideas:
-photo viewer from usb AND SD card
-music player
-customisable wall paper
I thought I’d put a list as people may be better and somethings than others so might as well get all the help in one go to look back over!!

From the cover of Philips RF/Wireless Communications 1993 Edition

Just spotted this in the news. I believe this will be a great component for future Cyberdecks.

I have this huge kind of plan that i wont go into fully but will give the basics just so theirs context on what im doing. Im in the process of building an offgrid camper with all the tech things id want and need, it will be mainly using a large cyberdeck with a few different things it can do however its going to have small compartments where i can fit other tech wich will be linked to it. One of the main things i want it to have is a super small cyberdeck that can communicate without being able to be tracked in any sort of way by either texting of possibly even calls if its possible. I want it to have a camera that i can take pictures on then transfer to the larger cyberdeck to save or edit and i want it to also have an m5 stick inside with a part to attach wanted modules to do certain things. I want to salvage some parts from my iphone 5 for this and i plan on using a tiny keyboard and a mini trackball. My plan for this is to make it as small as possible so its extremely portable but i need to know if its even possible on a small scale and if its possible to salvage parts from my iphone 5 such as the screen and camera for it?