DIY handheld computer upcycles an old Android phone, off-the-shelf parts - Yanko Design
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The article discusses innovative DIY projects aimed at creating cyberdeck devices, highlighting a design that repurposes an unused smartphone. Unlike traditional projects using Raspberry Pi, this design employs a Xiaomi Redmi 2 smartphone, which boasts more power and built-in components like a display and battery. Integrated into a 3D-printed enclosure that houses a Bluetooth keyboard and additional ports through a USB hub, the project exemplifies how modern smartphones can breathe new life into DIY cyberdeck concepts, encouraging future designs and applications.
Some smartphones these days are more powerful than a Raspberry Pi. They come with integrated displays, built-in batteries, cellular modems, and other convenient components.
This homemade cyberdeck uses a Xiaomi Redmi 2 smartphone and some common parts like a Bluetooth thumb keyboard and a USB hub.
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