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YouTuber Fits a Working Cyberdeck Into an Altoids Tin

Design files are now public, inviting makers to replicate the pocket computer.

Overview

  • The finished device was shown running in a video, and the creator posted the design files for free.
  • The computer uses a Raspberry Pi Zero W with a two-inch LCD and a 750 mAh lithium-ion battery.
  • The keyboard demanded a diode matrix layout with each key hand-soldered to fit the tiny footprint.
  • A custom 3D-printed frame, trimmed wiring, direct solder joints, and larger replacement hinges let the tin close.
  • The build nods to cyberdeck culture, a DIY scene shaped by hacker projects and William Gibson’s Neuromancer.