Raspberry Pi Pico Flexible Keyboard Fits Inside Steam Deck Case
Karlis is using a Raspberry Pi Pico to power a custom flexible keyboard that’s small enough to fit inside of a Steam Deck case.
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Karlis is using a Raspberry Pi Pico to power a custom flexible keyboard that’s small enough to fit inside of a Steam Deck case.