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piBrick PocketCM5 – An open-source handheld Linux computer kit for Raspberry Pi CM5
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The piBrick PocketCM5 runs standard Raspberry Pi OS and other Linux distributions on the CM5, with full desktop support. The RP2040 converts keyboard, trackpad, and control inputs into standard USB HID signals, so no custom drivers are required, and its open-source firmware allows custom key mapping and input adjustments.
The hardware is fully open-source, designed with EasyEDA Pro. The estimated cost is around $172 for the main components. Design files, schematics, STL enclosure files, and firmware are released under the GPL-3.0 license, with documentation and assembly resources available via GitHub and the OSHWLab website.
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This New Kit Turns a Raspberry Pi Into a High-End Linux Handheld
If you are looking to turn a Raspberry Pi into a custom handheld or cyberdeck, there are countless projects out there that you can borrow ideas from. However, most of these builds have lots of rough edges, so don’t expect to end up with a polished device that looks as nice as a commercial product. This is because wiring some development boards together and stuffing them in a 3D-printed case is relatively easy, but making it all look and feel nice takes an entirely different set of skills that electronics hobbyists often lack.