Building a Cyberpunk Cyberdeck

[@Saintbow]

1980's movies: "This is what the computer of the future will look like in the year 2021" 2021: "Today, we make a 1980's themed computer"

[@AnthonyLoPrimo]

So THIS is what a predestination paradox looks like...

[@AnthonyLoPrimo]

So THIS is what a predestination paradox looks like...

[@AnthonyLoPrimo]

Wait... wasn't I here, before?

[@AnthonyLoPrimo]

Wait I don't remember making those earlier comments.

[@randomguy6328]

@@AnthonyLoPrimo dementia?

[@RamLaska]

Your iPad is no less than 5x more powerful than the RasPi Zero, but you have to use that, because we're in a dystopian future and all the computing devices are locked-down consumption devices. Dear God, the future sucks

[@DJDiskmachine]

This tbh

[@maxwell_edison]

Have you heard of Android? Still 5x as Powerful, but not for simps? You act like stupid apple products that are designed for people with all money and no brains is the only device that fits the criteria. ...Maybe you're who they market towards, in that case! ha

[@cringebomb9667]

@@maxwell_edison jeez he wasn't even ogling over apple he was just demonstrating how weak the pi zero is

[@vergodagoat]

@@maxwell_edison found the android user ☠️☠️☠️ y’all just call yourself out and get offended for no reason

[@maxwell_edison]

@@vergodagoat it was a direct relevant reply aimed at a comment that acted as if they had no idea android even existed? What's your problem lmao They were literally complaining about how locked down apple products were. Yeah, I'm gonna mention android??? Hello?

[@Kevin-jb2pv]

Some vintage PC guy is sobbing in his dungeon somewhere.

[@himselfe]

This is the most authentic cyberdeck I've seen yet, great job!

[@CarterHurd]

Thanks!

[@Kpot009]

@@CarterHurd I noticed you only had 15 letters on your keyboard?

[@CarterHurd]

@@Kpot009 I've memories the right side letters, so the keycaps are my layer 2 keys on that right side.

[@c97x]

its not a cyberdeck if it folds with a hinge. its just a laptop

[@c97x]

like bro i can go staple a touch screen to something right now, it doesnt mean ive "created anything"

[@pptemplar5840]

This is basically my introduction to the idea of a "cyberdeck" kinda like a computer art project/genera, I like the sliding trackpad idea, though the idea of it coming to the edge of the front of the case seems like it would get on my nerves personally, might inspire me to make a computer project for purely aesthetic satisfaction

[@chameowmile]

I appreciate the "cobbling things together" and "salvaging parts" mindset of this build so much, it's crazy. I'd love to start experimenting with electronics more, but every time I watch a video on builds, they always include a 3D printed case, or 3D printed parts. Ain't got no money for that where I come from (like a true dystopic future)

[@HTMAV]

I was not prepared for the Pyrex full of coffee 😂

[@TonyTylerDraws]

Even without the pi, this would be a fun way to use an iPad with a trackpad and keyboard.

[@Nichodo]

Without having to pay alot of money that apple wants for the Ipad Pro and the Magic Keyboard

[@cjkalandek996]

The fact that you made this and actually got it to work is astonishing.

[@cobra727]

I don"t know why the shot of him drinking coffee out of a measuring cup made me laugh so damn much, but it does

[@ScribeAwoken]

ngl I assumed it was beef stock at first

[@jcudejko]

I love that at the end "extra complicated way to get my old iPad to charge via USB-C"

[@bdurushia]

I fuckin lost it at that line.

[@romaingraphiste]

It is like a DIY prop for a retro-future/cassette-future movie. I ADORE IT.

[@katamus]

This is the inspiration I need right before I start my cyber deck build

[@paulseymaker216]

Build a deck! Build a deck! Build a deck!

[@RedMageGaming]

There's still so much room in there, I would have crammed a pi4 in it. lol Looks real slick though.

[@Swenglish]

You could fit a whole udoo x86 in there, I think. You might have to use a different keyboard, though, and be clever about the cooling.

[@yousefgeorge3060]

love love how you just get straight to it, keep doing what your doing

[@steamerSama]

One of the most impressive builds I've seen, and I've been on a marathon watching a bunch of them

[@ViralKiller]

Love this kinda shit looks like something out of Johnny Mnemonic

[@DeeloGoodquest]

Same. Brings me back to my war dialer days. #makedialupdopeagain

[@jwoolson]

I love this. The modest pointlessness of it all for a dystopic future that we may fall into at any moment.

[@miroslavzima8856]

That HUD around the video frame is nice touch! Cyberdeck is stylish and awesome! :)

[@sosaysthecaptain5580]

the keyboards in those old laptops tend to be fantastic. It would be cool to do a build involving a laptop like this with its original keyboard but modern guts and perhaps a better screen

[@walkerx1813]

That would be like a portable sleeper build, sounds like a good way to deter theft on top of having an 80s/dystopian aesthetic

[@Mr.Engine993]

I agree, but sadly, keyboards in 80s-90s laptops used propriertary protocols and not PS2 or USB. It would be too much work to try and reverse engineer such a keyboard just for the nice feel of the buttons

[@YoRCreator]

Completely loved that ending

[@oasntet]

Keeping the 'punk' in 'cyberpunk'.

[@Brandonthefruit]

Coolest charger I've ever seen!

[@ryderr4453]

Amazing video, drinking coffee out of a glass measuring cup was the perfect cherry on the top.

[@miles11we]

Turned out great, I love the slide and Touch pad

[@NightRider87]

What a sick looking cyber deck! Thanks for putting this tutorial together!

[@CyberDevilSec]

That's amazing dude🤩 Great work I hope to see more of this 😊

[@TheGhostofCarlSchmitt]

I love it!!!

[@dfbess]

Now that is a badass cyber deck . WOW!

[@removechan10298]

great job here!

[@b_ks]

The last line had me falling out. ☺️

[@PhillipRhodes]

Very nice. I like the asymmetrical aesthetic. Very cyberpunk!

[@TecNickelSwag]

1:59 Was that a glass measuring cup with coffee init?👀

[@gazehound]

not entirely sold on the ipad as a display but still extremely cool nonetheless. this is what a cyberdeck should be

[@walkerx1813]

It is removable, he could easily put a dedicated display later and just bluetooth the keyboard and mouse directly to the pi instead

[@Swagolisious2]

That last sentence really got me tho

[@plasteredd]

imma build the same with my raspberry pi 4. i will use my fpv goggles (goggles that you use to see from a racing drone's camera) as a display. for cyberpunk and privacy reasons... but i've 0 idea on how to supply it with power (that is why i am watching this video (great video btw!)). and imma make it real tough to break so i can wear it on my back. the body will be a keyboard.

[@plasteredd]

Also gonna add an Arduino that would control the rgb lights and the fan and connect it as a slave to the raspberry pi so i can controll the fan speed and the lights from the raspberry pi.

[@jonahlewismusic]

@@plasteredd Sick!! I'm thinking about building one also, have to save up the money first....

[@Mugruokgt]

WTF THIS IS AMAZING!!! I never heard of cyberdecks before. wow

[@mr_indie_fan]

Looks more Formicapunk then Cyberpunk, but still awesome nonetheless!

[@Andriyapps]

man where you get all this idea))) its so awesome! respect

[@Hexen_Wulf]

Oh man, it's such a cool build

[@lordofgraphite]

This is the coolest thing

[@RaspduinoUno]

Very impressive!

[@augurelite]

Wow this is fantastic

[@Mr.Engine993]

it would be even better if you got yourself a say 10 inch LCD screen with its controller board. These are simply consumer displays taken out of their plastic shell and are often cheap. It would definitely make the cyberdeck more cyberpunk since you won't rely on that ipad. That said I like how it's kinda stitched together unlike other cyberdeck builds with 3D printed parts and sleek smooth surface finishes which aren't that cyberpunk

[@paulfrost8952]

Up cycling at it’s finest 👍

[@jessekyle6023]

Dude, this is great. Subscribed!

[@1BrknHrtdRomeo]

okay...drinking coffee from a measuring cup alone already has me following haha Dude...this is brilliant haha came from that other 3D printed Cyberdeck vid with the chopped up gaming laptop? gha I work in VFX editorial...that machine would be cool to edit with haha =D

[@Runicstormsword]

I want this!!!!

[@RuiNunesDev]

I miss a functional floppy in this design :)

[@SynthRockViking]

This is pretty cool😮

[@Cjiskool]

This is amazing mate

[@Crazd22]

That's it, things that the public wasn't intended to take apart. There we go

[@shadowr2d2]

You have a new subscriber. Thank you for posting this video. Keep up the great work. I would love to do this myself. But I don’t know anything about the raspberry pie. But mixing the parts of different tech items. Now that is killer. Thank you once again.

[@jasonkerbs806]

Wish I had the ingenuity to make things like this as a hobby. Or the time haha

[@AfroMyrdal]

That's sick!

[@jaewannjoseph]

This is super cool

[@24ology]

That's so cool. I'm hooked.

[@thebondofunity]

So nova! I'd love to have one of these as a prop for a cyberpunk TTRPG playthrough :)

[@S-G-zm3uu]

This inspired me to build my first cyberdeck, its pretty simple being just a raspberry pi 400 with a 4 inch touch display attatched via an adafruit hat. I plan to upgrade it once ive got the money, and once ive got more know-how i might build something as cool as this!

[@patricklepoutre]

Great ideas, especially the track pad. It's sad we can't find cheaper alternatives than apple magicpad.

[@fortunedogegg]

I'm sorry are you drinking coffee from a Pyrex jug?! 😂 Cool build by the way.

[@scar_c2_1d]

Really nice tbh

[@vmayn92]

Amazing project. Great work man

[@dustinwilson3275]

No idea what was happening but the final product is insanely cool

[@Cynidecia]

i would adore a pi shell like this.

[@martinkraus7509]

That's so cool!

[@TheJoePiper]

Excellent work 👌

[@blizzardfpv9584]

USB-C charger is looking good !

[@pocketbuddha271]

i honestly thought the track pad was for an arm rest and cover for the keyboard. still fantastic! Now to go scavenging for bits at my local dystopian junkyard for my own project!

[@SorchaSublime]

I'd want to make something like this but as a suitcase computer built into a flight case with the keyboard setup in the lid. Maybe also a tape deck as a part of it as well as an audio interface.

[@Eremon1]

I have a feeling Adam Savage would love this.

[@CarterHurd]

I’d love to show him my work one day

[@RobertBranch-FL]

Glad I found this video. Great job!

[@MrChris20912]

Really cool little build! Thanks for sharing the build process. :)

[@walkerx1813]

If you still have this and want to add to it, you could add another linear slider on the left side (assuming you can figure out how to make it fit) for a numpad, I always like having a numpad so that's something I would have tried to do if it was me

[@skeletron9505]

that cyberpunk coffee cup tho...

[@JC-ft4ri]

freaking awesome

[@johntrevy1]

Looks more like a supermarket till.

[@Saavik256]

Oh man, an AST machine. :) Haven't seen one of those in ages.

[@ArnaudMEURET]

This logo is legendary, he should have repositioned it !

[@marksmithcollins]

It seems like basically an Ipad mini touchpad stand with an rpi addon module :)

[@kbhasi]

(1:31) Yeah, gluing stuff together would be what would be done in cyberpunk anyway.

[@insomnike]

This is a great build -- love the linear rail and trackpad. I'm planning a cyberdeck too and I had that exact AST laptop as a kid. (Running Slackware 3).

[@filipemecenas]

Beautiful

[@timothyt.82]

Ghost in the Shell level stuff here. I may check out some of your other videos.

[@CarterHurd]

Thanks! You’ll like my latest vid and the “I used this PC for a month” vid

[@1.8millionvolts87]

Great vid

[@55Wasert55]

Damn that’s incredible I really want one!

[@garolstipock]

Henry Dorsett Case will be proud of this...erm.. when, he is born and makes his move to Chiba city under that sky above the port that looks like television tuned to a dead channel...

[@DocLois2010]

LoL...Ipad charger! Well done!

[@samesposito667]

this is sooo cool

[@thadboy1022]

This is neat, it's a bit frustrating that it only runs a raspberry Pi, would have been amazing with one of those framework laptop motherboards

[@CarterHurd]

Well my “I used this as my computer” video has a full on gaming motherboard in it

[@thadboy1022]

@@CarterHurd my bad didnt knew that, will check it out right now

[@jinxhabermas2377]

Lovely and inspiring!!

[@Talkren]

I think that in the dystopian future 3D printing would be like...super common place. Need a new arm? Print it. Need a new pair of pants? Yeah, just download the design and print it right in your home.

[@CarterHurd]

that sounds like the utopic future Dystopic future would be companies lobbying to remove right-to-repair and right-to-print over concerns their intellectual property will get reverse engineered and printed, going so far as to make the tools and tech illegal

[@Talkren]

@@CarterHurd I disagree. If look at the book Nueromance where cyberdecks come from , they were not cobbled together from scrap. The cyberspace decks were expensive hacking machines given to the hackers by wealthy people/companies. Also they have head-mounted displays and do not use an attached screen. Dystopian/Utopian are two sides of the same coin. Utopian is for people who can afford it, Dystopian is everyone else.

[@KristovMars]

@@Talkren Cyberpunk as a genre often explores the gap between the haves and the have-nots. High tech, low life. Sure, a corporate sysadmin/hacker might have the latest Renraku Kraftwerk 9000 with a subdermal wireless neural link, but a Lo-Tek living on an old bridge would probably have to dig through piles of trash for days to find the parts they need to build it themselves. And if they didn't have any epoxy glue, I bet someone on the bridge has some gaffer tape or cable ties :)

[@oasntet]

In the dystopic future, only a Levi's licensed 3d-printer could print you your new pair of pants. That new cyberarm? Prohibitively expensive unless you accept bundled tracking devices and a repayment plan that drives you into indentured servitude to keep it.

[@firestorm165]

@@AnOliviaShapedGremlin Missing the mark on capitalism. There's no other system in history that allows for as much vertical mobility as capitalism provides.

[@Sam_A_Sam]

Errrrm, that's pretty cool.

[@PurpleComrad]

This is it. I am going to build a CyberDeck.

[@DeusExMachina2033]

Nice Job

[@Walter-_-_White]

cool af maybe after i finish trying to get linux to boot on this old ass DVR ill try making a cyber deck

[@GummiSammi]

Can't imaging going through TSA checkpoint with this.

[@fpgamachine]

My God bro why did you break that old laptop? It has hurt me in the soul.

[@JB2FROSTY]

Dude so cool!!! It blows my mind that you thought to put that slider with the touch pad. Looks so fuckin clean and official

[@alexgravitos]

this is a nice dock, now i want one of these for my phones lol

[@stephenaulds]

nice! now, where's your neuralware socket???