Pilet: Pi5-Powered Tablet/Cyberdeck with 7-Hour Battery Life | Overall Performance Demonstration

Pilet (codename: Consolo) is a portable modular tablet/console based on Raspberry Pi 5 with 7-hour battery life. This video demonstrates the overall performance and usability of Pilet in tablet mode, operating solely with the on-screen keyboard without the physical keyboard module.
#pilet #raspberrypi #raspberrypi5 #tablet #maker #diy
More info: soulscircuit.com/pilet
music: Jeremy Blake - through the crystal

[@drup2.19]

I NEED (at least) ONE!!!! (yes, I'm shouting out loud!)

[@soulscircuit]

haha thanks! please subscribe and join our mailing list for the release date: soulscircuit.com/consolo#followSection

[@Sir_Rizzy]

Awesome! Love the design! Seems very usable. Keeping my eye out for this!

[@soulscircuit]

Thank you so much!

[@peppermintcardboard]

this thing can only be described as a gadget and it is beautiful

[@aviator7479]

Finally someone starting to make a raspberry with just a touche screen that can fit in a pocket. As a privacy enthousiast, I would replace my smartphone with a dumbphone + this raspberry + a proxy at home. If only they can make it work with a compute module.

[@StefanBlurr]

I remember about 8 years ago I was looking for a nice Linux portable computer and people were using Android tablets for that. The performance difference from those to this is crazy.

[@soulscircuit]

So true! The Raspberry Pi 5 has made huge strides compared to earlier versions.

[@EnderCrypt]

what a gorgeous little device keep up the good work!

[@soulscircuit]

Thank you so much. Appreciate it

[@leadfarmer5563]

This is slick. I look forward to its release

[@soulscircuit]

Thanks a lot. We have a gamepad module coming soon

[@paulpiatt5610]

Just saw your Reddit post. This is awesome! Can’t wait to see it released.

[@soulscircuit]

Thanks a lot! feel free to subscribe for further updates

[@Durrpadil]

Signed up for updates. This looks very promising.

[@soulscircuit]

Thanks a lot! We have a new variant coming soon

[@sage_morei]

Such a great build!

[@soulscircuit]

Thanks a lot!

[@piurtv]

Ok, I want this right now !

[@soulscircuit]

Please subscribe to stay updated on the release.

[@biznestelch2941]

This comes out as I wa spooking for my problem

[@juliomauro_]

Amazing!!🎉

[@soulscircuit]

Thank you!

[@leifjerami]

I just saw the Micro Journal the other day, and now this!? So awesome! Show us with the keyboard as well. Thanks for building this!

[@soulscircuit]

Thank you! Glad you like it! Sure. I will upload more soon. Please feel free to subscribe.

[@LordManhattan]

You have my attention, and most likely my money 🤩

[@soulscircuit]

Thanks a lot! Please feel free to subscribe to our mailing list and follow us on social media soulscircuit.com/consolo#followSection

[@jmseabra78]

Just found this page, is this your product? Impressive 😮 and if so, congrats, I kinda want one now haha

[@soulscircuit]

Thank you! yes it is our product. Please subscribe to our newsletter for more updates

[@chrisvig]

Take my money!

[@soulscircuit]

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[@brutalshiteater]

I love this project! When do you think it will be ready? I know it's still work in progress, but an estimate? And what do you think the cost will be? It's awesome and looks really lovely!

[@soulscircuit]

Thank you so much! We’re aiming to release it in the next few months for under $200. Be sure to join our mailing list to stay updated on the release date. soulscircuit.com/consolo#followSection

[@QuantumGarage]

Been following your updates on Reddit, great work looking forward to seeing more. Is that just normal Debian or have you added any mods to it for the touch enabled features?

[@soulscircuit]

Thank you! Yes, it’s essentially the standard raspberry pi os with a kde plasma touch interface. We intend to keep it as close to the vanilla Pi OS as possible.

[@abdallahnatsheh464]

amazing i love to have one 😍

[@soulscircuit]

Thanki you! Please feel free to subscribe for more updates.

[@brutalshiteater]

Ah and another question (sorry, I'm just extremely excited about your project) - are you planning on making the GPIO available, or will those be just hidden in the box?

[@soulscircuit]

The GPIO is easily accessible through a dedicated opening on the back of the device.

[@biznestelch2941]

Really cool

[@soulscircuit]

Thank you

[@erazorDev]

Dope!

[@soulscircuit]

Thanks!

[@RandomFish-gx7pj]

This is my dream device. When will it be launched?

[@soulscircuit]

Thank you! We're aiming for a release within the next few months.

[@RandomFish-gx7pj]

@@soulscircuit Ha! I'll be in the first batch of orders.

[@christopherdixon5141]

Here early ready to support. Disassemble video?

[@christopherdixon5141]

Also gun metal grey chasis maybe?

[@soulscircuit]

Sure! I plan to do that in the future. Please subscribe for more videos and updates.

[@soulscircuit]

​@@christopherdixon5141A metal chassis is something we’re seriously considering and may offer as an optional feature in the future.

[@christopherdixon5141]

@@soulscircuit thanks for the responses.

[@abdallahnatsheh464]

a cyberpunk theme would be amazing 🤩

[@CoudyGeek25]

I really like your music choice, it makes me want to see real life versions of some of the different tablets that are used as UI's in video games, like subnautica, into a real world handheld. What music did you use?

[@soulscircuit]

Music is by Jeremy Blake - Through The Crystal

[@MrHannatas]

Can we have that kind of interface on any touch enabled laptop? I'd love that on my Asus Flow

[@soulscircuit]

Sure! You can try plasma and plasma mobile on your platform

[@StefanBlurr]

Is the background music the same as the ETA Prime's intro? I love it tho

[@soulscircuit]

The music, composed by Jeremy Blake, is credited in the description.

[@asif3702]

Loved the product. When can we have the chance to buy it?

[@soulscircuit]

Thank you! Hopefully in the next few months. Please feel free to subscribe and join our mail list: soulscircuit.com/pilet#followSection for update on release

[@brutalshiteater]

Are you planning to stick only to KDE, or will tiling WMs be supported, too?

[@soulscircuit]

There’s no requirement to stick with KDE-you’re free to install any DE or WM of your choice. I’ll upload a video showcasing other desktop environments if time allows.

[@dorkydicken]

Where's the waitlist for preorders? Or IndieGoGo Campaign site? It'd also be sweet if ya module 4G/LTE/5G Sim module

[@rifatrahman9090]

@soulscircuit what are the configuration and customization on the inside

[@marcusj4641]

What OS will it have? Will it come AI enabled?

[@soulscircuit]

It supports a variety of operating systems, with Raspberry Pi OS as the default. It also includes support for the Hailo AI module.

[@abdallahnatsheh464]

is a stylus pen planned for it ?

[@soulscircuit]

A capacitive stylus should work although we haven't test it yet.

[@neaf_clover]

Pilet? Nah, I'd design one for myself. (but your design is nice tho)

[@CanadaElon]

Will it come with a Pi 5 or not?

[@wp0]

would it work with a pi 4 and do you plan to have it in different colors?

[@soulscircuit]

This is currently designed for the Pi 5 only. We have a variety of colors planned, and since the case is 3D-printable, users can easily print it in their own custom colors.

[@mahipalgunawat698]

Where is physical keyboard

[@soulscircuit]

That's for another video. Stay tuned!

[@ancaxtx647]

maybe good if 7 or 8 inchi screen?

[@soulscircuit]

Pilet has a 7-inch screen

[@bishalnaik2011]

Is it opensorce or proprietary

[@soulscircuit]

It will be released as open source once the design is finalized.