"The Division" SHD Cyberdeck | Part 1 - Features Tour | 4K

[@bozo736]

“Welcome to my first video” has better audio and picture quality than some career KZbinrs I’m watching this on my smart tv but I pulled the video up on my phone just to point out how GOOD This looks, phenomenal job

[@ConsciousDoom]

Thanks for the compliment! Perhaps I should have said "first video on my new channel"? technically I have been doing video production and youtube for quite a few years on another channel with radically different content.

[@Zenas521]

I remember back in the 90s when people were into case modding. The idea of building a cyberdeck seems to be the same thing as case modding for most people. This system on the other hand, has real practical use that is in line with its theme. This makes it far and above the cyberdeck retro game system that most people build. I am glad I saw this show and tell of yours. Great job, you got mad skills!

[@mikemccolm8311]

I love how most cyberdeck builders just build a retro, aesthetically pleasing gaming machine, yet you build a doomsday survival deck.... you just entered GOD MODE my friend!!! Respect....

[@FGOjeda-wl3pu]

Great build! You know what would be cool to add? a usb SDR for radio listening, satellite data downloads and those things...

[@jhippl]

get one that can transmit

[@kaine2416]

And that would also be perfect to run something like ATAK remotely in conjunction with other workstations and devices.

[@aandpman]

I built mine primarily FOR running SDR. Saved our bacon during Snowpocalypse here in Texas. Was monitoring ARES/SKYWARN nets on a repeater 30 mi away, even when the power went off. LOL Pi3B running a couple of sdr's remotely near my back desk with a discone antenna on 10' of pvc pole zip-tied to my deck railing, Monitored that over SoapySDR server with my Pi4b cyberdeck+10.1" touch screen. All powered by H.F. 100W solar panel array & couple of H.F. lead-acid batteries. I pulled in 2 meter traffic from an unbelievable distance here with that antenna setup.

[@technonaut]

@@aandpman Advance warning is great so you can prepare, and just knowing, in general, what's going on helps you make more informed choices. In your specific case, when you say it saved your bacon, how so?

[@ConsciousDoom]

Great Idea!

[@austinallen7081]

This is literally perfect and exactly what I’ve been looking to build.

[@NateSchoonoversAdventures]

Add a mini/micro SD reader and a sleeve of SD cards loaded up with music, movies, pictures, and personal documents. All that could slide into some of the spare room in the case. Maybe even in a hidden or locked compartment! Damn, now I have to build one!

[@nate_d376]

Along with several backup sd cards of the main card.

[@MrAgentEcho]

@@nate_d376 and some empty ones just incase you wanna back others up, or have new data.

[@michaelmueller6833]

Exactly what I wanted to build one for, ultimate pirated movie storage for the end of the world

[@rayacareal]

Would love to see it trying to make one myself and the more inspiration the better 😂

[@tonylarose4842]

I never knew about that survivor library. Looks like a very cool website. Some of those links reminds me of the boyscout merit badge books. Great little books with a lot of information and sources in very few pages. Highly recommend.

[@AndrewHelgeCox]

Instead of replacing the Pi4 with a Pi3, you could underclock and undervolt the Pi4 in a settings config file to bring its power usage down.

[@EverettVinzant]

The redesign I’d do... First, switch to a RockPi. You get an additional nVME port (add a 1 or 2 TB drive) eMMC space (put your OS and apps here) and you don’t have to worry about using an sd card (and get TREMENDOUSLY more storage). Next, use a power switching system (west mountain radio makes them) connected to the power pins on the 40 pin connector on the raspberry pi. This will allow battery charging and usage at the same time, so you only need one USB port for power. It allows your battery to act as a giant UPS so spikes/sags won’t hurt anything... Get a larger amperage charger. With that done replace one of the USB ports that was used for power with a connection to the USB-C port on the rPi. Remove the other port, it’s redundant. Put a set of Anderson Power Pole connectors in it’s place, connect them to the battery. Now you have a higher speed data exchange with external devices AND another power port. INSIDE the box: Get a USB GPS with an external antenna. Mount the antenna inside the box, and plug the USB dongle into a USB hub. This is where you will connect the keyboard, and web cam. You can mount the webcam above the switch (the raspberry cam should fit here if nothing else). Plug the USB hub into one port on the raspberry (a USB 2.0 port). Now most of what you pulled out as additional dongles are built in, less to lose, you’re still waterproof, and it’s always available for use. I’d build an analog voltmeter in above the keyboard (using the space I saved by hardwiring dongles) and run the wires to the battery through the keyboard hole. The analog readout feels... awesome. You just increased power availability, data throughput, device availability, and increased usability. This will be the design I go with for a first version. Thank you for getting me started, I appreciate your hard work.

[@TerminalHeatSink]

Sounds awesome would love to see a video on your build.

[@jeffbrownstain]

@@TerminalHeatSink This was a burn wasn't it?

[@rayacareal]

Hey you ever build this world like to see it

[@Tanymsun]

I'd add an extension USB cord for the GPS dongle. This way you can get it higher if needed.

[@rykerhasyounow]

There's something techy about extending a telescopic rod.

[@ConsciousDoom]

Yeah, the problem is space, I try to keep everything self contained. I think I will end up doing an accessories satchel.

[@chasbader]

For your faraday cage to work, the seams must be conductive. Beryllium copper fingers/EMI gaskets are used for this. They are not expensive and are readily available.

[@williamegbertjr7971]

Isn’t Beryllium toxic or poisonous?

[@gearyae]

@@williamegbertjr7971 Many metals are; don't eat them.

[@joemerino3243]

@@williamegbertjr7971 the dust from working it certainly is; it causes problems from inhalation.

[@chasbader]

@@williamegbertjr7971 Yes, beryllium is toxic, especially dust. Beryllium copper has a very low percentage of beryllium

[@Stoney3K]

That only depends on the wavelengths you want to keep out, though. Higher GHz frequencies means that you need to fill up the narrower gaps.

[@robatron3]

This is so cool. I haven't heard of these knowledge bases before.

[@lmaoroflcopter]

Another win for SDR - whatever trouble befalls you down on earth, may not befall satellites above. You can download detailed weather imaging and maps as they pass overhead. Not going to be amazeballs for navigation but will tell you what to expect in the next few hours. Having a repository of satellites and their downlink frequencies is probably worthwhile.

[@curtissoldano7807]

sweet design, love the attention to detail and saving of written knowledge and information saved on/in the cyberdeck, awesome work - great inspiration

[@BrightBlueJim]

LOL! You did an unboxing of ... something you built yourself. As for the Faraday cage, it might be good to line the insides of both the body and lid of the Pelikan case with copper foil, and have multiple copper braid loops bridging the two together. That box isn't going to last long, and as long as the lid is closed, this would protect you from EMP and solar storms.

[@editorwashere]

The effort you’ve poured on the cyberdeck is awesome. Its like knowledge and information from beginning of man up to present. 👍👍

[@TinyMaths]

That thing is beautiful; really appeals to my 'tech addiction' side. I only just paid attention to the term 'cyberdeck' today when I happened to see a few thumbnails with the word in it. I've seen a few vids before, but didn't realize this was an actual format with a community built around it. This might be for a future project.

[@ConsciousDoom]

I can say, it is a fun project, but very time consuming.

[@mitte90]

damn it... i really tried not to... but now i need my own!

[@joshflugel]

Sick content! So glad I found this channel.

[@TheTechPrepper]

Great video. This speaks to my prepper soul. Nice work!I I am working on an offline set of ham radio tools on the Pi that I use in the field.

[@flojotube]

I dig it. Subbed. Look forward to watching the rest once Xmas smoke settles.

[@WatchMakerr]

Purely based on I/O, best deck I've seen.

[@constantinosschinas4503]

That bulky CRT feeling! Although a bit thinner box would be better, the overall feeling is fantastic and i would not change it at all.

[@JayFolipurba]

This is very cool. And I like the Division, so that's another plus

[@MrKragb]

This is awesome! Keep the videos going, I am definitely going to build one of these!

[@SNCKPCK]

I know my desktop would be useless without power. Which is why I love this idea! CYBERDECK ! HEK YEA

[@Cyblade2020]

You could charge it with one of those folding solar panels that has USB ports. I know it will take some time but it can charge that Anker battery bank to full as I've done it a few times on backpacking trips.

[@TheSocketshock]

Excited to see the wiring! thank you for taking the time !

[@juliogonzo2718]

I built a sdr in a knockoff pelican case. It is meant to run headless, I just plug a monitor and mouse into it to start DSD+ and Unitrunker and then unhook and leave it running. It has an internal 30ah lifepo4 12v battery powering a windows mini pc (I'm too dumb for linux) and two dongles/powered usb hub powered through a 5v buck converter. Dongles attach to a "t" and then a bnc jack on the outside of the case. Also a 5v 40mm case fan. Needed a relay to start as the buck converter kept frying the switch. Then had to put a diode across the relay as it caused a power surge. It'll run for two days no problem.

[@mikedmann7487]

I love this deck. I've seen peeps adding bigger batteries and ham radio units for sdr and ham net. Bests my netbook in a pelican case. Thankz for sharin baddass project

[@TheChomikmaster]

That's some great quality video, keep it up!

[@ConsciousDoom]

Thank you!

[@iconofsin1043]

Very cool, looks absolutely badass!!

[@EposVox]

Love this!

[@MrBratkenSolov]

finally someone used 40% ortho P.S: i like how you decided to put whole netgear switch without gutting it :)

[@Orion3K]

Fwak! Ive found the channel that speaks my type of lanugage Thanks tons!!

[@MrJmagenta]

You need the most common car models' wiring diagrams, engine explosion diagrams, and maintenance books. maybe adding some maritime motors too would be beneficial

[@j.nubian]

Great video and very inspiring! I'd add a SDR, a small radiation detector and maybe a crank radio

[@ToPProjectsCompilation]

Hey, the project is great. We want to feature it on our channel (with proper credits). If it sounds good, then kindly reply.

[@lux_fero]

Manual will be a good addition to this box

[@TheNefastor]

Fact : they still make 386 and older processors for applications where EMP protection is a consideration. Their transistors are so massive compared to what we make today that they can survive massive electrical fields. They are used, for example, in the glass cockpit computers of the B52 because A/ it flies high enough that normal solar radiation is a problem and B/ it can carry nukes which could also be a problem. Sometimes the solution isn't a faraday cage, it's just big-ass transistors from the 80's.

[@Stoney3K]

Mainly because faraday cages do absolutely nothing against ionizing radiation like X-rays or gamma. Those big transistors work because they don't care if a single electron gets knocked out of position, that really doesn't flip them one bit. In contrast to the sub-nanometer processors of today, which are in the order of magnitude of "a few atoms" per transistor.

[@mandeadd]

Is this why the Unix 2038 thing is a concern? Those embedded systems are 32-bit aren't they?

[@TheNefastor]

@@mandeadd not sure what you mean. Yes, a 386 is a 32-bit chip, but if you modify the Unix source to use a 64-bit variable for time, it'll still compile and run on a 386.

[@mandeadd]

@@TheNefastor oh sweet yeah that was my concern. Thanks for the answer man.

[@RobErt-sl8ue]

Cyberdeck, a computer that can take a beatin'. Post apocalypse.

[@bencruz563]

I am going to make one with other radio apporatti and going to call it "Mr. Comms". It will have electronic warfare gear such as a grape jam catapult.

[@Wyco_Nomad]

I just came across this…..awesomely amazing I love it.

[@l33tnull]

Having the Bat power and Ext power separate is a great idea. Good job dude.

[@DavidGalich77]

That is a pretty neat work up.

[@kranstopher]

My suggestion would be to add the ability to have an SSD that was a few terabytes. You could achieve this by adding a powered USB hub and that way you wouldn't lose any USB ports. The downside is it would use more power out of the battery.

[@johnnykeeton8369]

This would be great for my AREDN setup! Great job.

[@vinnystx]

I'm still waiting for someone to build Pennies computer book from the Inspector Gadget cartoon.

[@iwh7]

i think an sdr Receiver seems to be a good addition to this device ;)

[@binarygemini]

Maybe I missed it, sorry if that is the case, but, how do you dissipate the heat from the Raspberry Pi? I assume having it in an enclosed environment would only serve to overhead the unit (if run for any length of time)

[@visheshgupta9100]

1. Add a USB card reader 2. Include a waterproof case containing Multiple Micro SD cards for storage (media, music, etc)

[@VeganRashad]

This is freaking awesome! This shit be on every computer at all times!

[@hyee3112]

This is completely amazing. I really wanna make it.

[@metalwolf112002]

Not a bad build. For my two cents, i am not thrilled about the power port design on the left side. I would want to use something other than usb ports unless those are usable as data ports as well. using the suicide cable (i am going to call it that because that is what the generator/home power equivalent is referred to) on the wrong port may result in something unwanted occurring. Also, you may be interested in a program called devilspie. I use it on my media center PCs to set kodi as maximized and remove the window boarder. That way you can have the program run nearly full screen but still have the bar on top. Back during my carpc project i used it to run foxtrotGPS and any other program in semi-fullscreen.

[@lander1591]

Ya the problem with the lightning bolt you can solve with a DC-DC UP Converter. Set the output to Approx 5.12 to 5.2 and your Pi will be able to power it's USB host controller chip properly (the reason for the lightning bolt).

[@acez4371]

Subscriber #430 Keep up the good work man! Not sure what you're target audience is but you've got my attention for sure!

[@adamgardiner5869]

Damn great project, great vid.

[@MrSomeGamerdude]

Thinking of building something similar to this except with the Pi 400. That and properly with wood cause I don't have access to 3d printer but i do have access to everything that needed for wood cutting/carfing.

[@markmcgookin]

I love this. So great. My fear would be that in a real world use situation, the pi/sd card would be damaged. Is there room for backup hardware behind the screen? Even 2 clones of the SD card, and even a pi zero with appropriate cables? as an emergency backup? - Would you have space for a small solar panel by the keyboard to drip feed your battery?

[@ConsciousDoom]

As a matter of fact yes. I didn't really cover it, but in theory there is space for some backups.

[@campbellsoup27]

Definitely a Webcam as this could be used to record new historical logs of events. Which would be small enough to add above or below the ethernet switch.

[@KrystleLoney]

This would be more difficult than using a phone video. Just upload from phone to this device. Better quality and more versatile

[@Alkatross]

I might go with a LTS linux distro over arch. Rolling releases can be a bit buggy at times and you don't want to get stuck with a buggy release without an ability to update.

[@unlisteduser9502]

Great video :) I'm your thousandth subscriber

[@CPurdiePlays]

This is awesome.

[@segfault-berlin]

Add a local mirror of the raspberry pi and arch linux repositories, if room including the sources

[@josephlitteral]

Built-in scanner and 2 way basic communication (walkie talkie PTT) w/ signal isolation... headset and mic setup...as well as universal software for commercial drones (similar to universal TV remote) to be used for possible recon purposes...just my initial thoughts 💭🧐💭😊😊

[@EdwardOrnelas]

Does anybody have the most up to date version of this? I just bought a Rasberry Pi 5 and want to build something like this

[@mystriddlery]

Awesome build! Does anyone know if that software to translate live speech is compatible with the raspberry pi yet?

[@Lucas-pw8fi]

I’m not very savvy when it comes to assembling these sorts of devices is there any way or place in which I can purchase a pre assembled one or one I can customize

[@stowjer]

Absolutely brilliantly done! And great presenting style too! I'm sure the military will snap you up soon!

[@irakliabzianidze7180]

How do you connect the cyberdeck to the internet? To what is the network switch hooked up to?

[@adriensawyer]

This is awesome and I am definitely making one of these o7

[@LinusE]

You could use an SDR dongle with this as well to connect to different satellites and get radio broadcasts. If you're ambitious you could get it to connect to TV satellites as well.

[@johnpap7415]

Probably been asked before... any chance we you could make and sell the screen/button frame please?

[@DruidicRifleman]

If you ca find a Small 1 A 1kM WIF antenna? A XT60 Connector foe solar system charging or using Scavaged Batteries from RC cars ect for power. Zeroize functionality to prevent capture by the enemy?

[@mammoh]

Holy sht this thing is awesome

[@bmlessler]

other than aesthetics is there a big benefit to this over one of the surplus toughbooks running windows or linux?

[@RiccardoPalombo]

thanks for sharing!

[@CaptiveReefSystems]

Is there any way that I can obtain access to all of the saved (online) archived locality applications/informational program index(es) - (on) a Windows-based dialog box? 😎👍

[@SerenityCommunityGroup]

Can you build one with a hook in for a portable satellite or hook into one just for the Starlink satellite dish? Just to be sure if anything does happen in the world?

[@ConsciousDoom]

I'm sure anything is possible, I prioritized items that were not dependent on larger infrastructure. While GPS is an option that is about as far as it went. I don't use Starlink so I'm not sure what goes into supporting it, but as long as it can be done on a Pi, I'm sure it's just a matter of designing and implementing.

[@kozapytapl]

Where is the battery?

[@ShermanAviation]

I'm with ya brother. SHTF and I'm fucking playin Tetris!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You the man!!

[@knopslmodular]

I'd think about changing the powering setup so first you can charge the battery while using it also so you can hotswap external power sources. that one is very cruical if you use any mapping service/wardriving etc. and one external supply dies

[@michaelwright796]

Would you do a video on how you set up the kiwix software? I can't find any good resources about getting it on a raspberry pi unless it's to make it into dedicated kiwix hotspot, when all I want to do is be able to access it from the raspbian desktop.

[@ConsciousDoom]

Likely a topic for video #5. Talking about OS and software is a surprisingly lengthy topic. But for Kiwix, I was using the Kiwix reader: www.kiwix.org/en/downloads/kiwix-reader/ and then sourcing ZIM files for it.

[@billgross3579]

I'd be interested in your software setup too. Especially if you're setting up an offline WiFi hotspot (not just a Kiwix hotspot).

[@Arcade1983]

So I'm building my own take on this Unit, I'm wondering how you side loaded the downloaded maps. I see that there is a feature to download the maps built into the FoxtrotGPS software, but I want to make sure I get the maps I want.

[@ViralKiller]

What is this? Some kind of apocalypse laptop?

[@BRENT3143945]

I Think that's the idea

[@robrat5162]

this is great! have you thought about adding a couple of desiccant bags. and maybe a mini usb mouse, in case the touch screen fails.

[@SeanKelly35]

Did you follow a tutorial or do you have any tips for creating that Knowledge Base splash page? I followed a Kiwix tutorial but only was able to get one zim file to show up on the "localhost" page. I'd like links to other things like you, so I'm assuming there's a way to have a local html file linking to the various libraries?

[@maxkrusinski7899]

I would also be interested in tips and tutorials on this.

[@ConsciousDoom]

Stay tuned for whenever I manage to get the next video done.

[@jacobmorris9011]

@@ConsciousDoom hey! Are you able to make a video on how to set up the local host or did you use a specific guide for this? I have been trying for a while now and no luck!

[@middle_pickup]

You might be able to underclock the Pi 4 to save power. Not sure. Really cool build. I am totally doing this! Would love to get those 3D print designs if available...

[@tristianscott2345]

What size wires did you use on the cyberdeck

[@philipelliott1133]

How much is €1 boxes to the latest purchase one because I've tried to build one I can't even get this raspberry pi 55 software to work properly

[@END30000]

It's a nifty little thing id buy one but pretty costly for a low spec low end hardware

[@Mrshyguy775]

Thanks! If I wanted to begin learning about connecting small electronics and wiring, what is a good resource, or even, what verbiage should I use to begin looking? Thanks!

[@tanketom]

The Adafruit and Sparkfun KZbin channels are nice starting points. Colin's Lab on Adafruit is a nice way in for beginners (it certainly was for me), and Great Scott is a good channel if you want to take it a step up.

[@SuperMasterTurtle]

Can you alter maps in the Cyber Deck to keep it current?

[@ConsciousDoom]

Yes. in theory you would want to have a ~6 month refresh cycle for map data.

[@vysakhak191]

When the cyberdeck is connected to external power and if the power goes out, will it safely switch to internal power like a UPS? is there that kind of system build into it? Also, If the cyberdeck is working on external power and if we suddenly flip the switch to internal power, will it switch safely or do we have to shut down the pi and then flip the switch? I really liked this project and might make my own one in the future. I really like the concept behind it!

[@marcellg2409]

Question, how much for you to build it for someone?

[@akasickform]

...just one question... Why shield it inside a cardboard box, which could disintegrate, in moisture, when you could just fully shield the inside of the case?

[@Lp-ze1tg]

What is the brand and model of the waterproof case?

[@mcknabeesolutions4772]

please put a software defined radio in it to receive shortwave and VHF UHF

[@nihilgeist666]

Is your Cyberdeck mostly hollow inside? Is there any room in there to hide stuff?

[@dragnardrake8633]

I wouldn't have gone with a type A USB cable for power in, I'd have gone with a C or Mirco but otherwise love it.

[@zacharywright165]

for general use totally, but if you wanna keep with the “end of the world” type theme, keeping with connector options that are easier to salvage for replacements is a good idea

[@Stoney3K]

@@zacharywright165 Or use connectors that are positively bulletproof like aviation-style bayonet lock types, or Neutrik/Cannon/etc. type ones.