Sliding-Screen Cyberdeck Has Chunky, Rugged Design
A new cyberdeck has been built by Jankbu, featuring a modular design tailored to specific needs. The device is powered by a Raspberry Pi 5 and includes a sliding touchscreen display, mechanical keyboard, and various controls. It is designed for practical use in a workshop setting, demonstrating a balance between functionality and aesthetics.
- ▪Jankbu built a cyberdeck instead of purchasing a modern laptop.
- ▪The cyberdeck features a Raspberry Pi 5 and a 10.1" IPS touchscreen display.
- ▪It includes a mechanical keyboard and various controls for practical use in a workshop.
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Sliding-Screen Cyberdeck Has Chunky, Rugged Design No comments by: Zoe Skyforest May 21, 2026 Title: Copy Short Link: Copy [Jankbu] needed a new computer, but had little interest in purchasing a modern laptop off the shelf. Instead, it was time to build a cyberdeck with a neat modular design to suit his exact needs. The heart of the build is a Raspberry Pi 5, which provides a good amount of computing power for regular tasks. It’s wrapped up in a 3D-printed enclosure with rail mounts on the back, along with a NOS 450 TKL mechanical keyboard, offering full-travel keys in a compact layout. The 10.1″ IPS touchscreen display is mounted on sliding rails to cover the keyboard when it’s not needed. A smattering of buttons live around the screen, in a manner akin to so many industrial controllers.
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