Raspberry Pi becomes a retro computer with this cyberdeck

Over the years, we've talked to you several times about cyberdecks for Raspberry Pi, but this one, made by the maker known as Crookdmouth on Reddit, is quite peculiar. In fact, in addition to providing essential computing functions, it can also be used as a portable arcade for two players with a retro PC design.

Photo Credit: Crookmouth According to Crookdmouth, his cyberdeck design takes inspiration from the TRS -80 MC-10 and other home computers he owned during his growth. It has a small screen between two sets of arcade controls along the top, while below we find a mechanical keyboard and two handles have been integrated on the sides for portability. Of course, it wouldn't be a Raspberry Pi project without a Pi in it.

Crookdmouth chose to use a Raspberry Pi Model 3B for his work, paired with a Pimoroni HyperPixel 4.0 Square for the display. The unit can work on the move thanks to an Anker PowerCore 26800 powerbank, which allows for up to 12 hours of battery life.

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Photo Credit: Crookmouth Photo Credit: Crookmouth A couple of weeks ago, we reported that, this year, there may be a shortage of Raspberry Pi 4 with 4GB of RAM due to the semiconductor shortage it is plaguing the market for some time now. If you want to learn more about the subject, we recommend that you read our previous dedicated article.