The concept of a cyberdeck is to customize hardware to better suit specific needs, and modder "Slurp Burgers" has taken this to an extreme with the Slurptop. Unlike many DIY builds based on Raspberry Pi, this device uses a full-fat AMD Ryzen 7 7730U from a GMKtec M5 Ultra mini PC. The modder built a custom 3D-printed shell around the components, featuring a columnar-stagger ergonomic keyboard with MX-style switches and SA profile keycaps, a central num pad, and a bottom-mounted trackball.
A standout feature is the custom circuitry allowing the device to run off a 24 V Kobalt power tool battery, which is swappable for emergency charging. The modder reports approximately five hours of battery life during light productivity use, such as word processing, with potential for extension using an 8 Ah battery. Additional cyberpunk/utilitarian aesthetic touches include a rugged handle with a built-in OLED display and a bright green DPDT toggle switch.
The Slurpdeck also features a built-in hinged panel containing an XP Pen drawing tablet in the lid. The charging mechanism uses off-the-shelf power tool hardware with a high-speed UPS switch that automatically switches the mini PC from wall charge.
Source: TechPowerUp News · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing