Overview
- Raspberry Pi published the step-by-step tutorial on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, and included it in issue 168 of Raspberry Pi Official Magazine with the full build available online.
- The reference design centers on a Raspberry Pi 5 housed in a Pelican-style hard case and uses a 128GB Raspberry Pi Flash Drive, a 7-inch Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2, and a low-profile Rii RK302 Bluetooth keyboard.
- The tutorial is organized around four design decisions—brains, peripherals, power, and case—and is written to be approachable for first-time builders while leaving room for customization.
- Builders will need modest fabrication and assembly work, such as 3D-printed or laser-cut supports and some soldering or gluing, and the guide recommends power options like a power bank or a LiPo pack with an optional RTC battery.
- A parts tally based on the guide puts the example build at roughly $250, and Raspberry Pi’s formal guide reflects the broader social-media surge in cyberdeck projects and could steer makers toward standardized components and workflows.