The Cyberdeck Contest Is Heating Up 🔥

Calling all procrastinators! The Cyberdeck Contest ends in a little over two weeks -- on September 30th. [Digi-Key is a proud sponsor of the 2022 Hackaday Prize]( [3602421454791242043.png] Wednesday, September 14, 2022 [Mini Modular Folding Cyberdeck is Majorly Pocket-Worthy »]( The Apocalpyse Approacheth There's only two weeks and change left to go in the [2022 Cyberdeck and Custom Computer Contest]( -- but that's just about right for all the deadline-driven procrastinators out there, isn't it? We don't mean that in a bad way -- quite the opposite, in fact. There's just something about a clock ticking down, and a literal noise-making timepiece amid the chaos of your bench may add some much-needed percussion that can drive you to the Zone. Hey, it worked for writing this newsletter. And it will probably work for your cyberdeck, too -- at least long enough for you to come up with something awesome, [put together a respectable entry over on Hackaday.io]( and smash that submit button. [Hackaday and Digi-Key present the 2022 Cyberdeck and Custom Computers Contest]( At this point, you likely have at least a vague idea of what a cyberdeck is. Really, it's whatever you want it to be, but most of them have inputs, outputs, and to some extent, a bit of visual hacker cred going on. Think extruded aluminium frames, bare displays wired up to salvaged chips, and whatever microcontroller you can get these days. Honestly, there's really no better time for this contest than right here and now in this weirdo timeline we're all suffering through. So why not make the best of things? Once you've got the vague shape of it worked out, it's up to you to decide what makes it YOUR cyberdeck. This is a custom computers contest, after all. Maybe it has an e-ink screen because your use cases all involve broad daylight. Or maybe your 'deck has ALL the radios so you won't miss a single transmission. Whatever you fancy, we can't wait to see what you come up with to properly define 'cyberdeck' on your terms. You have from now until September 30th to enter, so [head on over to Hackaday.io]( and fire up that soldering iron. Whether you still need inspiration, or just need a break from building your deck, check out some of the more recent contest entries below. Highlights from the IO POPULAR BITS [project thumbnail]( [A Whale In Your Pocket]( There's more than one way to make a rugged cyberdeck, and this printed, puttied, primed, and pampered case protects all the Raspberry Pi 400-based goods, yet exposes all once opened. If only the solar panels could live on the inside, too. [project thumbnail]( [The Cyberdeck That Might Have Been]( If you're going to build a cyberdeck, why not start with retro hardware that's already halfway there, looks-wise? Bonus points if it has a full keyboard with a 4.25u Enter like this wide-boi blast from the past. [project thumbnail]( [40% Cyberdeck is 100% Awesome]( This is about as compact as a 'deck can get, and yet there's a lot to like. Super-private SSH sesh? No problem, since the tiny screen is nestled between your hands. Games? You can have those too, with the right firmware. Hack Chat LIVE CHAT WITH LEADING EXPERTS EVERY WEDNESDAY [Today: Heavy Engineering Hack Chat]( Andy Oliver will host [this week's Hack Chat](. Most of the engineering we talk about here at Hackaday is on the micro or nanoscale. But on the other end of the scale spectrum, things can get pretty interesting too. Think about things like lift bridges, dam spillways, and canal locks -- big, heavy structures that still have to move. How do you control such massive loads? What's behind these big movable structures? Andy Oliver works in this field, and he'll drop by the Hack Chat to tell us all about how to move big chonkers safely. Featured Projects POPULAR BITS [Steampunk E-ink Cyberdeck Shines In Bright Daylight]( [Folding Thrift Store Find Becomes Desk-Like Cyberdeck Flex]( [Linux Anywhere, Anytime, with a Full Keyboard Under Your Thumbs]( [Shoulder-Slung Scratchpad Starter Cyberdeck Goes Anywhere]( Live Events MEETUPS, CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS [VCF East Swap Meet - Oct. 8]( Whether you've got some old computers, radios, and assorted electronics that you no longer need, or are looking to bolster your collection of same, the VCF Swap Meet is for you. There's a $5 charge to get in this time around, [but we're confident you'll get your money's worth.]( [East Coast RepRap Festival - Oct. 8 - 9]( Do you like seeing objects that started out as a roll of thin plastic filament? If so, don't miss the East Coast RepRap Festival in Bel Air, Maryland. While not as well established as the Midwest RepRap Festival, it's quickly grown as a major event for the movers and shakers in the 3DP world. [Philadelphia Maker Faire - Oct. 15]( The Philly Maker Faire had to be put on hold during the height of the pandemic, but it's back for 2022 with a new location and a renewed passion for showcasing the work of local makers and artists. [If our 2019 visit is any indication]( this is going to be a must-see event for those in the tri-state area. [WOPR Summit 0x01 - Oct. 20 - 21]( After several delays, the second WOPR Summit is set to happen at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [We were impressed with the inaugural event]( and have high hopes for this budding East Coast hacker con. The call for proposals is [open from now until September 23rd.]( [Hackaday Supercon 6 - Nov. 4 - 6, 2022]( Yes, it's true! No more Remoticon -- the 2022 Hackaday Superconference is on, live from Pasadena! [Get your tickets now]( if you haven't already, and book those rooms today! 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