Only 48 Hours Remain for the 2022 Cyberdeck Contest ⏰

There's just two days left to enter your cyberpunk masterpiece. [Digi-Key is a proud sponsor of the 2022 Hackaday Prize]( [3602421454791242043.png] Wednesday, September 28, 2022 [Our Spirit Animal is an Ultra-Wide Cyberdeck »]( Infinite Diversity By the time this issue of the newsletter has worked its way to you through the tubes, there will be just hours remaining in [Hackaday's first-ever Cyberdeck Contest](. We'd love to see a few more bespoke cyberpunk computers cross the finish line before then, but to be honest, the response has already been so incredible that we're almost dreading the judging process. How can you single out just a few winners when nearly every entry went above and beyond our expectations? [Hackaday and Digi-Key present the 2022 Cyberdeck and Custom Computers Contest]( At the time of this writing, there are nearly 100 decks entered into the contest -- and each one of them is a utterly unique creation that shares only the most cursory of traits with the other entries. If this contest has reinforced anything, it's that the cyberdeck is truly the most personal of personal computers, as the form of each one is dictated by the skills and interests of its creator. Browsing through the entries, you can tell which ones were built by penetration testers and which were the products of budding authors. The hams mounted all sorts of antennas and radios on theirs, while the dedicated hardware hackers decided they better pack an oscilloscope along for the ride. Gamers made provisions for modular snap-on controllers, while the real forward-thinkers eschewed the traditional interface for the latest in wearable technology. So if you'd hoped that by putting on an organized contest we'd be able to determine what is and is not a cyberdeck -- sorry to disappoint. We can't distill the entries down into some easily digestible archetype, and frankly, we wouldn't have it any other way. There is no one prototypical cyberdeck in the same way that there is no single description that can fully encompass all the personalities, experiences, and talents of the hackers and makers in our incredible community. The genie is out of the bottle, and the cyberdeck is here to stay. As you look through this selection of entries, ask yourself what your own deck would look like -- because even if you didn't get to enter this time around, we can promise you that the Cyberdeck Contest will return. Highlights from the IO POPULAR BITS [project thumbnail]( [Science Meets Fiction]( The Hosaka MK I "Sprawl Edition" looks like it fell into our reality from some rupture in the space-time continuum. It perfectly encapsulates the cyberdeck's fictional lineage, while serving as a demonstration of what the modern maker is capable of using state-of-the-art technology. [project thumbnail]( [Much Spooky, Very Wow]( By combining laptop hardware with a mechanical keyboard, this deck offers plenty in the usability department. But its clear acrylic case and dual cartridge slots remind everyone that when you pull this thing out, it's not all business. [project thumbnail]( [Controlling Bots in Style]( This retro-themed deck has a Jetson Nano under the hood to make light work of mobile computing tasks, and an array of physical controls to help in controlling the robotics projects it was designed as a companion for. Hack Chat LIVE CHAT WITH LEADING EXPERTS EVERY WEDNESDAY [Today: Reverse Engineering Hack Chat]( Join us today at noon Pacific for the [Reverse Engineering Hack Chat]( with [Matthew Alt]( Our world is full of mysteries, from the nature of time to how exactly magnets work. There are some things that we just have to accept that no matter how hard we look, we'll never get a complete answer. The constructed world is another thing, though. What can be engineered can be reverse engineered, if you have the right tools and the skills to use them. It can be a challenge, but it's one Matthew Alt has taken on plenty of times. In fact, he even [taught a HackadayU course on it](. Now he'll drop by the Hack Chat to talk all about reverse engineering. Join us with your questions, your exploits, and your ideas on how to go where no hacker has gone before. Featured Projects POPULAR BITS [Where We're Going, We Won't Need Keyboards]( [A Liquid-Cooled Companion for Your Mobile Gaming Needs]( [This Portable Server is Dripping in Cyberpunk Style]( [This Wearable is Literally Bursting with Sensors]( 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. [Hackaday Supercon 6 - Nov. 4 - 6]( Yes, it's true! No more Remoticon -- the 2022 Hackaday Superconference is on, live from Pasadena! [Tickets are on sale now]( and we'll be sharing info on speakers and workshops soon. 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