mutantC_V1 All the info you need to make one

First introduction to mutantC handheld to the world.

Some of the featrures of it.

  • Sliding keybaord with 43 customizable keybaord.
  • Supports all the Raspberry Pi 2/3/4 or simillar SBCs.
  • Can have 3.5 or 4 inch LCD display.

Getting started

CheckOut mutantC_V4 as it is successor of this from here.

Take a look at this in 3D using AutoDesk Fusion 360 Online.

A Raspberry-pi handheld platform with a physical keyboard, Display and Expansion header for add-on boards (Like Arduino Shield).

Here we will discuss what you need to build one. This device is very easy to make, you don't need lots of tools and parts.

No codding skill is needed. just basic stuff like upload a code to Arduino, little skill in Linux CMD line to install the driver. Little soldering skill that's all.

Parts list

You need this parts to make one for your self (this are not affiliate links):

  • Raspberry-pi - zero, 2, 3. (pi4 is not supported, also it is too hot for this application without a fan).
  • LCD - 3.5 inch GPIO LCD or 4.0 inch GPIO LCD
  • Arduino for keyboard - SparkFun Pro Micro.
  • Push buttons - 6x5x5 mm, 43 pieces.
  • Printed PCB - Display_PCB or Main_PCB
  • 3d parts - 6 (1 optional)
  • FPC-connector - 2 pis (1mm pitch- 16 pin) link .
  • FPC-cable - 1 pis (1mm pitch- 16 pin) link .
  • Screw - 10 mm, 1.8mm width. .

Download

All the 3d parts, PCB and Gerber files, keyboard firmware are in Gitlab and free to download and use:

Build Guide

I added the build guide in Instructables as it is perfect place for it:

Pictures