mutantC_V2 All the info you need to make one

New Features in mutantC_V2

mutantC_V2 is successor of mutantC_V1.

This improves big parts and brings new improvements like .

  • Power on/off switch.
  • 18650 battery with charge and discharge protraction .
  • Pi 4 support .
  • Stop position for sliding mechanism.
  • Keyboard layout change led.
  • Adafruit lcd support with brightness adjustment
  • New 5 row keyboard .
  • New 2 shoulder button for navigation.
  • Reduce keyboard power usage .
  • Reduced width from 39mm to 35mm..
  • Added Adafruit STEMMA QT and SparkFun qwiic connector.

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):

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:

Videos

Pictures