PiNet

by rupal2k · Hard · manifest draft — being verified

A portable Raspberry Pi network-testing station with dual touch and e-paper displays, battery backup, external Wi-Fi and camera support.

rupal2k built PiNet as a self-contained field console for network diagnostics and security labs. The project combines a Raspberry Pi with a seven-inch touch interface, a low-power e-paper status panel, an external Wi-Fi adapter and a UPS board, then layers a browser-based dashboard and modular tool suite on top.

Original: github.com, github.com

Parts

QtyPartPriceBuy
1×Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+
The README hardware list says Raspberry Pi 3 Model B or newer. This catalog entry is the closely related 3 Model B+; builders should confirm enclosure and software compatibility before substituting.
—PiShop.us Search Amazon
1×Official Raspberry Pi 7-inch Touch Display
The README hardware list explicitly names the official Raspberry Pi 7-inch touchscreen.
—PiShop US
1×Waveshare 2.13-inch e-Paper HAT V4
The README hardware list explicitly names and links the Waveshare 2.13-inch e-Paper HAT V4.
—Waveshare
1×Waveshare UPS HAT (D)
The README hardware list explicitly names and links the Waveshare UPS HAT (D).
—Waveshare
1×TP-Link Archer T2U Plus AC600 USB Wi-Fi adapter
The README hardware list explicitly names the TP-Link Archer T2U Plus USB Wi-Fi adapter.
—Amazon
1×Raspberry Pi Camera Module V2
The README hardware list names the Raspberry Pi Camera Module V2 for the optional camera functions.
—PiShop US
Parts cost estimate coming soon: prices are being checked at reputable sellers.

Notes

Official README and MIT repository license checked at commit 73825a7ba5a8d7c947ab02b8fe585b97c4a069ce on 2026-10-30. Kept as draft because the enclosure, keyboard or controller, 21700 battery cell, cabling and fasteners are not specified by exact model or quantity, and the catalog's available Pi 3 Model B+ differs from the README's Model B recommendation.

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