Compute

Single-board computers, compute modules and microcontrollers.

Raspberry Pi 5
BCM2712 quad-core A76, 4/8/16GB RAM, PCIe 2.0 x1
Needs active cooling under load; 5V/5A supply recommended.
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Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
BCM2711 quad-core A72, 1-8GB RAM
Widest case and HAT compatibility of any Pi.
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Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W
Quad-core A53, 512MB RAM
Low power; good for pocket decks.
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Raspberry Pi Zero WH
BCM2835 1GHz single-core CPU, 512MB RAM, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, pre-soldered 40-pin header
The original Zero WH is slower than the Zero 2 W; Hyper-pi's instructions and physical assembly name this exact board.
Used in: Hyper-pi
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Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4
Same SoC as Pi 4, board-to-board connectors
Requires a carrier board.
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Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5
Same SoC as Pi 5, CM4-compatible footprint
Requires a carrier board.
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Hackberry Pi CM5 base unit
Custom CM5 carrier handheld with 3.95-inch 720×720 touchscreen, 5,000mAh LiPo and BlackBerry keyboard
Sold without a Compute Module 5. Choose the keyboard version carefully; the official repository documents Q10, Q20 and 9900 variants.
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nice!nano wireless keyboard controller
nRF52840 Pro Micro-compatible Bluetooth controller
The source does not state a hardware revision.
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Raspberry Pi Zero W
BCM2835 1GHz single-core CPU, 512MB RAM, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
The PiMech BOM names the original Pi Zero W, not the faster Zero 2 W.
Used in: PiMech Deck
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Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C3
ESP32-C3 RISC-V development board with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Tinycorder firmware targets the XIAO ESP32C3.
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Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+
BCM2837B0 quad-core A53, 1GB RAM, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
The creator's preferred low-power board; Pi 4 and Pi 5 are also described as compatible.
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Radxa Cubie A7S
Allwinner A733 SBC with 8-core CPU, onboard Wi-Fi/Bluetooth and dual 2.54mm GPIO headers
The exact host board specified by the DC34 A7S Cyberdeck. Confirm RAM configuration and header population before ordering.
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Raspberry Pi Pico (RP2040)
Original Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller board with RP2040 and Micro-USB
RadioDeck names the Pico generically; the wiring uses the original RP2040 Pico pinout.
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Luckfox Pico Plus (RV1103)
Linux-capable RV1103 board with 128MB DDR2, Ethernet and GPIO
The LP+ Cyberdeck README names this exact board. No trusted tier-1/2 seller was found on the BuildDeck allowlist; the marketplace search is a fallback.
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MF800 MSM8916 4G hotspot
Battery-powered Qualcomm MSM8916 4G hotspot compatible with the OpenStick Linux project
The Modem Thing creator used the MF800 variant. Marketplace hardware varies; confirm MSM8916/OpenStick compatibility and back up the original partitions before modifying it.
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Seeed Studio XIAO SAMD21
SAMD21 microcontroller board
Runs the source project’s TinyGo HID bridge for the navigation encoder.
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Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32-S3
ESP32-S3 microcontroller board
Used as the dedicated Meshtastic node.
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Framework laptop mainboard
Framework laptop mainboard used as a standalone x86 SBC; processor generation and revision unspecified
Creator BOM. Includes the matching Framework heatsink/fan assembly; confirm revision before buying.
Used in: FrameDeck
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Elite-C keyboard controller
ATmega32U4 mechanical-keyboard controller with USB-C and extra I/O pins
Creator says Elite-C is required because this design uses its additional pins.
Used in: FrameDeck
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Framework Laptop 13 mainboard
Framework 13 mainboard; creator used an 11th-gen Intel board
Exact generation is linked by the creator, but Framework is not currently an allowlisted merchant.
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Raspberry Pi Pico
RP2040 microcontroller board
The Rasti Computer BOM says Raspberry Pi Pico; the separate keyboard repository now names RP2040-Zero, so confirm the intended revision.
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Paper Pi keyboard microcontroller (unspecified)
QMK-capable keyboard controller; exact board is unclear
The creator writes “Supermecro Controller,” which is not enough to identify a product. A Pro Micro-compatible board is only a closest-match search, not a confirmed substitute.
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LILYGO T-Deck Plus
ESP32-S3 handheld with hardware keyboard, trackball, touch display and microSD slot
PocketSSH is written specifically for the T-Deck Plus. Confirm the Plus model before ordering; the repository documents SPI-mode microSD access for this hardware.
Used in: PocketSSH
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M5Stack Tab5
ESP32-P4 with ESP32-C6 wireless module, 5-inch 1280×720 capacitive touchscreen, camera and audio
DECK//OS targets the M5Stack Tab5. The creator does not state whether the battery-free C145 or battery-equipped K145 variant was used, so both distributor listings are provided.
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LILYGO T-Deck ESP32-S3 development board
ESP32-S3 handheld development board with 2.8-inch 320×240 display, keyboard, trackball, speaker and microSD slot
The ESP32Berry README names the original T-Deck. Listings for T-Deck Plus are a different revision; verify the board revision before ordering.
Used in: ESP32Berry
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MF800 MSM8916 4G hotspot
Battery-powered MSM8916 LTE/Wi-Fi hotspot compatible with OpenStick
The Modem Thing creator used the MF800. Revisions and cellular-band support vary, so compare PCB layout and modem bands before ordering.
Used in: Modem Thing
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Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C3
Compact ESP32-C3 development board with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE
Exact microcontroller board named in the Tinycorder README and BOM.
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Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+
Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+, 1GB RAM, 1.4GHz quad-core CPU, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
The Bumble Berry Pi creator used a 3B+ for lower cost and power draw, while noting that a Pi 4 or Pi 5 can also be used. Confirm enclosure and connector fit if substituting another model.
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ittyPDA custom PCB assembly
Four-layer two-board PCB sandwich with STM32F411RET6, keyboard matrix, USB-C charging and display connector
Fabricate from the repository Gerbers and assembly files. The creator's parts-bom.csv documents the component order, but its quantities cover a fabrication batch rather than one finished unit. No repository license is declared, so do not assume permission to sell boards.
Used in: ittyPDA
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LattePanda Alpha 864s
Intel Core m3-8100Y SBC, 8GB RAM, 64GB eMMC
Exact compute board named by the Mu Cyberdeck creator.
Used in: Mu Cyberdeck
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Banana Pi BPI-M2 Zero
Allwinner H2+ single-board computer with 512MB RAM and Wi-Fi
The QAZ Cyberdeck creator uses the M2 Zero, not the M5 stated in an earlier draft. No trusted tier-1/2 seller on the allowlist was found.
Used in: QAZ Cyberdeck
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Raspberry Pi 3 (revision unspecified)
Raspberry Pi 3 family single-board computer; exact Model B or B+ revision not stated
Cyberdeck PICO8 names only “RPI 3.” Confirm the board revision and connector positions against the official enclosure before ordering.
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Waveshare ESP32-S3-RLCD-4.2 reflective LCD board
ESP32-S3 development board with 4.2-inch 400×300 ST7305 reflective LCD
The cYbErDeCk BOM names this exact RLCD-4.2 board and explicitly warns that an e-paper or other ESP32-S3 display board will not fit.
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SparkFun Pro Micro RP2040
RP2040 microcontroller board in the Pro Micro form factor
Exact controller named in the RP2040 CyberDeck README.
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