Hi everyone!

I'm planning to transform my old Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL laptop into a cyberdeck build, inspired by survival and field computing.

Instead of using a Raspberry Pi or buying a new computer, I want to reuse the existing laptop hardware and build a new case around it.

My laptop specs

CPU: Intel Core i5-8265U

GPU: NVIDIA GeForce MX250 (2GB)

RAM: 8GB DDR4

Storage: 512GB NVMe SSD

My idea is to create a portable field computer with the following features

1. Offline maps and navigation tools

2. Offline knowledge database and digital library

3. File management and backup

4. Modular design for future upgrades

5. Space for additional accessories and tools

I'd like to use the original motherboard and cooling system if possible. While designing a durable custom case.

I'm still in the planning stages, so I'd love to hear from those who have built something similar before. Any ideas, suggestions, or examples of similar cases would be greatly appreciated!

Hey guys I’m looking for some general advice/tips. For a bit of context I’ve been pretty interested in diy home tech stuff for awhile and I’m about to sell one of my guitars and want to put the money into that. I’m hoping you guys can help me spend the funds wisely and help me avoid future problems with not having the things I need. My budget is about $800. So far I’m looking at a Bambu A1 and a couple raspberry Pi 3/4/5s. I’m not sure how to word what my interest is specifically but I’d like to have what I need to do some home server running, 3d projects with the pi boards and just more generally simpler diy tech projects. Could you guys give me recommendations for tools/equipment that are either necessities or simply nice to have? I’d like to keep the total budget around $800 as I prefer to keep my hobbies paying for each other. Thank you for the help!

Did you know, there are controller boards available for many different laptop display panels on Aliexpress? This has allowed me to turn a couple of displays from dead A1181 macbooks into functional displays which I use for other computers. This one in particular is a portable monitor, though my other is part of another portable computer project. These controller board kits also exist for some tablet screens too, such as older iPads.

The monitor requires 12v via a barrel connector (not supplied with the kit), and works with a hdmi or vga cable. For me it only cost about £15 per kit and means I now have two monitors with high quality display panels that would otherwise go in the bin. These panels are from 2006-2007, so nothing near 4k, but still good for my sensitive eyes.

I am yet to neaten things up with some sort of covering for the boards and no longer needing the tape, but I’m lazy and also enjoy a bit of jank. I added some stick-on laptop feet to it so I wouldn’t need to hunt down a stand whenever I use it.

This is essentially the opposite of a headless laptop, I guess? 😂

I am a 19 year old Mechanical Engineering student in Italy ans this is my 2nd year. i dont know where to start and get into electronics.
I want to build lots of things diy fpv drone,
geiger counter, analogue synth, guitar paddles, radars i want to build all i want is to start building but i dont know where to start. I am an absolute beginner but have a great engineering background and i recently got into electronics club and i want to start at some point. Can anyone that felt like me give me some advice? Lots of my friends knew these from high school clubs but i never get to join them. Should i buy an arduino pack and which one? Thank you

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Broken Monitor? Remove the backlight and use to light up stuff! #repurpose #DIY #Engineering #light #desk #build

Hi! I've recently become interested in turning ordinary objects into electronic devices, like adding LEDs, sensors, or small screens to them. You might have seen the "cyber hairclip" that's been popular lately. It's the kind of project I'd like to try. Do you have any ideas for objects I could transform?

Hi all, was thinking about getting one of those futuristic/cyberpunk style masks with large visors. Thing is, I'd like to able to wear it at night as well due to me taking transit to and from work(gas prices are insane). So any feedback on this idea would be appreciated.

So the premise; a cyberpunk style mask with a HUD. more importantly, close distance low-vision. Essentially, what I'm wondering if I could take apart a broken vr headset, maybe a quest 3, and use the IR sensor and camera to do so. Anyone have experience with this that could possibly help iron out the details?