▲ 158 r/MXLinux
3 years ago, I discovered MX, and I haven't been able to switch to anything else ever since.
u/AncientWin9492 — 6 days ago
▲ 9 r/CardPuter
Tried using a Type-C connector shell as a low-profile heatsink. Failed attempt 😅
My Cardputer was running hot, and standard heatsinks were too tall for the case to close. So I tried improvising.. I cut the metallic shell from a type-C header and placed it over the CPU with a thermal pad.
Turns out it was a complete fail! Without any fins or airflow, it just soaked up the heat and trapped it there.
Thought I'd share the test anyway.
Any other suggestions!!??
u/AncientWin9492 — 19 days ago
▲ 97 r/CardPuter
cigarette packs match my Cardputer dimensions perfectly-it's a great option for a stealth case.
u/AncientWin9492 — 24 days ago
▲ 62 r/cyberDeck
My Orange Pi 5 Max Cyberdeck build. Everything fits perfectly, but there's zero room for cables! Need ideas
Hi everyone,
I’ve managed to fit all my components into this rugged case, but I've hit a wall with cable management. There is virtually zero room left for wiring.
The Specs:
SBC: Orange Pi 5 Max
Screen: 7-inch display
Power: 4x 18650 cells (tucked under the keyboard) + Battery indicator + 12V in / 5V out PD trigger
Input: Bluetooth keyboard & trackpad
Case: Shockproof plastic hard case
Right now, everything is just resting in place. I haven't wired anything yet because standard connectors simply won't fit.
u/AncientWin9492 — 1 month ago
▲ 8 r/CardPuter
Looking to build a custom Cardputer firmware from scratch - Where should I start?
Hey everyone
I’ve been diving into the M5Stack Cardputer lately, and it’s an amazing little device.
However, I have a specific use case/idea in mind, and after searching around, I couldn't find any existing firmware or repository that quite fits what I need.
So, I’ve decided to build a custom firmware myself.
The catch? I have absolutely no idea where to start with Cardputer development. I know it’s powered by the ESP32-S3, but I’m looking for some guidance from the community to point me in the right direction.
A few questions for the experts here:
Development Environment: Should I go with VS Code + PlatformIO (ESP-IDF/Arduino framework), or is there a preferred setup specifically for the Cardputer?
Libraries: What are the essential libraries I need for handling the built-in keyboard, screen (ST7789), and audio/IR peripherals smoothly?
Open Source Reference: Are there any clean, well-structured open-source firmware projects (besides the official M5Launcher) that you recommend analyzing to learn the architecture?
Any advice, documentation links, tutorial recommendations, or tips on avoiding common pitfalls would be massively appreciated!
Thanks in advance! 🙏
u/AncientWin9492 — 2 months ago