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Penkesu Computer - A Homebrew Retro-style Handheld PC

Penkēsu (Japanese: ペンケース) is a retro-style handheld device powered by a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, a 7.9 inch widescreen display (400 x 1280 resolution), and a 48-keys ortholinear mechanical keyboard.

Display
Waveshare 7.9inch Capacitive Touch Screen_
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Adafruit DIY HDMI Cable Parts - Right Angle adapter, Mini HDMI adapter, and 20cm Ribbon Cable

Case
Gameboy Advance SP Replacement Hinges_
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3D printed parts (STL files and STEP file)

Electronics
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W_
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3.7V 606090 (or similar size) Li-Po battery

Adafruit PowerBoost 1000C_
Keyboard
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Kailh Low Profile Choc v1 Switches x 48

MBK Choc Low Profile Keycaps x 48_
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1N4148 Diode x 48

Arduino Pro Micro x 1_
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PCB x 1 (gerber file and QMK firmware)”

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