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A project log for Yet another BB-Pi

A Raspberry Pi powered pocket computer, utilizing CM4, Pisugar power supply, a blackberry keyboard and 4" display

chris-marketakisChris Marketakis 06/07/2024 at 14:160 Comments

Finally got the time to solder the 20-pin connector on the carrier board and tested the screen and everything works except the hold-to-right click.

I also added a small heatsink.

I followed the instructions on the wiki page but i cannot get it to work.

This is a major issue for me since i originally planned to use a 4-position DIP switch to temporarily disable the keyboard so i could plug external devices on the sole USB port. Right click was essential to navigate the UI.

So...

There is a narrow space that a slim USB hub could fit.

I ordered this one:

Here you can see it on the top left corner:

I have to check when it finally arrives if the cables fit and how easy it is to disassemble.

Finally got some time to do a test print and fitting. Here are some pics:

I am in the final stretch regarding the hardware. I still have to :

After that i can finally assemble the unit and turn to the software side

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