I'm a Steam Deck and Lenovo Legion Go user, so this was a great recommendation of a video, lol. Massive respect for being able to crank out your own gaming machine yourself, that looks so close to the ones built by multi-million-dollar companies and factories. It's a massive feat.
@@AyushGupta-wn6zd I would say because windows plays everything that the deck doesn´t. The deck is good for what it does but only playing a limited STEAM lib only is a downside to me since i have games on other platforms like Epic and MS store.
@@85crazytechlaz Wdym super late? Handhelds were around for almost as long as home consoles. They will just keep improving. Switch 2 for instance will only be 3 years old in 2028, with a lite version likely to release
HOLY MOLY! The quality of that is astonishing. I can't believe how much you fit into a 12 minute video. I'd love a deeper dive into each of those components (both the 3d printed parts, and the PCBs).
Thanks! This was mostly just a recap that's lighter on details for the purpose of reaching a larger audience. If you want more details, there's an entire playlist with 9 other videos as I worked through the project! ruclips.net/p/PLy9j9_dmmg2TrMOIG65j3nOELqgDXPkkn
@@cncdan Sorry, yes I saw those after I made my comment. What an amazing set of videos. One question I had was how you set on the different button types? I think I've see two types you've in other projects, and I'm not sure on the terminology. One is like an interleaved pattern on the PCB that the button completed the connection of (I think it might be called 'conductive rubber membrane'), and another is regular low-profile push switches, with a sandwich of a membrane and a cap. Yet another I've seen in someone else's videos look like bubble switches, but still use a membrane + cap.
I've watched countless videos of people makin their own steam decks, and with every video, its been a steady and progressive upgrade with each itteration. This is the best video of a self made steam deck project i have seen to date. YOU'VE DONE AN AMAZING JOB
each video is getting better and better... single handed making dreams come true .We need guys like you on the forefront of this handheld gaming stuff to help even out the industry.❤🎉
Talk about how dang much you've learned with the NUCdeck, this appears to have been a complete breeze comparatively! So excited to see this and gives me inspiration for something similar. Keep on!
that's pretty damn impressive! good job! here's a new milestone for you: learn micro soldering and get the proper equipment. then you'll be able to remove every single port and connector from pcbs and replace them with fpc to make your assembly even thinner!
I assembled all of those PCB's besides the PC obviously, I've got a reasonable grasp on soldering 😉 I aim to make these projects the least intimidating I can and removing a bunch of ports from a mini pc that cost hundreds of dollars isn't most peoples idea of fun 🤣 I'm definitely considering doing another build in the future and maybe I'll go a bit crazy with it and remove ports and make custom coolers etc. Would make for a cool video!
@cncdan well I don't mean for it to be an incentive for others to try and do something like this, obviously! But going crazy with the build will make a good content for sure!
This is absolutely fantastic. Fun idea for a business. Make a shell with and partner with a mini PC company and build the first user upgradable handheld. Definitely a huge DIY community that would love to able to build out and mod, but don't have the skills to design and code for things like a BMS
Great job Dan! I would love to see you tackle anything but use one of those cheap ili9341 LCD screens, or something more budget but I'm just rambling looking forward to the next video!
I've used one of those in my little Gameboy build. Take a look through my shorts for it. I'll be revisiting it at some point probably next year and the screen is something I want to try and upgrade as I actually wasn't happy with the ili9341 based screen I used
I think a way to hide the hdmi adapter would be to design a "hump" that covers and protects it while also being a spot to mount/integrate a webcam, it would also be cool to be able to flip the webcam around to face forward giving it a sort of nintendo DSi function. or have two, one facing forward and one back.
Yeah, I thought about making a little clip on printed cover for it. I'm not too fussed on the webcam personally but you definitely could fit one in there somewhere as the ones built into laptop screens are absolutely tiny!
@@cncdan yes a simple cover to cover the back of the PCB and maybe protect that flex cable would be a good idea. congrats the ZenDeck turned out very good. Curious to see the new idea you have.
That was awesome! For the next device, maybe an Oculink port would be a good idea. Another idea is a slide-out keyboard because virtual keyboards suck. Just like how an analog stick isn't a replacement for a trackpad.
That actually sounds like a good idea to actually build a DIY Steam Deck, but if I were to suggest some improvements, it would be to have something to hide the HDMI plug, and add in an M.2 NVMe port for M.2 NVMe drives.
The mini PC has a built in M.2 slot, so no need for any more of them. As for hiding the HDMI, it definitely can be done but it involves removing the HDMI port from the mini PC, essentially rendering it useless if I decide to pull it out and upgrade the system. It was also one of the more intimidating steps I took on the previous project so I wanted a solution that was still good enough for people that weren't game to start removing ports!
@@cncdan Unless you have a case redesign for the HDMI perhaps? Also, I wonder how much would every part cost to build a ZenDeck (with the OS which I have seen from WULFF DEN's video on turning an Asus Rog Ally PC into a custom Steam Deck) compared to the 1TB Steam Deck OLED?
This is so cool! Id love to see someone make a Steam Deck Lite, like the Switch did. A small Steam Deck, looking exactly how it does, just made to be smaller. Even if it can only play 2D games like celeste it would be cool!
Amazing work. Great video. I'm currently building something like this as well. I'm inspired by DIY Dr. K style build with dedicated gpu with the mini pc.
Wow! You really make this look easy! Fantastic job on everything! Valve should hire you to be a part of their creative team. Btw, what’s the name of that dubstep track you used during your reveal? I really dug it!
Great project and design. I would've used the deck stick/button layout, it's far more comfortable to have the sticks closer to the display, as they are used more often.
Thanks! Controller layout is largely a personal preference. There does seem to be quite a few people who are fans of the Wii U layout and I'm one of them, although I've never actually held a steam deck in my hands so I have no point of reference for comparison sadly!
@tom611 Thankyou, that was the aim! @davidsentanu7836 it is sloped and rounded about as much as I could manage, maybe it wasn't super obvious in the video? If I decreased the angle of the sides further they would extend right out to the area your fingertips occupy and make the grip less comfortable!
you are a giga chad! brotha could you please make a follow up vid showing some gameplay of "newer" game titles with on screen info such as: temps, CPU usage, Frames etc. Thanks for the great content and hard work making this video.
Can you imagine! My next portable probably will be something small as I want to upgrade my Pi powered gameboy pocket but I've got a few other things lined up first!
You made some design choices throughout that I would have loved to see put through their paces in the end, just to get a better idea of how it turned out.
There is an entire playlist of other videos on the project that cover most of the choices in greater detail. If you have any specific questions let me know and I'll do my best to answer! ruclips.net/p/PLy9j9_dmmg2TrMOIG65j3nOELqgDXPkkn
I love the project, i have been following it since the beginning and it's very interesting, and it came out great. Will we get some performance benchmarks maybe? maybe a direct comparison to the steam deck, running some heavier games on it etc.
I'd need to find a list of games that have already been benchmarked on the steam deck and see if I own any of them. I can tell you now it won't have the performance of the steam deck with this APU but there's nothing to stop you using a newer mini pc except cost!
Oh man.. Looking so good. Have to make this once my deck dies.. Would love to see user replacable / pluggable batteries like the good old Gameboy. For 18650s, the holders should be easily mountable on the case, but may not have as much capacity as the 21700. Good job still!
Pretty sure you can get holders for 21700 cells too. I would've loved to do something like that, but this thing is already big and heavy and holders would've definitely forced me to make it larger. Definitely something I will consider for some future projects though!
to avoid the hdmi coming out the top desoolder the hdmi from both the screen and board. the design a pcb that "stacks on top of the hdmi pins and converts it to a flex cable. you could also probably use a switch to change thee direction of the power in the hdmi signal to swap between an internal and external screen as well
I’d love to see you take a crack at a neo-steam machine/steam controller setup! So mostly just a new steam controller since you just need a mini PC to go next to your TV tbh
I may or may not be working on a standalone controller already! And I'd love to build a steam machine for TV gaming. Just need to get a sponsor on board as I can't justify the spend on the parts right now! 😢
this is a bit of a long shot but for one of your next projects could you try making a successor to the will u pro controller? that layout is sooo good and its a shame that no one else is making a controller with such a layout with rumble and gryo, just a thought.
Thanks for the Super thanks! I would've replied earlier but a storm here today plunged us back into the dark ages for most of the day 🤣 I kept it all internal on my previous project by removing the HDMI port on the PC and replacing it with an FFC connector. I could've moved the PC down further in the housing on this one but then I wouldn't have had external access to the USB ports on the top of the device. The port removal option is probably the best way to do it but its a risky undertaking and renders the PC useless if you ever need to take it back out of the handheld (in the event of an upgrade for instance).
7:04 you probably could use UV resin to thicken up the plastic by brushing it on and curing it and repeat until it works for you. Like on the inside, unless that'll make things complicated? This is just an idea for the future of course if you want to try it out😊
Probably not worth the hassle in this particular instance as the plastic needs to be thin there so if I thickened it up the trackpad may not sit flat in its pocket. Its a good idea though and does make me wonder how well the resin would stick to the HDPE!
If Beelink makes all future NUC PCB´s the same dimensions and keep the heatsink the same height it would be very easy to upgrade this device. Disconnect all USB´s and the HDMI swap out the MB connect everything back together. Basically like the framework Laptop´s
Here's hoping! This is one of the reasons I used the HDMI adapter that a lot of people don't seem to like. On the last project I removed the HDMI port and replaced it with an FFC connector so it could all be internal, but it makes upgrades harder and basically renders the PC that's coming back out of the system useless.
Wow this was brilliant, amazing design and build! You're very talented. Would love to know the details of that power management board. Did you build it? I didn't understand why the HDMI connector was sticking out the top, it wasn't really explained.
I had other options for the HDMI, you could remove the port from the mini pc but that's a risky opperation and renders the PC useless if you decide to remove it from the handheld later (to upgrade, for instance). So I came up with a solution that works and doesn't get in the way too much. As for the power management, yes its my own design. Here's a video that explains it a little better! ruclips.net/video/iNtEfR5Lb-k/видео.html
Yeah, it just didn't lend itself to the LED rings as the light would shine brighter through the housing than the rings. I'm still not fully happy with this housing so I'll likely end up making another one out of Acrylic anyway at some stage 😁
Thanks! Besides the potentially flakey paint, I'm very happy with it! A lot of people seem to like the DS layout. I'll keep it in mind if I make another handheld project in the future!
I own the ROG ALLY X got it for my birthday last month, great machine won't be replacing it anytime soon...wait for the Z3 Extreme to come out or should I Buy a MINI PC in the future to replace my current rig might have someone convert the mini pc into a handheld :)
Yes, we are absolutely spoiled for choice at the moment with powerful handheld gaming machines. When I first started thinking about the original NucDeck, the only pc handheld you could get was the Aya Neo. I was checking the specs on that today and this is actually a bit faster than that, and its only a couple of years old now!
@@cncdan yeah but your idea tops it, as mini PCs are faster than the current handhelds. wait for the Strix Halo APUs to come out, I'd love to see you make a nucdeck with that APU .
I’d also love to see some tech channel get to look this over and show it off, although with shipping prices you’d probably have to find someone in the country to loan it to…
Yeah, I wouldn't really be keen on shipping it somewhere if I could avoid it. If they are a big enough tech company they can just fly me there with it 😁
Aweomse! can't wait for the files.. Would be great to be able to buy a kit from you with the machined parts and/or other difficult to obtain parts. Are you planning on that?
Probably will. I might design a little cover for it to prevent it getting caught on anything. I could've removed the HDMI port from the PC and run the cable inside the housing but then I wouldn't be able to recyle the computer if I upgrade in future!
@@cncdan Simple fix instead of having to De-solder HDMI Connector from the Mobo I suppose though. Function over form ! I do like the idea of just some rounded "bump" to cover, protect and give it a little more ascetic for the overall unit ? Like a pair of old Skool Car Tail Wings or Fins on either side for some symmetry and a little extra space to fit some later "extra" in on the other side ? lol.
rumble motors look too big and might eat alot of juice while working , could have better runtime by using some haptics taken from earphones (some of them do to "improve" bass) or even straight up from a steam deck replacement parts
I just randomly got this video recommended, but I can confidently say this man is a bad ass
same wtf lol
Just the RUclips algorithm doing its thing. Obviously its found the right people, thanks for watching!
same, awesome vid bro
Just incase, there is a vid about some guy who made a ps4 portable on his garage.
Turned out damn good, looking forward to the file releases because I might need to take some "inspiration" from your shoulder button designs
Will do my best to get them up ASAP!
I'm a Steam Deck and Lenovo Legion Go user, so this was a great recommendation of a video, lol. Massive respect for being able to crank out your own gaming machine yourself, that looks so close to the ones built by multi-million-dollar companies and factories. It's a massive feat.
There's certainly room for visual improvement.
Streamlining things a bit more and whatnot.
But this should do very well indeed!
why do you have both?
Thankyou! Glad you enjoyed it!
@@AyushGupta-wn6zd I would say because windows plays everything that the deck doesn´t. The deck is good for what it does but only playing a limited STEAM lib only is a downside to me since i have games on other platforms like Epic and MS store.
Soooo...microsoft said their handheld is going to take a while still lol.
They need to hire him.
Yeah "supposedly" they said 2028 lmao 🤣🤣🤣 smfh and then they will be super late to the handheld gaming era lol
@@85crazytechlaz
Wdym super late? Handhelds were around for almost as long as home consoles. They will just keep improving. Switch 2 for instance will only be 3 years old in 2028, with a lite version likely to release
I mean, obviously right?! They need to overhaul an OS that makes sense on a handheld.
If someone from Microsoft is reading this, happy to help! Shoot me a message! 😉
HOLY MOLY! The quality of that is astonishing. I can't believe how much you fit into a 12 minute video. I'd love a deeper dive into each of those components (both the 3d printed parts, and the PCBs).
Thanks! This was mostly just a recap that's lighter on details for the purpose of reaching a larger audience. If you want more details, there's an entire playlist with 9 other videos as I worked through the project! ruclips.net/p/PLy9j9_dmmg2TrMOIG65j3nOELqgDXPkkn
@@cncdan Sorry, yes I saw those after I made my comment. What an amazing set of videos. One question I had was how you set on the different button types? I think I've see two types you've in other projects, and I'm not sure on the terminology. One is like an interleaved pattern on the PCB that the button completed the connection of (I think it might be called 'conductive rubber membrane'), and another is regular low-profile push switches, with a sandwich of a membrane and a cap. Yet another I've seen in someone else's videos look like bubble switches, but still use a membrane + cap.
I've watched countless videos of people makin their own steam decks, and with every video, its been a steady and progressive upgrade with each itteration. This is the best video of a self made steam deck project i have seen to date. YOU'VE DONE AN AMAZING JOB
Thankyou!
This is awesome
Because now you could swap out the main board and upgrade as new tech comes out and not have to replace the whole unit
Absolutely beautiful! Great job Dan. What a journey it has been.
Thankyou! A journey it definitely has been!
each video is getting better and better... single handed making dreams come true .We need guys like you on the forefront of this handheld gaming stuff to help even out the industry.❤🎉
Thankyou, doing my best!
Talk about how dang much you've learned with the NUCdeck, this appears to have been a complete breeze comparatively!
So excited to see this and gives me inspiration for something similar.
Keep on!
I did steal most of the power management from the NucDeck design, so yes it was a bit easier this time around!
Much love and respect.Been following you from the start. From Brunei
Thankyou, appreciate the support!
that's pretty damn impressive! good job! here's a new milestone for you: learn micro soldering and get the proper equipment. then you'll be able to remove every single port and connector from pcbs and replace them with fpc to make your assembly even thinner!
I assembled all of those PCB's besides the PC obviously, I've got a reasonable grasp on soldering 😉 I aim to make these projects the least intimidating I can and removing a bunch of ports from a mini pc that cost hundreds of dollars isn't most peoples idea of fun 🤣 I'm definitely considering doing another build in the future and maybe I'll go a bit crazy with it and remove ports and make custom coolers etc. Would make for a cool video!
@cncdan well I don't mean for it to be an incentive for others to try and do something like this, obviously! But going crazy with the build will make a good content for sure!
This is one of the best DIY HHPC builds that I have seen yet. Great attention to detail.
Thanks!
@cncdan No problem. Credit where credit is due. Ya know.
First time I've seen someone include rumble in their custom console build. Awesome video as well, very well done
I don’t even know how you could do it, but a transparent case for this would be so cool to be able to see all the work that’s inside
I love the full size USB 3.0 ports on the top.
What an amazing build buddy! People like you deserve much respect for putting yourself in such a dificult situation. Much love from Brazil!
I am watching you from France and frankly, it is a beautiful project, well done.
This is absolutely fantastic. Fun idea for a business. Make a shell with and partner with a mini PC company and build the first user upgradable handheld. Definitely a huge DIY community that would love to able to build out and mod, but don't have the skills to design and code for things like a BMS
Seriously liked how this ended up as!
The weird little stick out bit on the top is a little odd. But also adds some "cyberpunk" to the design.
Pretty amazing the quality of content that u are giving us, thank you ! Interesting, informative and really creative
This was a crazy watch. So impressed. Amazing work.
Wow. YT algorithm served up and I immediately subscribed. It’s guys like this that give me hope for humanity!
the wiiu stick layout truly is amazing, i wish more handhelds would use it. great job on intergrating it on yours!
Yes, I love it! Heaps more comfortable than my previous attempt!
Great job Dan! I would love to see you tackle anything but use one of those cheap ili9341 LCD screens, or something more budget but I'm just rambling looking forward to the next video!
I've used one of those in my little Gameboy build. Take a look through my shorts for it. I'll be revisiting it at some point probably next year and the screen is something I want to try and upgrade as I actually wasn't happy with the ili9341 based screen I used
Simply brilliant. So much work but you did an amazing job. Good work fella.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
I loved everybit of this journey from the very beginning. Keep up the great work bro!!!
Thanks, will do!
great project cant wait to see what will you do with the future chips that are coming out
Thanks! I'd love to upgrade it to a more powerful system at some point in the future!
I think a way to hide the hdmi adapter would be to design a "hump" that covers and protects it while also being a spot to mount/integrate a webcam, it would also be cool to be able to flip the webcam around to face forward giving it a sort of nintendo DSi function. or have two, one facing forward and one back.
Yeah, I thought about making a little clip on printed cover for it. I'm not too fussed on the webcam personally but you definitely could fit one in there somewhere as the ones built into laptop screens are absolutely tiny!
@@cncdan yes a simple cover to cover the back of the PCB and maybe protect that flex cable would be a good idea. congrats the ZenDeck turned out very good. Curious to see the new idea you have.
That was awesome! For the next device, maybe an Oculink port would be a good idea.
Another idea is a slide-out keyboard because virtual keyboards suck. Just like how an analog stick isn't a replacement for a trackpad.
This is something I wish Framework worked with Valve to make on their future generations.
This is amazing the time and effort to perfect your work is really awesome. Thank you 😀
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
That actually sounds like a good idea to actually build a DIY Steam Deck, but if I were to suggest some improvements, it would be to have something to hide the HDMI plug, and add in an M.2 NVMe port for M.2 NVMe drives.
The mini PC has a built in M.2 slot, so no need for any more of them. As for hiding the HDMI, it definitely can be done but it involves removing the HDMI port from the mini PC, essentially rendering it useless if I decide to pull it out and upgrade the system. It was also one of the more intimidating steps I took on the previous project so I wanted a solution that was still good enough for people that weren't game to start removing ports!
@@cncdan Unless you have a case redesign for the HDMI perhaps? Also, I wonder how much would every part cost to build a ZenDeck (with the OS which I have seen from WULFF DEN's video on turning an Asus Rog Ally PC into a custom Steam Deck) compared to the 1TB Steam Deck OLED?
Yooo, this is so cool! All your hard work definitely paid off.
Thanks, I'm really happy with how it turned out! Can't wait to get stuck into something a bit different now, I need a break from handhelds for a bit!
Been a great journey! Turned out amazing
Sure has! Looking forward to some less stressful projects for a little while 😅
This is so cool! Id love to see someone make a Steam Deck Lite, like the Switch did. A small Steam Deck, looking exactly how it does, just made to be smaller. Even if it can only play 2D games like celeste it would be cool!
This thing is absolutely beautiful
Very good you have done an excellent job man I'm proud to see how far this has gone
Thanks!
Amazing work. Great video.
I'm currently building something like this as well.
I'm inspired by DIY Dr. K style build with dedicated gpu with the mini pc.
Wow! You really make this look easy! Fantastic job on everything! Valve should hire you to be a part of their creative team.
Btw, what’s the name of that dubstep track you used during your reveal? I really dug it!
Great project and design.
I would've used the deck stick/button layout, it's far more comfortable to have the sticks closer to the display, as they are used more often.
Thanks! Controller layout is largely a personal preference. There does seem to be quite a few people who are fans of the Wii U layout and I'm one of them, although I've never actually held a steam deck in my hands so I have no point of reference for comparison sadly!
This looks so good dude. It looks as if it is a factory made product. Amazing
Thankyou! I've made 6 of these things now so I'm definitely starting to get the hang of it haha
Greetings from Italy. You did really a wonderful job
Thanks! And greetings right back to you from Australia!
If the paint doesnt hold up, have PCBway make a shell in a clear tinted material so you dont have to paint it.
Very nice. Without the bump on the back, I doubt the average person would think that it was anything other than a normal handheld gaming PC.
Could have been sloped / rounded a little bit tbh.
@@davidsentanu7836 Have you got a link to your custom build we could take a look at?
@tom611 Thankyou, that was the aim!
@davidsentanu7836 it is sloped and rounded about as much as I could manage, maybe it wasn't super obvious in the video? If I decreased the angle of the sides further they would extend right out to the area your fingertips occupy and make the grip less comfortable!
very nice, would love to see something with the new ryzen chips as their gpu's are great.
Even this slightly older Ryzen does a very good job for my needs. I may consider upgrading it in the future though if I need more power!
you are a giga chad! brotha could you please make a follow up vid showing some gameplay of "newer" game titles with on screen info such as: temps, CPU usage, Frames etc. Thanks for the great content and hard work making this video.
Next project idea: Pocketable PC? Like a 3ds-sized device running steam os/windows.
Windows would be a nightmare to navigate in a 3" screen.
Can you imagine! My next portable probably will be something small as I want to upgrade my Pi powered gameboy pocket but I've got a few other things lined up first!
You made some design choices throughout that I would have loved to see put through their paces in the end, just to get a better idea of how it turned out.
There is an entire playlist of other videos on the project that cover most of the choices in greater detail. If you have any specific questions let me know and I'll do my best to answer! ruclips.net/p/PLy9j9_dmmg2TrMOIG65j3nOELqgDXPkkn
good job on production quality
Thankyou, I've been trying to improve on as many aspects as I can!
I love the project, i have been following it since the beginning and it's very interesting, and it came out great. Will we get some performance benchmarks maybe? maybe a direct comparison to the steam deck, running some heavier games on it etc.
I'd need to find a list of games that have already been benchmarked on the steam deck and see if I own any of them. I can tell you now it won't have the performance of the steam deck with this APU but there's nothing to stop you using a newer mini pc except cost!
Well done! Amazing what you've done, respect!
Thankyou!
Great video, absolutely superb design
Thank you!
Oh man.. Looking so good.
Have to make this once my deck dies..
Would love to see user replacable / pluggable batteries like the good old Gameboy. For 18650s, the holders should be easily mountable on the case, but may not have as much capacity as the 21700.
Good job still!
Pretty sure you can get holders for 21700 cells too. I would've loved to do something like that, but this thing is already big and heavy and holders would've definitely forced me to make it larger. Definitely something I will consider for some future projects though!
to avoid the hdmi coming out the top desoolder the hdmi from both the screen and board. the design a pcb that "stacks on top of the hdmi pins and converts it to a flex cable. you could also probably use a switch to change thee direction of the power in the hdmi signal to swap between an internal and external screen as well
Hah, I always kicked around the idea of turning a minipc/nuc into a portable console/umpc. It looks awesome!
Thankyou!
So cool project, thanks sharing with us 😉
What type of pcb do you used for power and batteries ?
Thanks!
I did a whole episode on power managment so hopefully this will answer your questions! ruclips.net/video/iNtEfR5Lb-k/видео.html
After seeing this video, I'm surprised companies like beelink haven't started selling upgrade kits like that, yet...
I’d love to see you take a crack at a neo-steam machine/steam controller setup! So mostly just a new steam controller since you just need a mini PC to go next to your TV tbh
I may or may not be working on a standalone controller already! And I'd love to build a steam machine for TV gaming. Just need to get a sponsor on board as I can't justify the spend on the parts right now! 😢
this is a bit of a long shot but for one of your next projects could you try making a successor to the will u pro controller? that layout is sooo good and its a shame that no one else is making a controller with such a layout with rumble and gryo, just a thought.
You might've just read my mind!
Your work is amazing, may I ask why you feed the HDMI out and back in as opposed to adjusting the shell size to keep it all internal?
Thanks for the Super thanks! I would've replied earlier but a storm here today plunged us back into the dark ages for most of the day 🤣 I kept it all internal on my previous project by removing the HDMI port on the PC and replacing it with an FFC connector. I could've moved the PC down further in the housing on this one but then I wouldn't have had external access to the USB ports on the top of the device. The port removal option is probably the best way to do it but its a risky undertaking and renders the PC useless if you ever need to take it back out of the handheld (in the event of an upgrade for instance).
Are there more budget and still decent options for mini PC base?
Wow just see it on recommended video, cool stuff🎉🎉🎉
Awesome build! Is this something youll be selling eventually or just a fun project?
7:04 you probably could use UV resin to thicken up the plastic by brushing it on and curing it and repeat until it works for you. Like on the inside, unless that'll make things complicated? This is just an idea for the future of course if you want to try it out😊
Probably not worth the hassle in this particular instance as the plastic needs to be thin there so if I thickened it up the trackpad may not sit flat in its pocket. Its a good idea though and does make me wonder how well the resin would stick to the HDPE!
Looks sick! As for where to take it next: that miniPC you used is about the same size as the new Mac Mini...
Can you even game on a mac mini? The mac mini is also about double the price of this mini pc 😬
Absolutely amazing build!
Thankyou!
If Beelink makes all future NUC PCB´s the same dimensions and keep the heatsink the same height it would be very easy to upgrade this device. Disconnect all USB´s and the HDMI swap out the MB connect everything back together. Basically like the framework Laptop´s
Here's hoping! This is one of the reasons I used the HDMI adapter that a lot of people don't seem to like. On the last project I removed the HDMI port and replaced it with an FFC connector so it could all be internal, but it makes upgrades harder and basically renders the PC that's coming back out of the system useless.
Wow this was brilliant, amazing design and build! You're very talented. Would love to know the details of that power management board. Did you build it?
I didn't understand why the HDMI connector was sticking out the top, it wasn't really explained.
I had other options for the HDMI, you could remove the port from the mini pc but that's a risky opperation and renders the PC useless if you decide to remove it from the handheld later (to upgrade, for instance). So I came up with a solution that works and doesn't get in the way too much. As for the power management, yes its my own design. Here's a video that explains it a little better! ruclips.net/video/iNtEfR5Lb-k/видео.html
looking so dang good! nice work!
Thanks!
you should start your own mini pc business!
It looks so beautiful, it definitely compete with all these brands dropping Windows PC handles. I subbed because of this video. 😊
Thanks for the sub and glad you enjoyed it!
I think it’s incredible but I really loved the translucent blue from the nucdeck, it would see great to in this
Yeah, it just didn't lend itself to the LED rings as the light would shine brighter through the housing than the rings. I'm still not fully happy with this housing so I'll likely end up making another one out of Acrylic anyway at some stage 😁
@ oh I see, it would look so awesome with a frost translucent and those led rings could illuminate all the case
Omg you nailed it right! Love from 🇵🇭
Thanks!
nice work man!
Thank you! Cheers!
That looks sooooooooo godtier!
A Nintendo DS Style handheld pc would be awesome!
Thanks! Besides the potentially flakey paint, I'm very happy with it! A lot of people seem to like the DS layout. I'll keep it in mind if I make another handheld project in the future!
Man this looks so cool. I want one so badly lol.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I own the ROG ALLY X got it for my birthday last month, great machine won't be replacing it anytime soon...wait for the Z3 Extreme to come out or should I Buy a MINI PC in the future to replace my current rig might have someone convert the mini pc into a handheld :)
Yes, we are absolutely spoiled for choice at the moment with powerful handheld gaming machines. When I first started thinking about the original NucDeck, the only pc handheld you could get was the Aya Neo. I was checking the specs on that today and this is actually a bit faster than that, and its only a couple of years old now!
@@cncdan yeah but your idea tops it, as mini PCs are faster than the current handhelds. wait for the Strix Halo APUs to come out, I'd love to see you make a nucdeck with that APU .
i have some game/fight pad ides we need to link up and make more magic - love the videos and your work
Thankyou! Can always jump on the discord and share your ideas!
I’d also love to see some tech channel get to look this over and show it off, although with shipping prices you’d probably have to find someone in the country to loan it to…
Yeah, I wouldn't really be keen on shipping it somewhere if I could avoid it. If they are a big enough tech company they can just fly me there with it 😁
absolutely insane man, nice
Thankyou!
You are the man dude!
Thanks!
I know this "nuc" PCs are all different but if I could buy something that would allow me to modular swap the main board I would totally do it!
2:01 A man of culture I see.
it’s a 10 year old meme
Aweomse! can't wait for the files.. Would be great to be able to buy a kit from you with the machined parts and/or other difficult to obtain parts. Are you planning on that?
Sounds like a lot of work with little profits.
@@stonededge I agree, but then how will we build one :( i dont have a cnc router
Yeah the kits probably aren't financially viable. Its definitely printable though, so no need for a CNC!
Well done 👍
This handheld is so sick! How much did it all cost at the end?
I haven't dared add it up yet 😅 I will do a cost rundown when I get the github page up with a full bill of materials!
@dankpods would go nuts over this 😂
I'm not sure I'd trust him not to hit it with the 1 gritt...
This is amazing 🔥
Thanks!
awesome build..
Thank you!
Cobalt blue? Like the original alternative on a GBA SP?
It does look a whole heap like that! Its actually just an automotive touchup paint that I just happened to like the look of the colour
nice, though is there a way to design around the ribbon cable, feels like it'll break if it gets caught by something.
Probably will. I might design a little cover for it to prevent it getting caught on anything. I could've removed the HDMI port from the PC and run the cable inside the housing but then I wouldn't be able to recyle the computer if I upgrade in future!
@@cncdan Simple fix instead of having to De-solder HDMI Connector from the Mobo I suppose though. Function over form ! I do like the idea of just some rounded "bump" to cover, protect and give it a little more ascetic for the overall unit ? Like a pair of old Skool Car Tail Wings or Fins on either side for some symmetry and a little extra space to fit some later "extra" in on the other side ? lol.
get this man a sponsor so he can get an AMD AI 9 apu make something out of it!
Please!
Would using a virtual machine on a server also work on hand held
I guess you could, but there are better ways. Remote play is built right into steam which is probably the easiest option to do something like that!
Amazing
Love the series
Glad you enjoyed it!
Mega impressive!
Thanks!
rumble motors look too big and might eat alot of juice while working , could have better runtime by using some haptics taken from earphones (some of them do to "improve" bass) or even straight up from a steam deck replacement parts
What a wonderful video
Thanks!
freaking genius❤
I'm really just a regular guy with a passion for undertaking extremely complicated and stressful projects 😂 Glad you enjoyed it!