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I Built a Cyberdeck with the Compute Module 5 (From Scratch)

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  • Published on Mar 7, 2026

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  • @salimbenbouz
    @salimbenbouz  25 days ago +33

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    • @KiloHotel27
      @KiloHotel27 25 days ago

      Very cool project brother

    • @TheHagamanstube
      @TheHagamanstube 23 days ago

      wtf man? this is frigging beautiful. I wouldn't ever do something like that, cause a 150 euro laptop is like 1000times better, but your design, craftsmanship, and end result is just astonishing. the first cyberdeck that is really in a list of WANNAHAVES! thanks for the video. enjoyed every moment of it.

    • @MarcusFigueroa-m9s
      @MarcusFigueroa-m9s 22 days ago

      You goated, dude

    • @thomgizziz
      @thomgizziz 20 days ago

      You are delusional. You made something that took a bunch of time and money and it is worse than what you can buy and you are trying to cope hard. It is good you got some skills but that doesn't suddenly make it good when you have better alternatives. Stop lying to yourself and others.

    • @KiloHotel27
      @KiloHotel27 20 days ago +1

      ​@thomgizziz You gotta calm down kid, maybe build something you could be proud of 👍🏻

  • @Blue-eu5qn
    @Blue-eu5qn 24 days ago +258

    Holy cow the thumbnail wasn't a bait and switch. This cyberdeck is clean af.

    • @pixel307
      @pixel307 23 days ago +8

      i thought same hes goated

    • @Blue-eu5qn
      @Blue-eu5qn 22 days ago +1

      @Muspellheimrr Why are you trying to take away from this guys accomplishment? Go make your own video Mr. No Content.

    • @thomgizziz
      @thomgizziz 20 days ago +1

      It is not. It is rather clunky.

    • @Blue-eu5qn
      @Blue-eu5qn 20 days ago +11

      @thomgizziz Ok please show us the cyber deck that we should like. If you cant show us then make one that is better than this.
      Two things you will never do XD

    • @Faiq_h
      @Faiq_h 4 days ago

      welcome to the channel, the thumbnail is never anything short of what you will see and it is amazing.

  • @SandraKane-w6e
    @SandraKane-w6e 25 days ago +216

    I have watched way too many cyberdeck builds over the last two years or so, but this is 100% my favourite in terms of design and video quality in itself, great work my guy!

    • @willkrummeck
      @willkrummeck 22 days ago +2

      Cool, did you make a playlist?

    • @SandraKane-w6e
      @SandraKane-w6e 20 days ago +3

      @willkrummeck Wait that's actually a really cool idea, will update if I ever do create one

  • @giuliano108
    @giuliano108 25 days ago +310

    This is ridiculous on all accounts. Huge respect!

  • @luke.perkin.online
    @luke.perkin.online 25 days ago +44

    That is an insane amount of sustained effort to put into a project, I'm really impressed!

  • @billyjoe3309
    @billyjoe3309 25 days ago +8

    We live in a world where one guy can make a fully working electronic product from scratch. Amazing!!

  • @DunnyMaayte
    @DunnyMaayte 25 days ago +25

    12:55 rare Nerdforge cameo!

  • @Reman1975
    @Reman1975 24 days ago +31

    Wow........ Just Wow.
    That's the most "Mass produced" looking Cyberdeck I've seen to date. By that I mean it looks like it should have came out of a box that has some big names logo's all over it, with moulded polystyrene blocks, a user guide, and a warrantee card ! It looks way too professional for anyone to suspect it's a homebrewed machine.
    The only trick you missed is with the visible brass block in the base. You should have made it look like a plaque by engraving something into it, like "Salim Cyberdeck. SN :- 00001".😁
    Hat's off to you mate. You've obviously got a talent for complex 3D thinking.

  • @76Eliam
    @76Eliam 25 days ago +25

    By far my favorite version of the many cyberdeck videos I've seen. Space is well used, keyboard is as best as it can be considering the constraints, design is dope and blends well with the utility. Well done !

  • @lowgos0606
    @lowgos0606 25 days ago +18

    you absolute madman, this is amazing

  • @inedex
    @inedex 23 days ago +4

    That is industrial level product. Design, assembly, everything.

  • @recom273
    @recom273 25 days ago +9

    Amazing channel - a content producer that actually uses his studio to produce rather than videos about building his studio.

  • @diffdimgamerseven9986
    @diffdimgamerseven9986 21 day ago +4

    Nice job, choom.
    We are getting closer to the cyberpunk era.

  • @adam_sporka
    @adam_sporka 25 days ago +4

    Beautiful machine! Massive respect!

  • @gazehound
    @gazehound 25 days ago +72

    Dude, this is insane. You are way better at PCB design than you give yourself credit for.

  • @esra_erimez
    @esra_erimez 25 days ago +19

    25:02 it may be the longest project, but it was certainly well worth it imho

  • @aimanzahry
    @aimanzahry 6 days ago +1

    Dude is 3 continants, from design, manufacturing, and assembley in just one lab. Amazing project!

  • @donovanbold3859
    @donovanbold3859 15 days ago

    Really love the design and the end result is amazing

  • @patrickpy
    @patrickpy 25 days ago +20

    kinda want to buy this! looks dope, awesome work!

    • @thealmightysnoood
      @thealmightysnoood 25 days ago +4

      yea. I would absolutely pay laptop money for this. (I would burn my house to the ground if I tried to make one myself - and I've been diagnosed with terminal laziness)

    • @steviedsretro
      @steviedsretro 23 days ago +1

      Same, would buy as well.

  • @Void_Tiger_
    @Void_Tiger_ 18 days ago

    Absolute mad respect for the insane hard work shown here!

  • @maixior123
    @maixior123 25 days ago +81

    HDMI input would be nice, so you can connect to server and see whats happening on CM Deck screen

    • @Litruv
      @Litruv 25 days ago +3

      implemented with like a HDMI->USB capture stick kinda thing?

    • @maixior123
      @maixior123 25 days ago

      @LitruvYeah

    • @RandomAdhdQuest
      @RandomAdhdQuest 25 days ago +1

      @Litruv if you have a display controller, wouldnt it make more sense to make something to just switch the input to the display controller? like a built in kvm

    • @Magickmaster3
      @Magickmaster3 25 days ago +2

      and/or detachable screen (with some specialty connector for the flat cables) so you can use the keyboard-trackpad standalone

    • @maxhouseman3129
      @maxhouseman3129 25 days ago +2

      Simplest solution would be to use an hdmi display and implement a hdmi multiplexer with cm and external signal as inputs.

  • @SynthCyclops
    @SynthCyclops 24 days ago

    Man what a skill to pull this off 👏

  • @AndrewHelgeCox
    @AndrewHelgeCox 25 days ago +21

    01:00 hinges for the Framework Laptop are available as spare parts if anyone needs something purpose-built and low profile.

  • @downthecrop
    @downthecrop 24 days ago

    Amazing engineering. Well done

  • @adamnerden
    @adamnerden 22 days ago +2

    This is the best way to use the title" (From Scratch)". This guy almost made his own pcb materials.

  • @artem-khvostyk
    @artem-khvostyk 25 days ago +7

    Mindblowing... I love that you do not just an engineering part, but also the industrial design. Every project/video you post is super inspiring. Please continue making your content 🙏🏻

  • @Psychx_
    @Psychx_ 3 hours ago

    It's very impressive that you got all the I/O working without needing to design and order a new PCB revision :O
    That one missing wire for flashing or the DSI connection problem were incredibly minor and easily fixed.
    The project looks like it was professionally designed and manufactured by a company. Mad respect bro!!

  • @ruhlelana
    @ruhlelana 24 days ago +3

    The best cyberdeck I've ever seen! You're the best, Sir!

  • @Apticx
    @Apticx 25 days ago +172

    Its insane how much thought and effort went into this thing. My jaw is still on the desk and i got 5 min left.
    edit: after seeing the final reveal: you won the cyberdeck trend. its yours

    • @crmsn_
      @crmsn_ 21 day ago +3

      Amazing work here, man. Love the design choices. Also, hell yeah Master Boot Record. 💀🖤🤖

  • @Maxxwell-07
    @Maxxwell-07 25 days ago +5

    I feel like you watched others make a cyberdeck of their own and thought to yourself: "I can do better". And that is how this came to be.

  • @VEC7ORlt
    @VEC7ORlt 24 days ago +2

    Having done work with CM5, this is massive undertaking, respect!

  • @SKSALAPUR
    @SKSALAPUR 20 days ago

    One video and I am already subscribed. Crazy build.

  • @Zobbster
    @Zobbster 15 days ago

    Absolute masterpiece! What a project!

  • @TrenchantEdges
    @TrenchantEdges 25 days ago

    Lovely work as always.

  • @Antithesis-Labs
    @Antithesis-Labs 25 days ago +3

    First Marcin Plaza, now you. The yt algorithm rlly wants me to make an ultrawide cyberdeck

  • @user-tl6zs2sn6v
    @user-tl6zs2sn6v 25 days ago +5

    It's so amazing to see the true CS jedi, working on his "lightsaber", solid 🤯

  • @delicious_lunch3823
    @delicious_lunch3823 10 days ago

    Absolutely amazing work!

  • @Winnaball_OW
    @Winnaball_OW 25 days ago +5

    YEEEES FINALLY YOURE BACK

  • @ArabianDesertKing
    @ArabianDesertKing 25 days ago +1

    It was very generous of you to share the designs with us for free. Thanks

  • @twee8098
    @twee8098 7 days ago

    Congrats on such a nice build! I love the honest presentation of your learning journey!

  • @Dinkleberg96
    @Dinkleberg96 21 day ago +1

    THIS IS WHAT I CALL A PROJECT! WOOOOW!
    Crazy work!! It looks amaziiiing, so clean.

  • @blobbyblue02
    @blobbyblue02 24 days ago

    Absolutely incredible build!

  • @roboticalabs
    @roboticalabs 25 days ago +1

    Been looking forward to a new project from you Salim! Thanks for all you do!!!

    • @roboticalabs
      @roboticalabs 25 days ago

      Was well worth the wait. You outdid yourself on this one!

  • @Hansengineering
    @Hansengineering 22 days ago

    This is truly incredible.

  • @harrymcgivern608
    @harrymcgivern608 11 days ago

    Great job man !!! Thing looks sick

  • @blackbird8192
    @blackbird8192 19 days ago +1

    this gives me warm fuzzies, amazing work dude!

  • @jubjub09222
    @jubjub09222 20 days ago +2

    That things wicked. Been watching all kinds of these custom builds, and this is easily my favourite.
    The design is badass, looks like it's meant for the field. The tasteful touch with the purple on the bottom, with the touch of brass too.

  • @gogades
    @gogades 25 days ago +3

    Amazing work, it looks absolutely fantastic!

  • @steventelfer8186
    @steventelfer8186 21 day ago

    I'm super impressed! Just Wow!!

  • @syncr0904
    @syncr0904 22 days ago

    Way more involved than I expected. This is awesome. I love it

  • @Valleytechsolutions
    @Valleytechsolutions 19 days ago

    Im in awe habibi this is amazing❤

  • @permanently_temporary_name

    Just great. Love the aesthetics, the design considerations, everything. Really, a thoroughly great project. I am impressed.

  • @tylerbrill9440
    @tylerbrill9440 23 days ago

    turned out AWESOME bro! good work, keep it up!

  • @ItsTheRealJimmyTheTortoise

    Dude this is damn near shelf ready. Crazy good stuff. I'd legit want one if I saw it in a shop.

  • @AlexanderEresov
    @AlexanderEresov 25 days ago

    This is by far the coolest cyberdeck I've seen so far. Pure pleasure to watch.

  • @freaklikeme211
    @freaklikeme211 18 days ago

    Insane project, and also super great video production!!!

  • @anthonyp4209
    @anthonyp4209 25 days ago +3

    It's.... beautiful. Oh and a full build guide would be amazing

  • @houghwhite411
    @houghwhite411 24 days ago +3

    I'm waiting for another video of cyberdeck. These kind of high effort build video doesn't even come twice a year

  • @arturkonczalski
    @arturkonczalski 25 days ago

    Looks great! Was worth waiting for such project!

  • @akhurash
    @akhurash 20 days ago

    Wow this is such an awesome project! Great job. It turned out beautiful.

  • @BionicleFreek99
    @BionicleFreek99 23 days ago

    Manual pick and place is wild my dude, much respect.

  • @casvanmarcel
    @casvanmarcel 25 days ago +1

    I am blown away how good this turned out 👏👏

  • @Dingus00Dude
    @Dingus00Dude 22 days ago

    That is a thing of beauty!

  • @denisgrabocka1269
    @denisgrabocka1269 23 days ago

    wow just fantastic...what a great inspirational build. My compliments Salim

  • @Markfps
    @Markfps 23 days ago +1

    You're insane, this is one of the most amazing cyberdecks that I've seen

  • @GraphicalRanger
    @GraphicalRanger 22 days ago

    Outstanding Work Bro!

  • @thearcticsunflowers
    @thearcticsunflowers 24 days ago

    This is the best cyberdeck every built. Hands down. Great work.

  • @MegaManNeo
    @MegaManNeo 17 days ago

    I wish I had the patient and especially skill you showcased here.
    This thing looks crazy cool.

  • @Aithan83
    @Aithan83 24 days ago

    Prolly the best Cyberdeck I've seen, well done!

  • @Redd00
    @Redd00 22 days ago

    This is a really awesome project! Very cool!

  • @firulando1
    @firulando1 24 days ago

    I'm at a loss of words... this is beyond amazing!

  • @SgtStultus
    @SgtStultus 24 days ago

    What an amazing project

  • @orlin_Chirinos
    @orlin_Chirinos 24 days ago

    This is a start of a new type of laptop 💻👍

  • @jjcarter6539
    @jjcarter6539 25 days ago

    This is by far one of the best you've done!

  • @STANI420
    @STANI420 24 days ago

    I been looking at cyberdeck builds for years and this is next level 👀

  • @tigershrum
    @tigershrum 20 days ago

    I absolutely would love to have this in a kit form

  • @joshmellon390
    @joshmellon390 25 days ago +3

    I really like this design. It has all the elements of a good rabbit hole compilation. PCB manufacture, raspberry pi, Fusion 360, soldering, coding; you took every department of a manufacturing company and did them all yourself. Bravo dude.

  • @davids5148
    @davids5148 20 days ago

    Unbelievable. Very nice!!! You are a very smart man.

  • @esra_erimez
    @esra_erimez 25 days ago

    There are simply no words to describe how incredibly awesome this is.

  • @BrutalChif
    @BrutalChif 23 days ago

    quite possibly the coolest cyberdeck ive ever seen built...

  • @mattex3396
    @mattex3396 25 days ago +1

    Looks straight out of cyberpunk, really nicely done. It's not often you see projects this precise and cool on youtube

  • @el_carlitosway
    @el_carlitosway 24 days ago

    crazy! looks amazing

  • @flemk
    @flemk 25 days ago +2

    Just amazing! You outdid yourself!

  • @kingcoherent
    @kingcoherent 22 days ago

    This is absolutely incredible, well done!

  • @kilianhekhuis
    @kilianhekhuis 22 days ago

    Best deck if ever I saw one. Brilliant, hats off.

  • @mvgiacomello
    @mvgiacomello 25 days ago

    This is EPIC. I'd buy one.

  • @darkrider24-p4o
    @darkrider24-p4o 24 days ago

    Absolutely fantastic this is my favorite project on RUclips

  • @gfilippou
    @gfilippou 25 days ago +1

    Props man, that's the coolest thing I've ever seen!

  • @xvwn191
    @xvwn191 24 days ago

    Great work and well done!

  • @adel-fahem
    @adel-fahem 22 days ago

    Speechless! Even the editing skills and the infographic animations..

  • @BeygülMH
    @BeygülMH 25 days ago

    good work mate

  • @dieiceNGC
    @dieiceNGC 14 days ago

    I love that split ortholinear keyboard.

  • @makedifferenteverything1092

    best cyberdeck video i have ever seen

  • @V1N_574
    @V1N_574 25 days ago

    Looks awesome! I wish I had this knowledge, talent and dedication!

  • @38sabbath38
    @38sabbath38 19 days ago

    Amazing job! Love it ❤

  • @hydrolisk1792
    @hydrolisk1792 24 days ago +1

    Finally a cyberr deck with custom boards and parts. Not another mash together breakout boards project. Mad respect mate!!

  • @stanleyyyyyyyyyyy
    @stanleyyyyyyyyyyy 22 days ago

    very very nice work! congratulations.

  • @AbdessalamM
    @AbdessalamM 22 days ago

    Salim always standing out

  • @treygourley
    @treygourley 25 days ago

    Amazing job! One of the best cyberdecks I’ve seen.

  • @XenHat
    @XenHat 24 days ago

    my favorite cyberdeck so far