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Prototyping and Early Success
I'm happy to share that prototyping of the first 2024 Quick Kit is coming along well- and that I will be adding a third variant this Fall! The photo at the top here is of what I am calling the Quick Kit Unibody, and is designed to be simple and
Patrons Only - Plans for 2024: Two New Decks
Patrons Only- Forward Field Station (August 11, 2023)
Thank you to my supporters who have donated - this is an exclusive post for the group. Besides just making a table, the Forward Field Station (FFS) will be embedded with a few tech options. One of them naturally is some kind of cyberdeck or compute unit. While I have
Patrons Only- Forward Field Station (August 2023)
LoRa Remote Build Photos
Recovery Kit Retrospective
In celebration of all the new subscribers, I thought I'd share some behind the scenes photos of 2019 and 2020 from the build of the original Raspberry Pi Recovery Kit, including some commissioned builds. Future projects will be shared like this for paid subscribers, but don't worry- free subs will
An update on subscriptions
As I re-launch back7.co as doscher.com, I want to highlight the move to focus on subscriptions. I think we all can understand that social media platforms are increasingly focusing on ads and decreasing income to creators. My move to subscriptions has 3 tiers:
* Email/Free subscriptions are ideal
the Metal Kit
The idea for this build is simple- make a portable Raspberry Pi-based computer that is rugged, simple, and good looking. There are no 3D printed parts, instead I use Send Cut Send for laser cutting and powder coating the two aluminum parts. I also had a Sixfab Raspberry Pi UPS
the Field Unit 2
Based on feedback and nearly constant refinement over the last 2+ years, I am excited to present the Field Unit 2. The build process is simpler than ever, with several key improvements over previous builds around the Pelican case product line.
Return to the Pelican 1300
While the Quick Kit
the Tough Kit
Designing parts during the pandemic has been fun- but what’s been missing is actually getting outdoors. Even though things are starting to cool off, I’m thinking ahead to getting back outside. As I continue to evolve my original ideas around the Recovery Kit and the original Quick Kit,
the Utility Pad
I don’t make any attempt to hide that I’m frequently jumping between platforms. This can be iOS/Android (with a constant curiosity about PinePhone), but also between Linux, MacOS, and Windows. One of the challenges is that there’s frequently a tool or feature that is great on
the Kuiper Deck
Over the last few years I’ve gone through several design iterations on 3D printed, semi-portable, and Open Source computers. They usually center around a Raspberry Pi, but I’ve made that decision project by project. As I wrap up my work and focus on the cyberdeck designs I’ve
the Camera Bracket
For those of us creating video content at home, webcams or full-fledged cameras are the norm. Getting your face on camera is pretty easy, even if lighting can be as hard as finding a good webcam. For those of us that create objects we want to share, getting those on