writerDeck
DIY WriterDecks
I’m compiling a list of all the DIY writerDecks I can find in order to inspire others (me) looking to build one. And also because I just like looking at them and knowing they exist. Feel free to suggest any I’ve missed!
Custom Built WriterDecks
If the table below looks awful, try the mobile version.
| Date | Name | Details | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-30 | Ultimate Writer by NinjaTrappeur | Hardware: Raspberry PI 3B, Waveshare E-ink; Software: Raspian, Ultimate Writer open software; Case: wood |  |
| 2019-03-22 | SPUDwrite by Lucian Copeland | Hardware: STMicroelectronics Cortex-M4 processor, E-ink, LCD, thermal printer; Software: Software: Mbed firmware, custom Arduino code; Case: wood |  |
| 2020-12-14 | FeatherQuill by CameronCoward | Hardware: Raspberry Pi Zero W, ELECTROW 5 Inch touch screen; Software: DietPi, WordGrinder; Case: 3D printed |  |
| 2021-06-05 | Papertyper by John Larsby | Hardware: Raspberry Pi Zero, Waveshare LCD; Software: Linux, Micro; Case: wood |  |
| 2021-07-07 | LCDTyper by John Larsby | Hardware: Raspberry Pi Zero, GeekPiLCD; Software: Linux, Kilo; Case: wood |  |
| 2021-10-24 | square-screened lego deck by u/DreaminginDarkness | Hardware: Raspberry Pi 4, Hyperpixedl square touch screen; Software: Linux, FocusWriter; Case: cardboard and lego blocks |  |
| 2022-06-14 | WareWoolf Alpha by Benjamin Sloan | Hardware: Raspberry Pi 4; Software: Raspberry Pi OS Lite, WareWoolf original open software; Case: oak, copper, plastic, cork |  |
| 2023-03-21 | Compass Set Deck by u/DreaminginDarkness | Hardware: Raspberry Pi, Waveshare LCD, Vortex core 40% mech keyboard; Software: FocusWriter, rclone, rclonesync; Case: Compass lettering set case |  |
| 2023-03-29 | Mythic I by u/Yungblude | Hardware: Intel NUC; Software: NixOS, bash, wordgrinder, kakoune; Case: maple, walnut, leather |  |
| 2023-04-18 | mac air top deck by u/DreaminginDarkness | Hardware: Raspberry Pi, Waveshare touchscreen; Software: FocusWriter, rclone, rclonesync; Case: Mac air top case |  |
| 2023-05-14 | ClipboardPi by u/CrazyinFrance | Hardware: Raspberry Pi 400; Software: Raspberry Pi OS; Case: a clipboard |  |
| 2023-05-18 | MUSE by u/ThisIsTheNewSleeve | Hardware: Raspberry Pi 4, 68 Keys open source keyboard; Software: Raspberry Pi OS, Google Docs; Case: 3D printed |  |
| 2023-07-26 | Mythic II by u/Yungblude | Hardware: Intel NUC?; Software: ???; Case: wood, leather |  |
| 2023-12-09 | Writercyber-cyberwriter by u/wabaki- | Hardware: Raspberyy Pi 3A+, Bigtreetech TFT50; Software: ???; Case: aluminum HDD enclosure |  |
| 2023-12-19 | ZeroWriter by u/tincangames | Hardware: Raspberry Pi Zero 2W, Waveshare E-ink; Software: ZeroWriter original open software; Case: 3D printed |  |
| 2023-12-24 | Mewriter by u/Cello42 | Hardware: Rapberry Pi Zero 2W, VSDisplay IPS touchscreen; Software: FocusWriter, WordGrinder; Case: wood |  |
| 2024-01-19 | Creativity Machine by u/Pangolin_Beatdown | Hardware: Rapberry Pi 4b; Software: Wordgrinder; Case: jewelry trays, vinyl |  |
| 2024-02-07 | TypeWryter by u/CertifiedWerewolf | Hardware: Raspberry Pi Zero 2W, Waveshare E-ink; Software: TypeWryter; Case: plastic |  |
| 2024-02-19 | backgammon deck by u/ChristyMalry | Hardware: Raspberry Pi Zero 2W, Waveshare E-ink; Software: ZeroWriter; Case: backgammon board |  |
| 2024-02-25 | Tapico Typer by u/v1c3ntecruz | Hardware: Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, Waveshare e-ink; Software: ZeroWriter; Case: 3D printed |  |
| 2024-03-04 | Micro Journal by u/Background_Ad_1810 | Hardware: Raspberryi Zero 2W, 30-key keyboard; Software: ???; Case: 3D printed |  |
Setups For Using Phones/Tablets As WriterDecks
For tablet decks, phone decks, and other almost-WriterDecks, please see this list here.