QAZ Cyberdeck

by Gisbi (g1sbi), based on whydobearsxplod’s design · Hard · manifest draft — being verified

A compact Banana Pi M2 Zero terminal with a 35-key QAZ keyboard, ultrawide 7.9-inch display and an Amp Ripper-powered LiPo system.

Gisbi documented this build after reproducing and adapting whydobearsxplod’s QAZ Personal Terminal. The repository follows the keyboard, custom USB and HDMI cables, power system, test assembly and final printed shell in detail, while openly flagging cable-clearance and soldering pitfalls.

Original: github.com, github.com, hackaday.io

Parts

Qty	Part	Buy
1×	Banana Pi BPI-M2 Zero Creator Hardware list and build photographs identify the Banana Pi M2 Zero.	Amazon (budget) AliExpress (budget)
1×	Banana Pi M2 Zero heatsink kit Creator Hardware list links a Banana Pi cooler; manufacturer and dimensions are unstated.	Adafruit Amazon (budget)
1×	Amp Ripper 3000 LiPo power board Creator Hardware list names and links the Amp Ripper 3000.	Tindie (budget)
1×	Waveshare 7.9-inch HDMI LCD Creator Hardware list names and links the Waveshare 7.9-inch HDMI LCD.	Waveshare
1×	microSD card Creator calls for a fast microSD card and reports using 128GB, but does not require a brand.	Adafruit Amazon (budget)
1×	3.7V LiPo battery, maximum 47×55×10mm Creator Hardware list links a LiPo and gives a maximum 47×55×10mm envelope for substitutes.	DigiKey eBay (budget)
1×	QAZ 35-key mechanical keyboard PCB Creator Keyboard list names a QAZ PCB and says the integrated version does not need a Pro Micro.	eBay (budget)
1×	SparkFun Pro Micro (ATmega32U4) optional Required only when using the non-integrated QAZ PCB; creator links a Pro Micro-compatible controller.	SparkFun
35×	Kailh BOX Jade mechanical switch Creator chose Kailh BOX Jade switches and links a 70-piece package; the QAZ layout has 35 keys.	Adafruit Amazon (budget)
1×	MX-compatible keycap set Creator Keyboard list links an MX-compatible keycap set but does not identify a stable product or required profile.	Adafruit
1×	Mechanical keyboard stabilizer set optional Creator marks stabilizers optional but recommended.	Adafruit
3×	Micro-USB male breakout header Creator cable section requires Micro-USB ends for Pi power, keyboard OTG and display power; exact package count is not stated.	DigiKey Amazon (budget)
1×	USB-C male breakout header Creator cable section requires one USB-C end for the Amp Ripper power lead.	DigiKey Amazon (budget)
1×	Micro-HDMI to HDMI FFC cable set, 5cm Creator specifies C1 and A5 connector boards with a 5cm FFC for the custom display cable.	AliExpress (budget)
1×	28AWG flexible hookup wire Creator Cables list explicitly specifies 28AWG electrical wire; length is not stated.	DigiKey Amazon (budget)

Printed parts

QAZ Cyberdeck case and back panel — Official Case.stl and Back.stl are in the creator repository. The repository declares GPL-3.0; preserve the license and corresponding-source obligations when redistributing modified files.

Notes

Official README, component sections, assembly photographs, Case.stl, Back.stl and GPL-3.0 license checked at commit 74a017cdf36567707efb1d9abe13fd7c9a33ee2c on 2026-10-27. Kept as draft because the exact cooler, battery model/capacity/connector, keycap set, custom cable header revisions and several cable lengths are not specified; the non-integrated QAZ PCB also requires a separately selected Pro Micro.

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