Scientist Zhou Xu, PhD, has created this neat Blackberry Pi. Using an up cycled BlackBerry keyboard, Raspberry Pi Zero W, and a 3D printed case inspired by the 1983’s Sinclair ZX Spectrum microcomputer, this handheld device is powerful enough to run a desktop Linux environment. via Hackster.io
As a result, the Blackberry Pi is driven by a first-generation Raspberry Pi Zero W, a low-power single-board computer nevertheless powerful enough to run a desktop Linux environment, connected to a Gearbest 320×240 color LCD. Beneath the display is a Solder Party BBQ20KBD, which converts old BlackBerry keyboards and trackpads for use with other devices — over USB, Qwiic/STEMMA QT, and PMOD connectors.
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