Pocket-sized Linux just got a serious upgrade. The PiBerry 2.0 is an open-source handheld cyberdeck that packs a full little computer into a 3D-printed shell you can build at your own bench this weekend.
Designed by maker CarbonCyber and shared with the 3D printing community, the PiBerry 2.0 wraps a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W in a compact, modular case with a 3.5-inch touchscreen on the front. The design files are freely available, so anyone with a printer and a little patience can roll their own. It is aimed squarely at people who want a grab-and-go terminal — think portable cyberdeck experiments or Kali Linux fieldwork on the move.
What is under the hood
At the heart of the build is the Raspberry Pi Zero 2W, a quad-core board small enough to disappear inside the printed enclosure yet capable of running a full Linux environment. The 3.5-inch touchscreen handles both display and input, while USB keyboard support means you can plug in a compact keyboard for real typing instead of fighting an on-screen layout. The modular case design makes it easy to route cables cleanly, swap panels, and reprint a single part if you want to tweak the layout later.
It is a tidy example of how far a sub-$20 board can go when you give it the right enclosure. No exotic parts, no custom PCBs — just a well-thought-out case and a board that punches well above its size.
Cyberdecks have become a favourite weekend project in the maker scene, and the PiBerry leans into that ethos: everything is printable, the electronics are off-the-shelf, and the whole thing is small enough to slip into a jacket pocket. Whether you want a discreet pentesting companion, a retro-styled terminal, or just a quirky Linux toy to tinker with, the compact form factor invites experimentation without a big parts bill.
Build it yourself
Want to make one? You will need a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W, a 3.5-inch touchscreen, a USB keyboard, and a 3D printer to produce the modular case. Flash your favourite Linux image — Kali is a popular pick for this kind of rig — assemble the printed panels, and you have got a handheld terminal of your own. You can grab boards and accessories over at Circuit.Rocks to get the build started.
Originally published on blog.circuit.rocks.
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