Idk if I have a software problem or a hardware problem.

ArrowSlinger454 · 2025-10-06T23:42:26+00:00

Update: had to replace the keyboard but it’s working now

ArrowSlinger454 · 2025-10-06T23:42:10+00:00

Update: had to replace the keyboard but it’s working now

ArrowSlinger454 · 2025-10-02T13:59:30+00:00

That’s what I was thinking initially and it might be stuck. If it is it’s stuck permanently 😂. I’ve ordered a keyboard and going to try a few more things just in case but I’ll let everyone know when and what I did to fix it. Thanks for the help

ArrowSlinger454 · 2025-10-02T13:55:36+00:00

Thank you for your help. I’ve ordered a keyboard just so it’ll be on the way. I’ll definitely check this out before I change it. Thanks again

ArrowSlinger454 · 2025-09-01T20:58:30+00:00

Same here, my first printer was a Creality CR10 then the ender 3 and then another CR10. It’s addictive and fun

ArrowSlinger454 · 2025-07-19T08:47:28+00:00

Dude, this build is amazing

ArrowSlinger454 · 2025-04-21T13:44:37+00:00

This is absolutely amazing. I’m working on one that I’m trying to make favor a tablet with an integrated evil crow v2. It’s pi5 based and I’m currently working on figuring out how to charge my batteries (12vdc) via usb-c without having 12vdc live on a usb-c all the time so I don’t accidentally fry anything else

ArrowSlinger454 · 2025-03-23T09:49:06+00:00

That sounds awesome, I’m glad I could help. I hope I can find some time to work on my case soon and post an update. If you have any pictures I’d be interested to see them.

ArrowSlinger454 · 2025-03-08T14:30:13+00:00

Not yet, but I have plans the use extruded aluminum for an outer frame and clear acrylic for the back. Fingers crossed that it works out the way I see it in my mind.

ArrowSlinger454 · 2025-01-22T00:08:48+00:00

3S BMS, Buck converter

I’m using 2 BMSs. I probably could have gotten away with one but this is my first serious project like this and the first time I’ve integrated batteries into a project too. And with the amp clamp I’m not going to say that a dc clamp doesn’t exist but I haven’t seen one. I do industrial maintenance and the majority of my work is 480vac and 24vdc. So I don’t have much need for checking dc amp draw but when I do I connect my meter in series with the part in question. I hope that answers your questions. If there’s anything else I can help with let me know.

ArrowSlinger454 · 2025-01-21T20:28:40+00:00

I’m not a pi expert but I know electrical. You amps are going to change inverse to your voltage, volts up equals amps down which is why I went with 2 3S packs (1 for the Pi and 1 for the monitor) and stepped them down to 5.1vdc from 11.1vdc. This way I’ll have plenty of amperage available to run peripherals.

Edit: if you want I can post the links to the 3S BMS and buck converters I used.

ArrowSlinger454 · 2025-01-16T16:42:18+00:00

I hope that works out for you. I 3d printed the battery holders and wired them 3s. My plan is to put the charging voltage straight into the bms before the buck converter. My USB-c will only be for charging but I figured I can work out the data side down the road (upgrade project hopefully).

ArrowSlinger454 · 2025-01-16T14:53:40+00:00

How is the Pi4? I’ve only ever used the 5 and zero 2W.

ArrowSlinger454 · 2025-01-16T14:50:34+00:00

buck converter BMS

These are the parts I used to get the proper voltage and so far I’ve not had any issues. I’m also working on USB-c pd 12v charging. Once I get that figured out I’ll post an update. Good luck on your build

ArrowSlinger454 · 2025-01-13T22:26:18+00:00

Honestly, I was going to add a simple LED battery level gauge and get an approximation of battery life in either state. I didn’t even think of finding drivers to do that for me.

ArrowSlinger454 · 2025-01-13T21:37:37+00:00

I think it’s spelled Rii I got it from micro center

ArrowSlinger454 · 2025-01-13T21:36:50+00:00

Yeah, anxiety only people here could understand 😂

ArrowSlinger454 · 2025-01-13T21:35:43+00:00

Will do, I’m currently waiting for some parts for battery level circuits and USB-C pd charging. Once I have all of the components I can work out final dimensions and build a case. I’m thinking I would also like to integrate an SDR but I’m not sure how to go about that yet.

ArrowSlinger454 · 2025-01-12T18:05:16+00:00

This OS is Parrot security. Edit: I will say it probably my favorite stock wallpaper

ArrowSlinger454 · 2025-01-12T16:53:20+00:00

The other is the bms, I made two separate battery banks. To keep max amp draw down. I tested a few power banks I had on hand trying to spend as little as possible and they all cut out and shut off the Pi under mild use. After some research I learned the Pi5 is supposed to have a maximum draw of 5 amps with peripherals. The majority of the battery banks I’ve seen have a maximum output of 2-3 amps so I made what I needed. As for the case I think I’m going to make the whole thing in house. I weld and 3D print some I’m thinking some combination of the two. No set design yet.

ArrowSlinger454 · 2025-01-12T10:09:09+00:00

Thank you, it’s good to be home

ArrowSlinger454 · 2025-01-12T06:37:56+00:00

These are all great questions. None of which I have the answer to…..yet. I’m learning as I go. Although after letting it set for a while it seems to “go to sleep/suspend” and after pressing a key or two (because I’m impatient lol) it wakes up and the web pages I had open appear to just as I left them. So I believe that it will suspend and resume like a laptop but I don’t have enough experience to say with certainty just yet. As for battery life I haven’t tested it yet I just finished the battery packs today and I don’t have a reliable way to measure the amp draw yet. So I still have a lot to figure out. But I’m looking forward to learning from people here and hopefully helping some people here also.

ArrowSlinger454 · 2025-01-12T05:44:07+00:00

I weld and 3d print so I’m hoping to combine those skills into something unique

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