Cameron Coward
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FeatherQuill - 34+ Hours of Distraction-Free Writing

FeatherQuill is a dedicated word processor that features a mechanical keyboard and 34+ hours of battery life. Built on Raspberry Pi.

IntermediateFull instructions provided8 hours2,749

Things used in this project

Hardware components

Raspberry Pi Zero Wireless
Raspberry Pi Zero Wireless
×1
18650 Battery Cell
×8
Li-Ion Charging Board
×1
5 inch Touchscreen LCD
×1
60 percent Mechanical Keyboard
×1
Magnets
×1
Micro USB adapter
×1
Nickel Strips
×1
USB-C Panel Extension
×1
M3 Heat Set Inserts
×1
M3 Screws
×1
608 Skateboard Bearings
×1
Switch
×1
Short USB Cables
×1
Short HDMI Cable
×1
18AWG Wire
×1

Software apps and online services

DietPi
WordGrinder

Hand tools and fabrication machines

3D Printer (generic)
3D Printer (generic)
Soldering iron (generic)
Soldering iron (generic)
Hot glue gun (generic)
Hot glue gun (generic)
Dremel
Clamps
Gorilla Glue
Solder Flux, Rosin Mildly Activated RMA
Solder Flux, Rosin Mildly Activated RMA

Story

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Custom parts and enclosures

Bottom-Left.stl

Bottom-Right.stl

Top-Left.stl

Top-Right.stl

Batt-Left.stl

Batt-Right.stl

LCD-Left.stl

LCD-Right.stl

Credits

Cameron Coward

Cameron Coward

15 projects • 1323 followers
Writer for Hackster News. Proud husband and dog dad. Maker and serial hobbyist.

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