____ FRST Computer: The MODEL4 cyberdeck ____________________________
IMG MODEL4 in its natural environment
MODEL4 in B&W
TEXT is this solarpunk?
This is the latest cyberdeck model from FRST Computer. This is a
return to the earlier epaper-and-microcontroller designs. Zephyr
RTOS provides the base for the firmware, while lots of
Plan 9-inspired goodness is layered on top. It's intended as a
statement on low-power, patient (read: slow), personal computing.
Honestly, the best way for you to experience it is in a modern web
browser at https://frstcomputer.com. The actual MODEL4 firmware
runs in your browser, simulating a real deck --
networking included!
Hardware and Highlights:
- ESP32S3 (dual 240Mhz Xtensa w/ 8MB PSRAM)
- Waveshare 7.5" 800x480 B&W epaper display
- Integrated 36-key keyboard w/ choc switches
- chocV-descended
- ZMK(!) firmware
- Miryoku layout (3 efficient layers)
- RGB LED indicates active layer
- Integrated 7-LED RGB front-light
- Semtech (SX1262) LoRa module
- Can be equipped with either 915Mhz or 432Mhz modules
DIR => Limited Quantity remaining in Batch 6 (Run of 10) !!!
DIR -> Reserving now for Batch 7 (Run of 50-100) !!!
BBS Advertisement:
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| * * * P U B L I C B E T A I S L I V E * * * |
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| >> 7-INCH E-PAPER SCREEN. REAL KEYBOARD. NO ADS. NO CAPTCHAS |
| >> ZEPHYR RTOS + PLAN 9 SOUL: EVEN THE KEYBOARD SPEAKS 9P. |
| >> TELNET TO BBSes. SURF GOPHERSPACE. FEEL SOMETHING AGAIN. |
| >> THREE ZEN SHELLS, ONE SMALL MACHINE. rc-style zrc! FORTH! . |
| >> LoRa "AETHER" MESH: CHAT AND SWAP FILES ACROSS TOWN, NO TCP/IP! |
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| REFRESH RATE: measured in blinks. DISTRACTIONS: none detected. |
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| TRY THE WHOLE FIRMWARE IN YOUR BROWSER -- NO SOLDERING REQUIRED: |
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| >>> gopher://frstcomputer.com <<< |
| >>> https://frstcomputer.com <<< |
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| mothership: bbs.frstcomputer.net |
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DIR FAQ (See "MODEL4" section)