Build a Cyberdeck — The Multiverse School

What You'll Learn

Course Schedule

2 Weeks

8 Classroom Hours

Week 1 1 session

Scavenge

Saturday, June 27 at 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM PDT

We're going to be taking apart old phones for their screens or ordering screens on the internet that will work for us. We'll also talk about things that you can use to put your cyberdeck in. This is largely anything, but we'll talk about fun things to go and thrift. We'll also talk about the range of hardware you can buy and what kind of old things you can use instead of buying. You may need to buy something BUT: it is likely someone will have something you could have.

3h

Week 3 1 session

Build & Configure

Saturday, July 11 at 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM PDT

We'll start putting the electronics together- folks will probably share some ideas for how to keep things secured. The answer is Hot Glue. It's always been Hot Glue. The second session is also for Installing Linux. Since you are your own electronics manufacturer, you can assume the risk of installing Ageless Linux and ensuring no children are ever inadvertently exposed to an operating system. We'll also configure our new computer to connect to our meshtastic node, allowing it to communicate with other cyberdecks running on the 915mz band!

5h

All times shown in Pacific Time

Where This Class Leads

What you leave able to do

locate a substitute part when the named one is unavailable
locate an open source replacement for software you pay for
run a program someone else wrote and read its error
assemble a working computer from parts you chose
repurpose a retired device into a working server
produce a parts list you can actually source
reproduce your environment on a machine that is not yours

How you show it. The declaration file, and the same program running on a second machine with no steps taken that are not in the file.

It sits on 2 paths

🔓 Technological sovereignty — not just saving money. 4 of 7 after Solarpunk Automation · before Hosting Open-Source Models 🌱 Community resilience and continuity. 1 of 5 before Solarpunk Automation

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Who Is This Course For

Everyone

Who this is for & what you'll need

🟢 No codeThe AI writes any code. You'll never touch a terminal.

🔧 Physical partsThis class uses hardware you'll bring or build.

🔧 What to bringBuild your own handheld: a single-board computer (Orange Pi Zero 3 ~$25 up to Orange Pi 5 Max ~$350), a small screen, a high-endurance microSD card (~$10-35), a USB keyboard, and power (a USB-C power bank or 18650 cells) in an enclosure. Starter builds run ~$75-120; the syllabus has a full shopping list with links. Beginner-friendly with AI help — no prior experience.

Join the Course

Pay what you can - accessible learning for all

We use a suggested price to prevent abuse, but if you need a larger discount, apply for a scholarship. We offer 100% scholarships — no one is turned away for lack of funds.

$ 50

Suggested price • Pay what you can

Pay What You Can

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are classes delivered?

All classes are live and online via video call. Sessions are recorded so you can review them later if you miss one.

What does "pay what you can" mean?

We show a suggested price, but you can pay any amount. If you need a larger discount, apply for a scholarship — we offer 100% scholarships and no one is turned away for lack of funds.

Do I need prior experience?

🟢 No code. The AI writes any code. You'll never touch a terminal.

What do I get when I enroll?

Live sessions with the instructor, access to course curriculum materials, community access via our Matrix chat server, and recordings of all sessions.