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Check out the #pilet, SoulsCircuit's very cool retro-futuristic handheld tablet/console. (cdn.masto.host)

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Check out the #pilet, SoulsCircuit's very cool retro-futuristic handheld tablet/console.

Designed with Free Software, the pilet runs #Plasma and a full range of KDE software.

More at

https://soulscircuit.com/pilet

Follow SoulCircuit and the progress of the piet here:

@soulscircuit

@kde@lemmy.kde.social

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[-] HexesofVexes@lemmy.world 21 points 2 months ago

That's an impressively designed bit of kit.

Guess I have to go barter with the architecture department to use their 3d printer...

[-] barkingspiders@infosec.pub 19 points 2 months ago

It's so cool I want to die 😩. I would never use it but it looks great.

[-] ggtdbz@lemmy.dbzer0.com 14 points 2 months ago

Drop a SIM card in there and you’re not far off from a modern version of PDAs from back when pocket tech was interesting.

Not for calling of course. Text only (although everyone texts over the internet now - maybe for data as well).

[-] UxyIVrljPeRl@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago

Why not Calling? BT Headphone are quite good at calls

[-] ggtdbz@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 2 months ago

I think I just like the retrofuturism of “giga pager”. Of course calling would work but it would be besides the point for me.

A modern phone could do everything this would be used for on a day-to-day.

BT headphones

Or a jack of some description, wires are always better for calls

[-] Cethin@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 months ago

I saw a wrist mounted thing the other day, and I was thinking a modern touchscreen version running Linux could legitimately be great with a good mount. This would be perfect for that. You only need a wrist mount that won't make your arm sweaty...

[-] potentiallynotfelix@lemdro.id 11 points 2 months ago

is it touchscreen? looks great

[-] Bro666@lemmy.kde.social 10 points 2 months ago

Yes, it's a touchscreen.

[-] potentiallynotfelix@lemdro.id 4 points 2 months ago

cool, is it compatible with different DEs?

[-] Bro666@lemmy.kde.social 11 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Get out of here!

(Edit: Yes, of course. It's Linux.)

[-] GolfNovemberUniform@infosec.exchange 8 points 2 months ago

@kde@floss.social @soulscircuit @kde@lemmy.kde.social that's so cool

[-] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago

This thing pulls 2.3 amps under normal use? JFC do a little power optimization y'all

[-] Bro666@social.tchncs.de 14 points 2 months ago

@SpaceNoodle @kde

It's early days and WiP. Give them a chance.

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[-] LazaroFilm@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago

Great idea! Wanna get on it?

[-] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Unfortunately, I'm out of spare time between my full-time job doing some of that, and my hobby projects doing even more of that.

I could probably spare a little time to give out some pointers and field some questions, though.

[-] LazaroFilm@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago

Ok, now do you get the irony? Or you’re the only one with limited time?

Also, it’s just a prototype. You’re complaining about how bad the special effects are while reading the script of a movie.

[-] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

You'll also notice I'm not hawking incomplete products.

If this is merely at the concept stage, as your metaphor would imply, why advertise the battery size and life as being so bad?

[-] LazaroFilm@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

Wow. You must be fun at parties.

[-] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

I am, thank you.

[-] curbstickle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 2 months ago

Well, this goes on the old birthday wishlist... Awesome stuff!

[-] MossyFeathers@pawb.social 5 points 2 months ago

I kinda want one of these.

[-] n_dimension@infosec.exchange 5 points 2 months ago

@kde@floss.social @soulscircuit @kde@lemmy.kde.social

WANT!

SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONI!!!

[-] soulscircuit@mastodon.social 2 points 2 months ago

@n_dimension @kde@floss.social @kde@lemmy.kde.social Thanks! Please feel free to subscribe to our mailing list to be notified when it’s ready.

[-] josh@masto.byrd.ws 5 points 2 months ago

@kde@floss.social @soulscircuit @kde@lemmy.kde.social ok yeah i want this

[-] jpenuchot@mamot.fr 4 points 2 months ago

@kde@floss.social @soulscircuit @kde@lemmy.kde.social omg I can imagine that becoming a perfect DJing computer paired with Mixxx and a Pioneer controller

[-] soulscircuit@mastodon.social 1 points 2 months ago

@jpenuchot @kde@floss.social @kde@lemmy.kde.social You all are giving me new ideas now! Thank you!

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[-] bamboombibbitybop@mastodon.social 4 points 2 months ago

@kde@floss.social @soulscircuit @kde@lemmy.kde.social sick cyberdeck though

[-] ulterno@lemmy.kde.social 4 points 2 months ago

Nice idea, using 2 batteries instead of one. Now to see if it can be hot-swappable

[-] wurstgulasch3000@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

For the clockwork pi uConsole, which is a similar product and also uses two batteries, that seems to be the case

[-] NaibofTabr@infosec.pub 2 points 2 months ago

[-] jmtd@pleroma.debian.social 2 points 2 months ago

@kde @kde that keyboard module is screaming out for full width keeb with a trackpoint ;)

[-] Konqi@mastodon.social 2 points 2 months ago

@kde@floss.social @soulscircuit @kde@lemmy.kde.social Perhaps I am mistaken but in the image representative of the final product, one can see the navigation bar similar to that of #Plasma mobile.

[-] princessnorah 2 points 2 months ago

Oh, you're right! I was wondering why this was in KDE (despite being very cool) But on zooming in I see Dolphin and the Plasma navbar.

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[-] princessnorah 2 points 2 months ago

I wonder if that keyboard is via a wired interface only. Because something like that would be perfect for a Pico W or ESP32 so that it works detatched. I think this would be great on a desk with a kickstand and the keyboard detatched. There might even be some pins leftover for a "wireless" GPIO header on the keyboard, which would be really cool if you were using the included VESA mount for the tablet

[-] JasonDJ@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

That keyboard looks very similar to various "mini keyboards" on Amazon. I searched for "pc remote keyboard trackpad" and found a couple that are pretty close.

I have had a couple. Don't expect to type out a novel on it. Between the tiny layout, the straight rows, and the mushy matrix, they are barely good enough for searching for movie titles on Kodi. I'd rather use a phone touchscreen keyboard.

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[-] EndlessMason@hachyderm.io 2 points 2 months ago

Neat! 📸

@kde@floss.social @soulscircuit @kde@lemmy.kde.social

[-] docpop@mastodon.social 2 points 2 months ago

@kde@floss.social @soulscircuit @kde@lemmy.kde.social Much retro. Very stylish.

[-] bamboombibbitybop@mastodon.social 2 points 2 months ago

@kde@floss.social @soulscircuit @kde@lemmy.kde.social "what is the difference of pilet and consolo?

consolo was the project’s codename. moving forward, it will be known as pilet. this change reflects our commitment to appeal to a wider global audience."

I'm failing to see how "pilet" is any more or less appealing to a wider global audience than "consolo", am I missing something?

[-] CynAq@beige.party 1 points 2 months ago

@bamboombibbitybop @kde@floss.social @soulscircuit @kde@lemmy.kde.social consolo was too easy to pronounce and sounded like Han Solo.

see, any foss project needs a name that’s impossible to pronounce in English at first glance, so speakers of every other language won’t feel alienated, thus wider global appeal. /s

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[-] Twistappel@mastodon.social 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

@kde@floss.social @soulscircuit @kde@lemmy.kde.social

I'm not even sure what I'd use this for, but I want one

[-] the_turtle@mastodon.sdf.org 1 points 2 months ago

@kde@floss.social @soulscircuit @kde@lemmy.kde.social "this action is not allowed." So much for following...

[-] soulscircuit@mastodon.social 1 points 2 months ago

@the_turtle @kde@floss.social @kde@lemmy.kde.social Thank you for letting me know. Could you please try again? I’ve checked the server, and everything appears to be running smoothly on our end. If the problem persists, please provide more info about your browser and platform

[-] MonkderVierte@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 months ago

But why the ugly beige?

[-] Bro666@lemmy.kde.social 15 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

a. It is not ugly, how dare you

b. it is what machines looked like in the 80s and 90s, and it is that retro look the maker is going for

[-] tempest@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 months ago

Lol it's aping 70s or 80s design

The nineties is full of round edges and silver plastic

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[-] tmpod@masto.pt 1 points 2 months ago

@kde@floss.social @soulscircuit @kde@lemmy.kde.social Damn, that looks so neat!

[-] tekKUh@lemmy.kde.social 1 points 2 months ago

Imagine bringing a calculator to school but it turns out its just an entire desktop 😭

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