I am starting a series of solar deck/cyberdeck Shedtronic Workshop projects. This is an early devlog. Follow along on substack if you are interested. These are all going to be about portable resilient solar tech projects and finding ways to run tech off-grid.
Wishlist #SolarDeck #HackerDeck #CyberDeck
+ low power
+ daylight readable screen
+ accepting a wide range of (unstable) power source (incl solar)
+ long lasting diy replaceable battery
+ modular design with embedded open source drivers (f-code)
On power up:
+ boots into a #ForthOS
+ command line & frame buffer UX
+ text editors
+ compiler, decompiler
+ monitor, debugger,
+ full documentation + source
+ boot loader (on halt/crash return here)
Either #SelfHost or #SpaceHost
Their customer service and tech support has been fabulous so far.
https://www.okdo.com/us/okdo-rock-engineering-challenge/
I'm in for ~120 with them and I have a 4c+ 4gb, 5 8gb, 1 firebeetle? Esp32 and 2 esp32 with 3 mp cameras with timers and wifi. 1 as part of m5 stack with case and battery!
#SBC #SelfHost #Fediverse #Peertube #Friendica #CalcKey #Solarport #Fediport #TTJ #Solardeck #MPNCA #TheResistanceWillBeFederated
Really, I've just gotten way into nerding out on the #fediverse and it's potential for resistance. The next logical step is #SelfHosting a portable instance in an old Soviet oscilloscope scope case, of course. 😂
But, those concerns should give everyone pause. I'm still not convinced on best alternatives to free #Cloudflare tunnel to protect home ISP.
Still not sold on the name, either.
#Solardeck #Fediport #Solarport #Solarpunk
What about?
If it has a solar panel=Solardeck
If it is just a portable instance = Fediport
It it is Fediport + Gemini capsule or accessories = Fedideck
"Chewie, we're home."
#SBC #SelfHost #Instance #Rock4c #ESP32 #Gemini #Capsule #Fediverse #Fediport #Solarpunk #Solardeck
#SolarProtocol #Akkoma @gotosocial @benda
#Resilience is #Resistance
Something along those lines has definitely come up in threads around #SelfHosting a portable instance.
https://universeodon.com/@SrRochardBunson/109730657792487542
Ad-hoc wifi was mentioned, but that's way above my paygrade.
https://mstdn.ything.xyz/@david/109730842438731042
My goal for this year is to have a portable self-hosted instance (#Fediport) with at least 3 connection (Ethernet, wifi & bluetooth) and charging options (solar, 12v and 110v)
Other cool related things that I found out about are #Gemini capsules and #solarprotocol
http://solarprotocol.net/guides.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemini_(protocol)
I would like to incorporate the Gemini capsule, on an #ESP32, into a #Solardeck and use #yunohost to manage the two.
Attached: 2 images @NoahH I'm just figuring this stuff out but have been down QUITE the rabbithole these last two months!😂 I get the money thing. It's a personal goal I have for this year. Im going a little crazy and planning on using a #SBC #RaspberryPi alternative and the shell of a Soviet oscilloscope to make a fully portable instance and webportal. Connect with wifi, Bluetooth, ethernet or cell SIM with rechargeable battery and solar panel. 😀 #Fediverse #FediPort #Solarpunk #Cyberpunk #Solar #Portable #Instance #TheResistanceWillBeFederated
A #Fediport, or fully modded-out a #Solardeck, is the thing that I'm trying to create to contribute to the #Fediverse, of course!🤣
A metal case that holds at least one #SBC like a #RaspberryPi alternative, Rock4C+, a rechargable battery, and multiple connections and charging options to keep the instance operating but portable.
https://ameridroid.com/products/rock-pi-4c
Ideally, it would also contain a #Gemini capsule, LCD Screen and Bluetooth keyboard, HDMI out, solar and a #HAMRadio as accessories, of course!🤣
I think that I will build mine out of the Soviet oscilloscope in first post, but it can be a simple metal, acrylic or #3dPrinted box. It doesn't even need a screen because you can use external monitors.
The best alternative that I found was Fundly. If you are interested in the project but would like to ask more questions, please fire away! 
I decided to give it a go and see if people wanted to participate in something new and different.
The plan, as I currently see it, should proceed in steps. The initial crowdfunding goal is to construct 2 #Fediports. 1 to use #SelfHosting a new #Fediverse #instance and another to sell to pay for the building of 2 more Fediports.
This should both support the Fediverse and raising capital to form an instance-owned non-profit. All decisions going forward would be up to a vote of the mon-profit instance members.
The full #Solardeck, made as a working demo to portably host the instance, will consist of a #SBC Fediport and #Gemini #capsule. This will give BT, WIFI & FIber connectivity. Cell SIM & #HAMRadio as add-ons.
https://fundly.com/non-profit-fediverse-instance-fediport
https://universeodon.com/@SrRochardBunson/109735469489970697
https://universeodon.com/@SrRochardBunson/109731061802185021
The best alternative that I found was Fundly. If you are interested in the project but would like to ask more questions, please fire away!
I decided to give it a go and see if people wanted to participate in something new and different.
The plan, as I currently see it, should proceed in steps. The initial crowdfunding goal is to construct 2 #Fediports. 1 to use #SelfHosting a new #Fediverse #instance and another to sell to pay for the building of 2 more Fediports.
This should both support the Fediverse and raising capital to form an instance-owned non-profit. All decisions going forward would be up to a vote of the mon-profit instance members.
The full #Solardeck, made as a working demo to portably host the instance, will consist of a #SBC Fediport and #Gemini #capsule. This will give BT, WIFI & FIber connectivity. Cell SIM & #HAMRadio as add-ons.
https://fundly.com/non-profit-fediverse-instance-fediport
https://universeodon.com/@SrRochardBunson/109731061802185021
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