I have just finished assembling my DIY 7" tablet using the official Touch Display 2. This has been my dream since the first Touch Display (which I also have).
I have a Raspberry Pi 4 with 8 GB RAM, and a PiSugar 3 Plus with 5,000 mAh LiPo battery. The HDMI ports are accessible in my custom designed 3D printed case, and I am in the process of extending the USB ports so they are accessible as well.
So yes, this functions as a portable PC/laptop, to an extent. I'm posting from the sofa using the tablet now.![:-)]( "Smile")
I have the Rii mini keyboard with tiny trackpad that uses bluetooth, so that is also an option for input, until I restore USB capability. If I were using it with a keyboard/mouse, I'd simply prop it up against something, but eventually I'll make the back cover able to function as a stand, something like the Nintendo Switch devices.
My case is just 2mm around the bezel, and 18mm thick. So yes I had to "thin" components to achieve this size, otherwise it would be thicker. It's reasonably robust though (although I still have work to do on that aspect).
I have a Raspberry Pi 4 with 8 GB RAM, and a PiSugar 3 Plus with 5,000 mAh LiPo battery. The HDMI ports are accessible in my custom designed 3D printed case, and I am in the process of extending the USB ports so they are accessible as well.
So yes, this functions as a portable PC/laptop, to an extent. I'm posting from the sofa using the tablet now.
I have the Rii mini keyboard with tiny trackpad that uses bluetooth, so that is also an option for input, until I restore USB capability. If I were using it with a keyboard/mouse, I'd simply prop it up against something, but eventually I'll make the back cover able to function as a stand, something like the Nintendo Switch devices.
My case is just 2mm around the bezel, and 18mm thick. So yes I had to "thin" components to achieve this size, otherwise it would be thicker. It's reasonably robust though (although I still have work to do on that aspect).
Statistics: Posted by mlepage — Wed Jul 02, 2025 1:26 am