Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
This video is about how I built a writing computer that does nothing but allow you to write. No spellcheck or AI involved. It is running on a Raspberry Pi Zero W 2 but that is largely hidden from the user. It is really just a modern computer typewriter.
👉 Download the full building plan with design files here: darbinorvar.com/misc/plywood-computer-case
The computer is in baltic birch with an mdf internal structure. The screen is 10.1 inches and the default look is Doogie Howser Blue.
While it is still a regular computer, a user you won't get distracted by any modern windows programs like a web browser.
Here is a list of some of the parts:
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W - amzn.to/3XB96XH
10.1" Screen - amzn.to/442X6C7
Keyboard - amzn.to/3FIneIH
USB OTG Cable - amzn.to/3DWhmLk
U Shaped Angle USB C to Micro USB - amzn.to/4iQpEDH
USB C Splitter Cable, USB Type C Female to Male and Micro USB - amzn.to/44avECu
USB A to USB C Cable 1ft - amzn.to/4cb6XYR
Mini HDMI Flat Male Connector for Ribbon Cable - amzn.to/4hRlCcU
Flexible Ribbon Flat Cable - amzn.to/3DZFAEk
HDMI Flat Male 90 Degree UP Angled Connector for Ribbon - amzn.to/3QVh764
Rocker Switch ON/Off - amzn.to/4clhjW3
0.3M/1FT 22AWG USB Type C Male Pigtail - amzn.to/4cl1vmk
USB-C Female to Male Charger Jacks - amzn.to/4j7S7ED
This video is about how I built a writing computer that does nothing but allow you to write. No spellcheck or AI involved. It is running on a Raspberry Pi Zero W 2 but that is largely hidden from the user. It is really just a modern computer typewriter.
👉 Download the full building plan with design files here: darbinorvar.com/misc/plywood-computer-case
The computer is in baltic birch with an mdf internal structure. The screen is 10.1 inches and the default look is Doogie Howser Blue.
While it is still a regular computer, a user you won't get distracted by any modern windows programs like a web browser.
Here is a list of some of the parts:
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W - amzn.to/3XB96XH
10.1" Screen - amzn.to/442X6C7
Keyboard - amzn.to/3FIneIH
USB OTG Cable - amzn.to/3DWhmLk
U Shaped Angle USB C to Micro USB - amzn.to/4iQpEDH
USB C Splitter Cable, USB Type C Female to Male and Micro USB - amzn.to/44avECu
USB A to USB C Cable 1ft - amzn.to/4cb6XYR
Mini HDMI Flat Male Connector for Ribbon Cable - amzn.to/4hRlCcU
Flexible Ribbon Flat Cable - amzn.to/3DZFAEk
HDMI Flat Male 90 Degree UP Angled Connector for Ribbon - amzn.to/3QVh764
Rocker Switch ON/Off - amzn.to/4clhjW3
0.3M/1FT 22AWG USB Type C Male Pigtail - amzn.to/4cl1vmk
USB-C Female to Male Charger Jacks - amzn.to/4j7S7ED
