Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Cyberdeck portable computer constructed using a Radxa X2L SBC and a 12.3 inch 16:6 touchscreen. This video follows my earlier thoughts on cyberdeck construction here: youtube.com/watch?v=zcaQMXYRKSg
Other related videos include:
"Radxa X2L: Low-Cost X86 SBC": youtube.com/watch?v=0abvchv96b8
"Making a Custom Plastic Case": youtube.com/watch?v=B0X1lKeXilY
MAIN PARTS LIST:
Note that all Amazon links below are affiliate, and that as an Amazon Associate I earn a commission from any qualifying purchases that you may make.
SBC:
Radxa X2L SBC (4GB model), as I reviewed here: youtube.com/watch?v=0abvchv96b8 More info and purchase here: radxa.com/products/x/x2l
DISPLAY:
12.3 Inch Touchscreen Secondary Monitor: Amazon UK: amzn.to/47yUJY2
Amazon US: amzn.to/49bWuge Note that the screen I received had a full-size HDMI connector, NOT mini, as in the specifications and images on Amazon.
KEYBOARD:
Perixx PERIBOARD-432 Wired USB Keyboard (UK layout): amzn.to/47SQEiK Amazon US (US layout): amzn.to/3JtJwA8
USB-C POWER CONNECTOR:
QIANRENON 10Gbps USB C to USB C Panel Mount Adapter Type C 3.1 Female to Female. Amazon UK: amzn.to/3Jtkq4k Amazon US: amzn.to/47ABgpJ
USB 3.0 DATA CONNECTOR:
QIANRENON 90° Angle USB3.0 Female to Female Panel Mount Corner Adapter. Amazon UK: amzn.to/47Tcumb Amazon US: amzn.to/4qGeTYG
USB 2.0 DATA CONNECTOR:
QIANRENON USB2.0 Female to Female Threaded 90° Angle Adapter, Panel Mount. Amazon UK amzn.to/4oiIdTw Amazon US: amzn.to/3JCGzNv
USB 2.0 HUB:
Critin 4-Port Ultra-Thin Portable USB 2.0 Hub. Amazon UK: amzn.to/47mhlfC
INTERNAL USB-C POWER CABLE:
XAOSUN 240W USB C to USB C Cable 0.5M,20Gbps USB 3.2 Gen2x2. Amazon UK: amzn.to/4oNxqR8 Amazon US: amzn.to/4oOQONB NOTE: It is CRITICIAL to get an appropriately rated cable!
USB-C ADAPTERS
USB C Angled Adapter, 180 Degree U Shape Male to Female Type C. Amazon UK: amzn.to/4oTUyxI Amazon US: amzn.to/47Bwjxc
HDMI ADAPTER:
Quwem 2 Pack 8k Left & Right Angle 90 Degree HDMI Adapter. Amazon UK: amzn.to/438OAjW Amazon US equivalent: amzn.to/4nDnoB3
POWER SWITCH:
DMiotech 1 Pcs 22mm / 7/8" Push Button Switch. Amazon UK: amzn.to/47mhQX2 Amazon US alternative: amzn.to/3Wx7Yn5
NUTS & BOLTS:
M4 Screws Set, 495 Pcs Nuts and Bolts Set, Hex Socket. Amazon UK: amzn.to/4qGg0HQ Not listed on Amazon US, but lots of alternatives available.
3MM ABS PLASTIC SHEET:
DRERIO 2 pcs ABS Plastic Boards 3mm Black Flexible Sheets (40x30cm). Amazon UK: amzn.to/47R3aiG Not listed on Amazon US, but many alternatives available.
3MM BASE PERSPEX:
MUXHEL 4PCS Black Perspex Sheet A3 40x30cm Perspex. Amazon UK: amzn.to/4oSOWUo Not listed on Amazon US, but many alternatives available.
PLASTIC FILLER:
Humbrol AE3016 31ml Model Filler. Amazon UK: amzn.to/4oSWg2g Not listed on Amazon US.
ABS ADHESIVE (FOR SOLVENT WELDING):
Humbrol 28ml Liquid Poly. Amazon UK: amzn.to/4qTErSy Not listed on Amazon US.
RED SILICON (KEYBOARD SEAL):
Permatex 81160 High-Temp Red RTV Silicone Gasket. Amazon UK: amzn.to/4opO35K Not listed on Amazon US (although there are many very similar Permatext and other products).
In addition, I used short USB, charging rated USB 2.0 A to C lead to help power the screen, a short USB 3.0 charging rated C to C lead to connect power and data to the screen, a short HDMI male to male lead, a USB 3.0 A to A male to male lead to connect the USB 3.0 port, and a USB 2.0 A to A male to male lead to connect the USB 2.0 port.
More videos on computing and related topics can be found at:
youtube.com/@ExplainingComputers
And more videos on film and other making, plus retro tech, can be found on my Christopher Barnatt channel: youtube.com/@ChristopherBarnatt
Chapters:
00:00 Titles & Intro
00:56 SBC & Touchscreen
03:49 Screen Tests
07:48 Keyboard & Co
10:04 ABS Parts
12:42 Taking Shape
14:34 66 Pieces
17:07 The Final Deck
21:36 Version 1.0
#cyberdeck #build #X2L #project #ExplainingComputers
Cyberdeck portable computer constructed using a Radxa X2L SBC and a 12.3 inch 16:6 touchscreen. This video follows my earlier thoughts on cyberdeck construction here: youtube.com/watch?v=zcaQMXYRKSg
Other related videos include:
"Radxa X2L: Low-Cost X86 SBC": youtube.com/watch?v=0abvchv96b8
"Making a Custom Plastic Case": youtube.com/watch?v=B0X1lKeXilY
MAIN PARTS LIST:
Note that all Amazon links below are affiliate, and that as an Amazon Associate I earn a commission from any qualifying purchases that you may make.
SBC:
Radxa X2L SBC (4GB model), as I reviewed here: youtube.com/watch?v=0abvchv96b8 More info and purchase here: radxa.com/products/x/x2l
DISPLAY:
12.3 Inch Touchscreen Secondary Monitor: Amazon UK: amzn.to/47yUJY2
Amazon US: amzn.to/49bWuge Note that the screen I received had a full-size HDMI connector, NOT mini, as in the specifications and images on Amazon.
KEYBOARD:
Perixx PERIBOARD-432 Wired USB Keyboard (UK layout): amzn.to/47SQEiK Amazon US (US layout): amzn.to/3JtJwA8
USB-C POWER CONNECTOR:
QIANRENON 10Gbps USB C to USB C Panel Mount Adapter Type C 3.1 Female to Female. Amazon UK: amzn.to/3Jtkq4k Amazon US: amzn.to/47ABgpJ
USB 3.0 DATA CONNECTOR:
QIANRENON 90° Angle USB3.0 Female to Female Panel Mount Corner Adapter. Amazon UK: amzn.to/47Tcumb Amazon US: amzn.to/4qGeTYG
USB 2.0 DATA CONNECTOR:
QIANRENON USB2.0 Female to Female Threaded 90° Angle Adapter, Panel Mount. Amazon UK amzn.to/4oiIdTw Amazon US: amzn.to/3JCGzNv
USB 2.0 HUB:
Critin 4-Port Ultra-Thin Portable USB 2.0 Hub. Amazon UK: amzn.to/47mhlfC
INTERNAL USB-C POWER CABLE:
XAOSUN 240W USB C to USB C Cable 0.5M,20Gbps USB 3.2 Gen2x2. Amazon UK: amzn.to/4oNxqR8 Amazon US: amzn.to/4oOQONB NOTE: It is CRITICIAL to get an appropriately rated cable!
USB-C ADAPTERS
USB C Angled Adapter, 180 Degree U Shape Male to Female Type C. Amazon UK: amzn.to/4oTUyxI Amazon US: amzn.to/47Bwjxc
HDMI ADAPTER:
Quwem 2 Pack 8k Left & Right Angle 90 Degree HDMI Adapter. Amazon UK: amzn.to/438OAjW Amazon US equivalent: amzn.to/4nDnoB3
POWER SWITCH:
DMiotech 1 Pcs 22mm / 7/8" Push Button Switch. Amazon UK: amzn.to/47mhQX2 Amazon US alternative: amzn.to/3Wx7Yn5
NUTS & BOLTS:
M4 Screws Set, 495 Pcs Nuts and Bolts Set, Hex Socket. Amazon UK: amzn.to/4qGg0HQ Not listed on Amazon US, but lots of alternatives available.
3MM ABS PLASTIC SHEET:
DRERIO 2 pcs ABS Plastic Boards 3mm Black Flexible Sheets (40x30cm). Amazon UK: amzn.to/47R3aiG Not listed on Amazon US, but many alternatives available.
3MM BASE PERSPEX:
MUXHEL 4PCS Black Perspex Sheet A3 40x30cm Perspex. Amazon UK: amzn.to/4oSOWUo Not listed on Amazon US, but many alternatives available.
PLASTIC FILLER:
Humbrol AE3016 31ml Model Filler. Amazon UK: amzn.to/4oSWg2g Not listed on Amazon US.
ABS ADHESIVE (FOR SOLVENT WELDING):
Humbrol 28ml Liquid Poly. Amazon UK: amzn.to/4qTErSy Not listed on Amazon US.
RED SILICON (KEYBOARD SEAL):
Permatex 81160 High-Temp Red RTV Silicone Gasket. Amazon UK: amzn.to/4opO35K Not listed on Amazon US (although there are many very similar Permatext and other products).
In addition, I used short USB, charging rated USB 2.0 A to C lead to help power the screen, a short USB 3.0 charging rated C to C lead to connect power and data to the screen, a short HDMI male to male lead, a USB 3.0 A to A male to male lead to connect the USB 3.0 port, and a USB 2.0 A to A male to male lead to connect the USB 2.0 port.
More videos on computing and related topics can be found at:
youtube.com/@ExplainingComputers
And more videos on film and other making, plus retro tech, can be found on my Christopher Barnatt channel: youtube.com/@ChristopherBarnatt
Chapters:
00:00 Titles & Intro
00:56 SBC & Touchscreen
03:49 Screen Tests
07:48 Keyboard & Co
10:04 ABS Parts
12:42 Taking Shape
14:34 66 Pieces
17:07 The Final Deck
21:36 Version 1.0
#cyberdeck #build #X2L #project #ExplainingComputers
