Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
I built a complete portable offline internet with Project Nomad, giving me access to offline maps, Wikipedia, local AI and other self-hosted services without an internet connection. The system is built around a Beelink SER9 MAX, GL.iNet Slate 7 router and QNAP switch, all housed in a custom 3D-printed portable enclosure with a 3K OLED touchscreen. Connect over Wi-Fi or Ethernet and Project Nomad becomes an offline internet for your phone, tablet or laptop, perfect for remote locations, camping, travelling or just as a capable portable homelab.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Beelink SER 9 Max - https://mklements.short.gy/beelinkser9max
UPERFECT GR14BU 14" 3K OLED Display - shop.uperfect.com/4bhSPOj
UPERFECT Discount Codes:
Klements50, $50 off for an order over $300
Klements60, $60 off for an order over $400
Visit my blog for the project write-up and additional information - the-diy-life.com/i-built-a-portable-offline-internet-with-maps-wikipedia-and-local-ai
Project Nomad - projectnomad.us
Print Files - makerworld.com/en/models/3247062-portable-offline-internet-3u-homelab-in-a-case
PURCHASE LINKS
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Beelink SER 9 Max - amzn.to/4y2vkBu
Uperfect GR14BU 14" 3K OLED Display - amzn.to/4xwTRit
10G QNAP Network Switch - amzn.to/4qVrA2v
GLiNet Slate 7 Router - amzn.to/4y68gBV
Ethernet Keystone Jacks - amzn.to/45Xdl3I
HDMI Keystone Jacks - amzn.to/4xtERBI
Network Patch Leads - amzn.to/4gtDNYN
Noctua NF-A4x10 Fan - amzn.to/45ZuiKH
M6x10mm Button Head Screws - amzn.to/49X7GgO
M6 Brass Inserts 8mm OD, 5mm Length - amzn.to/4fq1m4a
M3 x 8mm Button Head Screws - amzn.to/4cH2Mp1
M3 Brass inserts OD 4-5mm - amzn.to/4xY7mrc
Tools & Equipment Used:
Brass Insert Tool - amzn.to/3FTj14P
USB C Pencil Screwdriver - amzn.to/4lWg5Ec
Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.
CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:51 Project Nomad
1:47 Hardware Used
3:57 Designing The Enclosure
5:14 Homelab Hardware
8:02 First Boot & Software
10:18 Final Thoughts
If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.
I built a complete portable offline internet with Project Nomad, giving me access to offline maps, Wikipedia, local AI and other self-hosted services without an internet connection. The system is built around a Beelink SER9 MAX, GL.iNet Slate 7 router and QNAP switch, all housed in a custom 3D-printed portable enclosure with a 3K OLED touchscreen. Connect over Wi-Fi or Ethernet and Project Nomad becomes an offline internet for your phone, tablet or laptop, perfect for remote locations, camping, travelling or just as a capable portable homelab.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
---------------------------------------------------
Beelink SER 9 Max - https://mklements.short.gy/beelinkser9max
UPERFECT GR14BU 14" 3K OLED Display - shop.uperfect.com/4bhSPOj
UPERFECT Discount Codes:
Klements50, $50 off for an order over $300
Klements60, $60 off for an order over $400
Visit my blog for the project write-up and additional information - the-diy-life.com/i-built-a-portable-offline-internet-with-maps-wikipedia-and-local-ai
Project Nomad - projectnomad.us
Print Files - makerworld.com/en/models/3247062-portable-offline-internet-3u-homelab-in-a-case
PURCHASE LINKS
---------------------------------------------------
Beelink SER 9 Max - amzn.to/4y2vkBu
Uperfect GR14BU 14" 3K OLED Display - amzn.to/4xwTRit
10G QNAP Network Switch - amzn.to/4qVrA2v
GLiNet Slate 7 Router - amzn.to/4y68gBV
Ethernet Keystone Jacks - amzn.to/45Xdl3I
HDMI Keystone Jacks - amzn.to/4xtERBI
Network Patch Leads - amzn.to/4gtDNYN
Noctua NF-A4x10 Fan - amzn.to/45ZuiKH
M6x10mm Button Head Screws - amzn.to/49X7GgO
M6 Brass Inserts 8mm OD, 5mm Length - amzn.to/4fq1m4a
M3 x 8mm Button Head Screws - amzn.to/4cH2Mp1
M3 Brass inserts OD 4-5mm - amzn.to/4xY7mrc
Tools & Equipment Used:
Brass Insert Tool - amzn.to/3FTj14P
USB C Pencil Screwdriver - amzn.to/4lWg5Ec
Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting this channel, at no additional cost to you.
CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
0:51 Project Nomad
1:47 Hardware Used
3:57 Designing The Enclosure
5:14 Homelab Hardware
8:02 First Boot & Software
10:18 Final Thoughts
If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.
