Vincent Ascosi's Blog

#Linux #raspberrypi #writing #adhd #100DaysToOffload

Why did i build it?

I needed a typewriter like device to write an essay for a college English class, because my ADHD was getting the better of me.

I can also use this to write more blog post, distraction free.

Parts list:

• Pi 400: https://amzn.to/47YHUWL
• Adafruit Cyber Deck for Pi 400: https://www.adafruit.com/product/4863
• 3.5 inch TFT: https://amzn.to/3XKa3fw
• 32 Gig Flash Drive: https://amzn.to/3N762Nr
• 16GB SD card: https://amzn.to/4ey1Rq4
• Anker Power Bank: https://amzn.to/3zztmAi

Setup

• Download the setup.sh and TUI-menu.sh bash files from my gitea instance at https://git.ascosilinux.com/batvin321/Pi-Writer-400-scripts
• run setup.sh to install dependencies and setup Environment.
• if the script ran correctly you should be good to go.

How to use

• I connect the Adafruit Cyber Deck with the TFT to the Pi 400.
• Plug in the 32 Gig Flash Drive that holds all my documents for editing on my laptop
• Then plug in power.
• run the mount flash drive menu option