# Field Engineering Kit (FEK)

See saveitforparts' video on making a [cyberdeck](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8XOqrKBM5w) for some ideas


Portable compute, as-modular-as-possible I/O, easy access to internals on the fly
Physical switches, hinges for opening case...


# Suitcase enclosure (old idea)
Tough suitcase-like enclosure with asymmetric depths (thinner top for display/compute, larger bottom for keyboard + storage...)

[Dedeman valiza aluminium](https://www.dedeman.ro/ro//valiza-scule-din-aluminiu-holzer-pt14097-2-425-x-285-x-120-mm/p/1050153)
  * 425mm x 285mm xx 120mm
  * approximately 40mm top depth for display / 80mm bottom depth for storage
  * tough enough
  * not water resistant

# 3D printed case
fully 3d printed case


# Sheetmetal case
bend some sheetmetal into what we need


# Compute module
Power consumption is a priority because of portable portability constraints.

An ARM device makes the most sense, however for x86 compatibility low-power variants exist such as Intel Atom CPUs.


# Display / compute enclosure
Needs to be rugged, ideally water resistant

Capacitive touchscreen is preferred


# Visual elements
https://scp.y2k.diy/