A Hotspot Becomes A Handheld

A hobbyist repurposed a cheap $20 4G wireless hotspot (MF800, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410) into a Linux handheld computer, replacing its tiny built-in display with a larger Adafruit Sharp memory display and attaching an iPhone USB keyboard case. The build involved case mods, a PCB modification on the modem, a custom power board, and considerable software hackery to get the new display working, since it wasn't a simple distro install. The project is praised as a creative, budget-friendly alternative to typical single-board-computer handheld builds.

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