Framework Portable handheld Case (Beth Deck rev. 1.5)

This is a portable Handheld based on Frameworks 13" main board. Designed to be solderless and easy to assemble!
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Thanks so much for this! Are you planning to make wireless/bluetooth controller like switch joycon insert setup tutorial? (edited)

Is there anything you need to do in the bios before setting this up, i bought the main board seperate and debating on making one slowly ?

This is freaking awesome. Absolutely brilliant. Can't wait to make one of these

Hi! I saw your device and thought about creating my own prototype, but I'm thinking of putting it on a mini PC with ryzen 7 7840hs and a small motherboard. Yes, the case will be too big for me, but the performance will be on the same level!
Do you have any ideas on how to make removable joysticks, like Legion go.

Greetings from Russia)

@PanDaPlay_2485498 You can buy bluetooth "joycons" that are pretty much that. just need to build around it.

Could you incorporate a version to support steam deck joystick and buttons as well?

Super impressed that people have this much talent! Unfortunately, I don't think I have the talent to make one, but thank you for doing so! Awesome design and write up

how much would the parts cost roughly, and how well does it run games?

@PatrickRems_1263615 All in all, it only makes sense to build it yourself if you already have a Framework mainboard available as spare, or if you just want to build it for fun and experience, as the cost is higher than buying a Legion Go.

This is such an awesome design. I'm patiently waiting for the Pi case. I'll finally have a reason to buy one!

you've probably heard already but your model was featured on the ltt wan show

I've been coming back and checking to see if you had won yet. Took a while but I knew you would get first place!!! Congrats on an amazing project loved by many!

Congratulations on well deserved first place!!!

Instructions have been posted. I still need to upload a V1.52 I'll get to it I promise!! thack you to everyone for being supportive and V2 is still in the works !! I'm working on Modular controls! so you can move the buttons and joysticks around and add things like a touch pad or figure print scanner or macro buttons!

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@BethLe_2546059 Should we wait for V2 or is it good enough to use as is?

@Dominik V2 has been a long development. I'm currently working on a stand alone Beth Deck that doesn't require framework hardware. (edited)