Have you ever wanted a computer in your pocket serving up music both streaming and via FM, hosting up file sharing, offering secure VOIP and chat as well as secure shell services? Yes, you do, you really really do. I can tell.

Now you can.

I have been working on this project for a while and it was recently morphed for a Hackaday Contest . https://hackaday.io/project/9498-pifold This setup uses a PiZero, a lipo battery, an Adadfruit Powerboot and a USB Wifi dongle to do all the things mentioned above. My first take on it was housed in a Tyvek Wallet. It does work great but some have asked for a more secure case to both house it in and to have an opening for easy charging.

I found this fantastic wallet here on Thingiverse, The Planet Mike had already crafted up the very idea I wanted in a pocket sized case even before I knew I wanted it. Much thanks Mike.

The only modification I have made to his stl was to increase the depth of the wallet so it would fit all the parts with a little wiglle room. It still has all the great feature but for some pockets it might be a tight fit. For backpacks, purses, cargo pants and coat jackets it will be a perfect fit.

Once set up you will have an amazing cloud of resources surrounding you, binding you, etc etc etc. Recharge at night for use during the day. I have even included the plans to build up an optional solar panel charging unit.

As time goes on I will be tweaking and updating things to make the set up even better. Enjoy.

Category: Computer