[drcode]

Hi, I'm with Lisperati and we're working hard to manufacture these. Feel free to ask any questions. No, we don't know when they'll be ready, but when they are ready we will sell them directly (no presale/crowdfunding/etc)

Also: we already have DIY build instructions with STL files available at lisperaticomputers.com. However, the official device will have an aluminum enclosure.

[nanna]

> we're working hard to manufacture these.

Really exciting!

Assumedly it's Linux under the hood, and you'd be able to install whatever packages normally available through, say apt? So this could this be used for writing LaTeX, for example?

Also and tangentially, has there been any progress with Walking Dream?

http://walkingdre.am/

[slim]

It's raspbian under the hood

[nanna]

Apologies, read the post too quickly. Thanks.

[drcode]

LOL I've built a lot of tech for walkingdre.am, but my best prototype so far just isn't "fun" enough (based on a highly subjective definition of "fun") so I'm stuck at the moment, trying to improve that aspect of the game (particularly, the combat and crafting system)

[ribs]

Post updates sign-up page is broken, so I’m not sure if I’m subscribed. I’m an Oculus Quest user and really want to try a redirected walking game so I need those updates!

[drcode]

Oh yeah, there was a mailchimp issue, I will look into it.

[nanna]

Be interesting to see demos of where it's at!

[Abishek_Muthian]

Is the 8.8" ultrawide display from Waveshare? I'm seeing it becoming a standard with cyberdecks nowadays[1] but how is the longevity of the display?

All the best with Lisperati!

[1] https://www.reddit.com/r/cyberDeck/

[drcode]

Everyone is using pretty much the same screen, model HSD088PW1. As for longevity, I guess if I'm honest I have to say ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

If you think this is a concern and think you know how to resolve the question and are an engineer with expertise in this subject matter, we'd be happy to talk to get a firmer answer.

[7thaccount]

I'm thinking of purchasing one. Is it essentially just Linux with Lisp packages setup on top, or running some custom lisp OS on top of whatever is running on the pi?

[drcode]

To be honest, there's not much "lispy" about it, aside from the branding. It's a bog standard raspi cyberdeck, at least initially out of the gate.

[codezero]

Had I known that I would have probably been more inclined to immediately read more! I love lisps, but didn't need/want a dedicated machine, I feel foolish for assuming it wasn't something more straight forward :)

[7thaccount]

Gotcha, thanks!

[1MachineElf]

Would I be able to put a Planck (instead of the Vortex Core) into the aluminum enclosure version?

[drcode]

I bought a Planck specifically to answer this question. Unfortunately, it has a significantly bigger footprint than a vortex core, so it would be difficult.

[rcarmo]

That’s too bad. I’ve been hoping the keyboard could be swapped out with something running QMK, but I’ve also been searching for a low-profile, Bluetooth Planck and realize there actually isn’t that much variety out there.

[RodgerTheGreat]

That's surprising. From the photo's top row, it looks like the Lisperati's keyboard is a key wider than the 12x4 Planck. Does the Vortex use smaller caps?

[drcode]

I believe it's a bit taller than the vortex core. I think the key caps rows are spaced further apart, though both have 4 rows.

[ashton314]

Tell me more about the keyboard: can I reprogram it if I want? Looks mechanical; can I pick/replace my key switches? Is it running the QMK firmware?

I would have killed to have one of these things in high school. A broken Lisp on a TI-84 just doesn’t cut it…

[drcode]

The keyboard is borrowed from a Vortex Core. It is fully programmable. It unfortunately does not support QMK, but is still quite good.

[facorreia]

What's the value proposition over a more general-purpose portable computer like a MacBook Air?

[drcode]

The primary benefit over a Macbook Air is the full size 40% mechanical keyboard. Other advantages are hackability, smaller footprint, quicker access without having to open screen, more inconspicuous when using in public space.

But this is very much a "niche" device, if you are questioning if it would be useful, you almost certainly should get a general-purpose device like a macbook, instead.

[facorreia]

Thanks, that clears it up.