The uConsole Is The Coolest All-New DIY Handheld We've Ever Had Our Hands On
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- The ClockworkPi uConsole Is Here and it’s Awesome! This is a DIY Linux powered Handheld that dubs as a PC, Game Console, Dev unit, Terminal emulator and much more! If you're a gaming enthusiast or just curious about the latest in portable gaming technology, you won't want to miss this! Join us as we uncover everything you need to know about this unique handheld gaming device. Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and ring the notification bell to stay up-to-date with our latest tech reviews and gaming content!
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00:00 Introduction
00:11 uConsole Unboxing
01:14 uConsole assembly
05:25 Powering it up
05:59 Overview
06:38 Is This Handheld For You?
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The coolest thing about the uConsole is if you're not a creator it takes more than 2 years to ship.
Damn, thats a buzzkill
brutal
lmao
How do you come to that? Its up to 90 days unless the company is lying?!?
@@flosa1995 Company is lying. It's been 4-5 years of "90" day shipping on their FAQ due to "Supply chain Issues". However, if you go to their forum, the owner and admins have a thread with shipping updates - most of which is full of users who are complaining about 450+ day wait times.
The aesthetic of this device is incredible! It reminds me of the pocket hacking gadgets in spy movies. I would buy just because of that design 😅
I was just thinking how well it would be as a working prop in some kind of sci-fi or apocalyptic setting. Weathering on the metal shell would really sell it as a hard piece of tech.
Looks like it came out of a Aliens movie. Like the pocket hack tool from Alien isolation.
It's just a calculator 😂😂😂
abso-fucking-lewdly! i have my eyes on cool niche handheld computers ever since open pandora was first teased way before 2010. this looks almost to good to be true, especially at that price point, and in a full metal case. ..and that kickstand is the icing on the cake!
@@bbloomfield6497 if you wanna make aluminium parts look war torn and withered, good old NaOH based drain cleaner is your best friend. caustic lye eats right into alu. also concider a coat of crincle paint, before scuffing it up, and some chemical warfare, to REALLY make it look like a spy agent relic from the cold war era.
(stop giving me ideal like that .. dammit! :D )
This thing is really nifty, I love how it looks and would have loved using this when I was a kid.
What in the Casio calculator
First thing i thought when i saw the thumb
The aesthetic design is OUTSTANDING. Simply beautiful.
been wanting to buy one of these for a while but didn't see anyone cover them, so it's nice to see you cover it!
That's a great little device, and priced damn well too. Nice one dude.
Great video as always. Please do more on the uConsole as I'm still waiting for mine to arrive, ordered it nearly a year ago now and hope it will be with me soon!
I hope this receives better support than the Gameshell. They never came with new modules and the software support was dropped very quickly.
it's raspberry pie, so it's just the raspberry pie software, seems good enough to me.
@@krux02 But has a custom screen, custom keyboard, other custom hardware. These might break at any time, will most likely break when you need to run OS version updates (if you can even do that with Raspbian).
@@quarteratom keyboard is connected over usb (regular hid), as is the trackball, so it should be fine
display is MIPI iirc, which does require a couple patches to the kernel but shouldn't be too much of an issue
i'm planning on maintaining patches & shit even if clockworkpi goes under, for the record.
The use case for this thing is some niche I don't doubt they'll never sell enough for it to be anything much.
@@geffreycaruso2411 Well, I certainly want one, and am definitely not the only one. Yeah it is a bit niche, but it's super cool
This is literally SO COOL. Thank you for this video! I love this kind of content, more please!
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I would love a flip cover for this.
And since it's a DIY thing, It might be possible to 3D print one (just gotta rethink the cooling).
I got mine, absolutely love it. By far my favorite Linux Handheld I've had yet.
I fell in love with this, I can see so many things I could do with it. Have to get one now.
This thing is beautiful 😭 thank you for making this video. 100% going to buy it.
I'd love to see more videos about it! I pre-ordered mine roughly 10 months ago, and I'd be interested to see how much work is involved configuring this device for other Linux distros
Hey, on the website there is only direct buy now, do you think it’s now faster? They say something about 5 work days.
@@maxhouseman3129 I doubt it's any faster, they haven't fulfilled all the preorders yet and considering how slow they are (around 200 units per month) it will probably take until March next year before everyone gets their order. (Unless they dramatically ramp up production in the meantime, which could happen! I hope so at least)
would be cool to see more older pc games running, definitely thinking of snagging one of these.
This is exactly how they imagined computers we will have in 2000s. It is retro futuristic, and I love it.
Always enjoy your videos, finally subscribed today. This device looks like a lot of fun to put together. I'm always playing with my Rpi devices, and this looks fun for on-the-go stuff.
Ahhh, I love the design. It looks like someone took my Blackberry Passport and added some game console keys to it. Shame the screen isn't touch, but the trackball is a fun addition.
This seems awesome. Please do more content on this thing, I’d love to know more. How bright is the screen? Can it easily be used outside? I’m curious how well different Raspberry Pi operating systems work with this hardware.
Can it run windows 11?
@@michaelbmw1931 I don’t think it can because of it’s ARM architecture. I can’t say fully for sure, but as far as I’m concerned, the answer is sadly no.
Oh man, this is really giving me those pocket C.H.I.P vibes. It looks so much like a spiritual successor to it
I still got mine from back in the day, wish I could keep using it but upgrading firmware isnt as easy as it used to be.
But truly, this kind of handheld experience is underrated, it is a lot of fun to type away and have a Linux computer with no compromises.
Having the pi in there too is an excellent upgrade, way more capable than C.H.I.P, hope it is something people can enjoy for years to come
Heyo! Fellow pocket chipper here. Yeah, mine unflashed and I can't get an image back onto it. Still a cool little device to display in the studio 😜 I had the exact same thought when I saw it.
My pocket chip was dusting away from after a few weeks. Typing was horrible
My pocket C.H.I.P self-destructed for no discernable reason.
Same here. When the company fell apart I even managed to get the rescued firmware. Its great for Pico-8 and terminal use. I've used it as a portable Piratebox node.
This looks really cool, I've always wanted a device like this
finally something for IT technicians!
I ordered mine in Oct, can't wait to get it. Its nice to see the enter button is in the right place too
How long did your order take to arrive??
i like how the boards snap together
This is one of the most impressive Pi pieces I have seen in a while. My fingers are itching
What a fantastic and good-looking device! I love ultra-portable designs like this. And being metal cased means it's more durable than a tablet or phone, and a physical keyboard - even a dome switch one - will always feel better to type on that a flat piece of glass. I wish there were more types of cute small computers like this, sadly people are too invested in phones and everything being so thin that it really restricts what can be done. This whole thing reminds of the early days of computers, where home-builds and experimentation was king, before the mega-corporations took over the entire industry. Computers and even gaming consoles used to be a whole lot more accessible and customizable than they are today, with home-brewed games being a HUGE part of it, and this harkens back to those fun days!
Thanks for an insight and links to the product...
I want one just to experience putting it together..
Can not wait for the touch screen.
cool little device.
hope they make one that is pocketable in the future
I've been looking for a handheld with a keyboard for DOS emulation and rougelikes for a while and, other than the fact that the RPI4 isn't great with 486/pentium emulation and some liberties with the keyboard layout maybe causing issues with a few games, this is probably the best option I've seen
The whole time I thought "I need this" - and now I know, why I want this! thanks :D
For DOS Emulation I use GPD 4 - it's on the expensive side, of of course, but it's simply stellar.
Can it run n64 games? The thumbnail shows mario 64 but he never played that in the vid
@@Henry-oe2tn I don't have this yet but it's a RPI4 inside so it should be able to run some of the easier to emulate games. But since there's no analog stick and this device is more focused around the keyboard, it's not really the best for this.
I just ordered one, so excited!
I ordered one of these a while back. Still waiting for it. Happy to see this review, it's even better than I expected it would be. I'm not sure how I missed it, but I had no idea the thing was aluminum!
Can you use home assistant in it??
I’ve been waiting for this review 🎉
I really love this kind of things which is small and beautiful. Really cool!
I'm obsessed with this already
All of Clockwork's devices are beautiful and I 1000% plan to buy one eventually. I really hope they do well, like a Teenage Engineering of Linux devices.
I want one of these so bad!! Hopefully I'll get to order one soon...
4:57 rip headphone users
why?
this thing is GORGEOUS omg
uConsole is probably meant to be pronounced micro console since that's what the "u" is short for.
Would love to see a DIY "Ruggedized" form of this. Would also be great if solar charging or crank charging could be added for outdoorsy purposes :P.
it probably wont be long, before *.stl for printable bumpers are up on thingyverse. and for solar/crank chargers, you just need something with a USB output or slot for 18650 cells. have fun hand cranking LiIon cells to full charge, tho! lol.
just dont hope for a waterproof version, unless you apply the conformal coating yourself.
@@Ucceah You got me curious thinking about how long it would take to crank charge something like this and I happened to have the stuff lying around (old vape with USB c charging w/ 2 battery slots and a hand crank). It took 30 minutes to get to 5% lol - that being said frantically cranking to get enough power to save a game/trading off between cranking and playing isn't out of the realm of possibilities and I find that novel and amusing.
Just coat the case in truck bed liner before you assemble it
@@Heowolf The trick would be to mount the handcrank charger on a stationary cycle with a gear attaching the crank to the chain. Then you could exercise and power the thing simultaneously. Imagine if kids had no option but to ride the bike to play the game...
@@BeyondPC Would be a "fun exercise" at least.. lol. Adding a flywheel to a gear ratio like that though would be a nice start.
No idea what I would use this for, but I want one!
Very cool, and I love that they're using 18650s.
this is the absolute great content from u i luv , not the main stream stuff
What did you think about the screen size? The only thought on my end was that it is too small for a computer and not as game friendly as some other items on the market. I like the idea of a portable linux box though. PopOs would be kinda cool to see.
I've been interested of making my own Handheld gaming device so this video about DIY the u console handheld is awesome. I have want's making my own console a long time because I really like technology and because of that Ive been trying find a good Rasperry pi what you need for make a handheld console. Thank you for this awesome video ETA PRIME. 🔥🔥
coding/programming with this should be awesome looks like the old school types loving it
Would be interesting to see how Twister OS looks on the hand held . Looks like fun.
Wow, this design brings back so many memories 😭
It’s crazy how history can repeat itself, and so do the prices 😅😂
I had seen this device on the web a month ago and even searched for it on youtube but there were not much quality unboxing videos of this beauty..until today when I saw one of my favorite youtube channel (spoiler: it's ETA PRIME) uploaded this! The quality of your video and detailed feedback on the initial impression convinced me and I ordered it just now. May be I will now have to wait for a year to get it delivered, who knows. But it's indeed a wet tech-lust for any linux enthusiast! I even got the 4G option just to get the complete UMPC vibe! Really hope it arrives soon!
Really REALLY cool !! I can’t believe all the cool stuff coming out these days. Reminds me of the 80’s and then advent of digital.
open standards really give me hope. like the fediverse, peertube, mastodon (read fediverse again), etc.
even dnd went that way with pathfinder reigniting the OGL (open gaming license).
Why does this device remember me first ever touching a computer back in time - the ZX Spectrum. I also asked my friend what this "thing" might be good for 😄
I imagine this with Kali would be fun. Depends on the WiFi module tho.
Now this is something I’d 10000% bring back to the 80-90s if I got to time travel. You’d own the world especially if you bring a Flipper Zero
Wow that thing looks amazing
As an older guy, these things remind me of the old Radio Shack portable devices. I really like the look.
I was dreaming about a device exactly like this the other day, Googling to see if it existed. My plan was to find the tiniest keyboard I could, do a whole ton of research, 3D print a case, get a Pi 4, and make my own PC handheld. That all sounds very hard so I'll probably just get this instead.
Really would have preferred a proper rocking D-Pad, but this is more of a tinker toy than a serious gaming device, so I can probably look past it.
Let's say you could use it for hack coding or seriously use it as a phone/pocket computer 🤷🏻🙈😂
The pocket popcorn (Pocket P.C.) is way better, 1080p touchscreen plus physical keyboard.
@@-TheRealThing- Thanks for the tip. I just looked it up. There are some things about it that I like more than the uConsole, but there are other things I prefer about the uConsole. Good to have options!
Tasty piece of kit, love the form factor
Ordered one as soon as i saw this video when it came out, unfortunately I believe orders are backed up but I waited a whole year for the analogue pocket. I have no issue waiting for this. Had to watch the video again cause I cannot wait til I get mine.
likewise
Most products use the prefix u as a shortening of micro since the µ (mu) is very similar.
It says "uConsole" not "μConsole", so I am going to call it the "U console".
That's pretty awesome I definitely want it !
It does look pretty cool, although the battery type used seems to increase the thickness quite a bit. Also, the unit shown in the video appears to have a large scuff/chipped paint on the top cover out of the box.
I'm fairly certain these are just review units, so who knows how many people have handled it before. I daresay other battery types could have been implemented, but price and availability are factors to consider. If people want ultra slim devices, there are plenty available, but they too have their downsides. Horses for courses.
@@another3997 Good point with the review units. As for the batteries, pouch type Li-Ion batteries are pretty inexpensive, but it is possible that they had a valid reason for not using them.
This is really cool! If you could do video out for it, you could have it connect to an external touch monitor and use it to play those old school casino games :D that would be so much fun!
I will order this tomorrow.
Looks nice. It would be great to have compatibility with Orange Pi CM4 also. This will lower the final project price.
It looks beautiful
That’s really cool, I’m quite impressed!
call me crazy but as someone who used a blackberry I can only love the fact that there is a trackball instead of a touchscreen. It always worked great for sites/applications that where never made for small screens. Like my iphone 12 pro max is harder to navigate on desktop websites than the bold 9900 was. Seeing that this device comes with the default PiOS with XFCE DE the trackpoint seems like the right choice.
If calculators were pokemon they gonna evolve in this 😂
This would be 10/10 if they made accessible cover for 18650 cell for easy swap and a front cover for keyboard to avoid accidental press while using d pad for gaming.
brings back memories of industrial handhelds running WinCE. Ah the 80's and 90's....
As a backed of the GameShell, I love their products!!
Although I gotta say that it wasn't very easy to assemble... but once I managed, I was very happy with the result!
Been waiting for this for a while.
I’d love this thick industrial build for a Linux tablet + Android apps
Wow! Reminds me of making model airplanes, the ease of this is very attractive for someone like me with little knowledge of hardware.
Love the phone texts in the background
Just preordered mine.
This device is so intriguing but I’m struggling to find a use case for it. I feel if I were a developer, I would rather use a laptop. And for a retro game device, I would not want that style d-pad nor buttons. Yet, I would still love to have one lol
I ordered one as a portable computer to use when I am out and about and dont wanna lug out my laptop at work. I can use my phone for a lot but when I am entering information or trying to configure something really quick the keyboard always gets in the way and the mobile websites dont always like to cooperate. Hoping this will fix that and I have something else to tinker with.
I think this would be a good use if you were an Admin or Pentester
@@NyhkolasFrost I was thinking of using mine (non CM4 edition) to possibly ssh into my phone, as I have Linux installed on terminus and I'm sure ssh server can be ran all without pulling my phone out, and the entering information mentioned with dedicated keyboard
If the problem is the keyboard on the phone, wouldn't a solution just be something like this that you slot into? Would be fantastic with Samsung Dex
@@NyhkolasFrost isn't something like Samsung DEX, or native Android Desktop, better for this usecase? There is no extra device you carry, the power is similar, if not greater on higher end phones... It is true that on DEX you don't have as many professional tools, but then again, the the power limitations of the handheld device creates similar bottlenecks
Does the handheld itself come with an overcharge/overdischarge protection circuit? Or do you need to make sure that the 18650 batteries that you put in there have their own protection circuits?
Yeah he mentions a battery module @4:35 but doesn't show it
I'll get a uConsole asap and practice me some Leetcode. Love it.
This is so cool! This is the direction I wish modern smartphones had.. imma buy one soon
If anyone needs some 18650s, Walmart sells them in store for their solar lights, but with it nearing the end of summer they might be on clearance now wherever they keep their end of summer solar lights isle. And yes, they are legit 18650s and no they are not only for solar light usage.
intro song reminds me of pokemon TCG audio for the gameboy, love the mellow vibe
It's like a modern Pocket Chip, but it runs on a Raspberry Pi CM, uses a higher quality shell (Aluminium instead of plastic), comes with built in speakers, has a trackball, lacks a touchscreen and you *have to assemble it yourself.
I think this is really cool, it just needs a touchscreen and I'd get one.
*get to
Wow, I didn't know something like this existed. I want one!
A very cool unit I can't wait to get my hands on it, I enjoy using BB type keyboard more than touch screen.
I bought it for its aesthetics. Hopefully I get it in three months!
I need this to run one of my small CNC machines.
is the pi version the best choice or is a-06 and a-04 better ?
The back panel is the cpu cooler?
How hot does it get?
Can you run some 3D/HD and check the temp?
Very neat. Would love to know what the battery life is like in practice.
I figure a big stumbling block for all rpi based handhelds is the lack of a proper low-power sleep or hibernation mode. It means you're stuck either leaving the machine sipping energy the whole time or having to wait for full shutdown when your done and a full boot when you want to get started again...
A definite barrier to using it on the go.
One nice thing about 18650s is you can get em with 3600mAH so you could have over 7200mAH on 2 of em. Not sure how much power the pi uses but pretty sure you could get good battery life off of that.
it really shouldnt take too long to boot. if its for emulated games, then simply save stating then powering it off should be very quick. a script to do all this for you would be pretty easy
Maybe it will run Mobian?
ETA I am interested in your handheld collection, end of year video idea?
Seen some cool tech on your channel.
How long from when you ordered it, did it take to arrive? Love your channel!
Oh yeah; I would love to see if how other linux variants (alpine linux mainly) works with this amazing hardware.
Wow. $189 for the top model! That’s great value. The fun you could have.
I hope the first thing that they add is a touch version of the roller ball. I have owned Blackberry's with both the roller and the touch version. The roller after a while needs to be disassembled for cleaning but the touch version only needs a whip with a cleaning cloth at the worst. Not until the touch pointer becomes available will I contemplate buying one as I well remember how much of a pain cleaning the roller ball was.
Beautiful I'd love to have one
Hahaha looks fun, but I did crack up at the comment about a Blackberry track ball being a good thing! Hopefully is better than the actual BB one, the physical ball style ones went bad so quickly with normal use. Was a god send for me when they updated to the touch pad, cleaning the old ones for customers back then was hell.
ordered one of these last week as a little portable computer for work and some tinkering. been wanting something i can carry around and use a browser on. I'm in IT and most everything I use has a URL i can go to and using a phone is such a pain in the butt when the keyboard take up most of the screen. Can't wait to get this into my hands.
Still waiting on mine, almost been a year… my friend and I were only 100 orders apart and he got his months ago, I feel like order priority on most of these long term orders is skewed.
You might want to call them and see what's up.