RootRunner

RootRunnerA Portable Raspberry Pi Console You Can Actually BuildNo rare parts.No long waiting times.No supply chain drama.Why RootRunner?I wanted something like a uConsole — but without waiting months for hardware and without paying Hackberry Pi CM5 prices for similar performance.So I built my own version.The goal was simple:Use modern, widely available hardwareKeep it reproducibleAvoid exotic or disappearing partsMake it serviceableRootRunner is designed to be built now — and still rebuildable later.Build OverviewThe system is mostly plug & play, but not completely solder-free.Minimal Soldering RequiredStatus LED → 220 ohm resistor → wiresSliding power switch soldered into the power line between the power bank and the Raspberry PiNo custom PCBs.No micro-soldering.Basic tools are enough.Everything else is modular and easy to replace.Hardware FeaturesSliding cover for USB & LAN accessPhysical power switch (fully disconnects power)USB-rechargeable batteryIntegrated keyboardStatus LEDDesi