SpaceLaptop Project

SpaceLaptop

An DIY laptop project based on SBCs (Orange Pi 5 / Raspberry Pi 5). Designed for developers who want ultimate control over their hardware.

Currently in Development - Join the Community!
DIY Build
Closed Source

Project Status & Roadmap

Follow our development progress

Phase 1: Design & Prototyping

Q1 2026 - In Progress

  • Concept design finalized
  • 3D case modeling
  • PCB layout design
  • Power management system

Phase 2: Hardware Prototype

Q2 2026 - Upcoming

  • First 3D printed prototypes
  • Battery integration testing
  • Thermal management solutions

Phase 3: Software & Optimization

Q3 2026 - In Progress

  • Custom Debian image creation
  • Power optimization scripts
  • Driver development

The SpaceLaptop Vision

An DIY laptop for developers

Portable Design

Compact form factor designed for coding anywhere - coffee shops, parks, or coworking spaces.

Long Battery Life

Optimized for ~6-8 hours runtime with efficient ARM architecture and power management.

Development Ready

Pre-configured for coding with essential tools and a clean, optimized Debian environment.

Technical Specifications

Hardware and software targets

Processing

  • Board: Orange Pi 5 (8GB RAM)
  • CPU: Rockchip RK3588S - 8-core ARM
  • GPU: Mali-G610 MP4
  • Storage: NVMe SSD Support

Performance

  • CPU Cores: 4x Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
  • Memory: 8GB LPDDR4X
  • Power Draw: 10-12W (estimated)

Processing

  • Board: Raspberry Pi 5 (8GB RAM)
  • CPU: Broadcom BCM2712 - 4-core ARM
  • GPU: VideoCore VII
  • Storage: MicroSD + USB 3.0 SSD

Performance

  • CPU Cores: 4x Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz
  • Memory: 8GB LPDDR4X
  • Power Draw: 8-10W (estimated)

Display & Interface

  • Screen: 13" 1080p IPS Display
  • Keyboard: under development
  • Touchpad: under development

System & Power

  • Case: 3D Printed Custom Shell
  • Battery: 100Wh Li-Po (Target)
  • OS: Debian 13 CLI + Custom Image
  • Runtime: 6-8 Hours (Target)

Pricing

Choose your SpaceLaptop edition

SpaceLaptop Air

$ 299 .99
  • Raspberry Pi 5 (8GB)
  • 13" 1080p IPS Display
  • Custom Keyboard?
  • 3D Printed Custom Shell
  • High-Capacity Battery
  • Debian 13 Pre-installed
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