Build dossier
Bench notes
Difficulty
Handheld prop ยท tiny UI
Budget
$50-$160
Next step
Block out the case size, screen, buttons, and basic UI loop before committing to a fabrication approach.
What I want to learn
Small-screen interface design, enclosure design, button feel, and handheld electronics layout.
Parts / materials
- Small display
- Buttons
- Microcontroller or SBC
- Battery
- Speaker
- Custom enclosure
A handheld prop and electronics build inspired by the PET, with a screen, controls, lights, and room for playful software experiments.