____ FRST Computer: batch 4 __________________________________________
       
       For the Few of Us...
       
       So... after daily-driving my batch 3 computers for the past year,
       I'm ready to commit to making the next batch -- which... is likely
       just to be an "open" batch.  I'll make these on-demand, as orders come
       in.  Let's just hope the supply chain holds up.  :)
       
       batch 4 Promise:
       
       For this "research kit" batch, I promise to deliver a personal
       CyberDeck experience not too dissimilar from Plan 9.  That is, much
       like Plan 9 is a "research" operating system, consider the Model 3 a
       "research" personal computer -- a far-out, 90s-retro, portable,
       packet radio research computer, at that.
       
       Be prepared to write some C.  Be prepared for a hand-crafted,
       3D-printed computer.  It should feel like an advanced prototype,
       printed using a new professional-grade (Bambu X1C) printer, yet
       also feel familiar and accessible.
       
       In terms of durability, my Ender-produced batch 3 builds have held
       up beautifully to my dragging them across North America.
       With the Bambu, I'm able to offer overall higher-quality prints
       in PLA+, PETG, and PETG-CF -- each filament type with its own
       quality merits.
       
       How about this for a warranty statement?  If anything comes
       up, I promise to do my reasonable best to make it right --
       replacement parts, etc.
       
       And as I've mentioned elsewhere, these are also meant to hold up as
       a piece of techno-art, so expect that, too -- a unique and bespoke
       quality.  To that end, each one will be serial-numbered.
       
           (UPDATE: first trackpad-integrated PCBs have come in!)
       They're working great and one of the surprises turned out to be the
       integrated RGB LED on the Waveshare RP2040 imodule.  With it, I was
       able to set up the QMK firmware to light the LED according to the
       active layer.  This has been awesome!  (especially for seeing
       exactly when auto-mouse layer is active))
       
       Model 3 Cyberdeck -- $555.55
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        - 7" (1024x600) Touchscreen LCD w/ integrated Raspberry Pi Zero
                interface board, HUB, Ethernet, etc.
        - 3D-printed case with magnetic action
        - Decals/airbrushed detailing
        - Pi Zero W (can be equipped with non-WiFi/BT model by request)
        - 36-key QMK keyboard w/ 40mm Cirque touchpad (new, integrated PCB)
        -   (choice of choc keyswitches)
        -   stealth keycaps
        - 9front on microSD
        - External USB-C battery
        - Integrated Semtech SX1276 (LoRa) module (Pi HAT)
        - Carrying case
       
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