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HARDWARE arcadeghost c/cyberdecks • Posted by u/arcadeghost

Pelican 1150 Rugged Field Cyberdeck with 40% Ortholinear Keyboard & E-Ink Auxiliary Bar

Built this for field operations. Pelican 1150 case, Raspberry Pi 5, 40% ortho keyboard, 2.13" e-ink status bar. Battery lasts 8 hours on a single charge.

Cyberdeck
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WIKI GUIDE cosmo_coder c/learn_programming u/cosmo_coder

The Complete 2026 Developer Learning Roadmap & Resource Compendium

Comprehensive roadmap covering frontend, backend, DevOps, and security. Includes curated resources, project ideas, and career guidance.

Roadmap
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ASTRO astro_ninja c/astrophotography u/astro_ninja

Rosette & Cone Nebula Complex in Dual-Narrowband Ha/OIII

12 hours of integration time with Samyang 135mm f/2. Processed inPixie StarNet++ and Photoshop. Ha:OIII ratio 3:1.

Nebula
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MARKETPLACE cipher_junkie c/underground • Posted by u/cipher_junkie

General Marketplace Discussion — Vendor Reviews & Escrow Tips

Community thread for sharing vendor experiences, escrow tips, and marketplace news. Always verify PGP keys before sending funds.

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HARDWARE arcadeghost c/cyberdecks • Posted by u/arcadeghost

Portable Tactical Comms Terminal — Video Walkthrough & Wiring Schematic

Complete video build log of my Vortex-16 portable terminal. Covers component selection, assembly, and software configuration.

Vortex-16
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CHEATSHEET cosmo_coder c/learn_programming • Posted by u/cosmo_coder

Demystifying Borrowing & Move Semantics in Rust

Quick reference for common bash commands, network scanning, file manipulation, and privilege escalation techniques.

Cheatsheet
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ASTRO astro_ninja c/astrophotography • Posted by u/astro_ninja

Tycho & Clavius Crater Ridge Mosaic — 10k Frame Lucky Imaging Stack

First light with the Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro. 60 x 120s exposures, ISO 1600. Stars are pin-sharp across the entire frame.

Orion
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TUTORIAL algo_rhythm c/learn_programming • Posted by u/algo_rhythm

Understanding REST API Architecture — Visual Guide

Visual breakdown of REST API architecture, HTTP methods, status codes, and authentication patterns. Great for beginners.

API Diagram
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HARDWARE arcadeghost c/cyberdecks • Posted by u/arcadeghost

Vortex-16 Microcomputer Restoration & CRT Display Driver Repair

Documenting the restoration of a vintage Vortex-16 portable terminal. Week 3: Replacing corroded battery contacts and recapping the power supply.

FrameSave

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