Raspberry Pi Zero 2W 7inch Laptop

Updated on April 4, 2026 : Optional support for US layout keyboard.

Overview

• A small portable computer that can be created using a Raspberry Pi Zero W or Zero2W.
• It has a 7-inch LCD screen and a practically sized keyboard built in.
• It is suitable as an operating environment for Linux shell and retro PC emulators.

Parts used

• Raspberry pi:zero 2W
• LCD:Waveshare Zero-DISP-7A https://www.waveshare.com/zero-disp-7a.htm
• Keyboard (Japanese Layout/Original):SANWA SUPPLY SKB-SL28BK https://www.sanwa.co.jp/product/syohin?code=SKB-SL28BK
  • Use the file "keyboard_mounter.stl","keyboard_cover.stl"
• Keyboard (US Layout/Optional):MCSaite mini keyboard https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DZZWD9W/
  • Use the file"keyboard_mounter_us.stl","keyboard_cover_us.stl"
  • You will need to disassemble the keyboard and cut off the plastic around the edges.
  • Note that the MCSaite mini keyboard(US layout) is thicker than SKB-SL28BK(Japanese Layout).
• UPS:Treedix 5V Uninterruptible Power Supply https://treedix.com/ja/products/treedix5v-uninterruptible-power-supply-for-raspberry-pi-simultaneous-charge-output-provides-power-supply-via-pogo-pins-high-power-boost-circuit-compatible-with-raspberry-pi-zero-2b-3b-3b-4b
• Battery:18650 (x2)
• Misc:
  • M5x30 bolts&nuts , F5-10M~F6-12M washers for hinge
  • M2.5 Bolts & insert nuts for backpanel
  • M2.5 Bolts for screen_top
  • Double-sided tape for screen_frontpanel,keyboard_cover
  • Optical fiber to guide the LED lights