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DeskNode

A modular, desk-mounted PC command hub powered by rEFInd and Raspberry Pi Pico.

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DeskNode // System Control Interface v0.4 DeskNode is a modular, desk-integrated system interface designed to merge industrial hardware design with digital control precision. It’s not just a front panel — it’s the command center of your machine. Machined to fit flush into a corner cutout of the desk, DeskNode centralizes all essential I/O and control features into a clean, tactile layout: Power and Reset switches, connected directly to the motherboard via extension lines. Power and HDD status LEDs — hardware-level indicators with that old-school diagnostic vibe. Four USB 3.0 ports, front-mounted through internal extensions for fast peripheral access. Analog-style volume controls for instant audio adjustment. A 3-way toggle selector for multi-OS boot control — because one system is never enough. At its core, a Raspberry Pi Pico handles all logic, boot management, and media control. Acting as the digital cortex of the interface.

Got the toggle switch working, so far....

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Boot selected with the 3 way toggle!

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3 way toggle From a Fender!

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  • 1 × Pi Pico v1
  • 1 × 3 Way Toggle Switch Went with the guitar version, just because.
  • 1 × Gesture Sensor APDS9960 Gesture sensor module
  • 2 × 3D Printed Custom Support Very stylish
  • 3 × Custom Acrylic Panel Laser cut acrylic panel

  • So frustrating!!!!!

    Pepa66711/08/2025 at 22:30 0 comments

    So, at first I was trying to use a rotary encoder for the media control, after some rage outburst I remembered of some gesture sensor I have in a box here, tried with them, no success again – another rage attack... I was going to blame the cheap chinese components but, I'm sure it was all my fault...

    Now – as I think I haven't suffered enough – I've decided to try a gesture touchpad using an ATMEGA328P and some copper tape. Let's see where I can get with that now.

  • First Log Ever!!!

    Pepa66711/01/2025 at 00:48 0 comments

    Damn, I was almost finishing to write and the power went down, so now I'll be quick...

    So, it's been a long time since I've worked on a personal project, and i is the first time I log one, I'll try my best.

    Well, the project is somewhat advanced. What is done so far:

    • Design of the module almost at final version
    • Module prototype supports and panels mounted on the table
    • rPi Pico boot selector is working
    • Changed the media control from rotary encoder to gesture sensor
    • Gesture sensor is working fine with the Pico

    You can have more information of how it works on my GitHub:
    https://github.com/Opus667/DeskNode

    And here are the photos so far, just for fun:
    https://github.com/Opus667/DeskNode/blob/100a10a60387d3d194090603f530029deadd7bcb/Log%20Photos/First%20Log/readme.md

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