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# how to build r_e_c_u_r
## get some parts
these are the parts you need to get. to reduce costs i sourced them through aliexpress.com but if you have other parts lying around try them out and let me know how it goes.
### main parts:
- [raspberry pi3] *37 USD* (watch this space for experiments with other models/sbc's)
- [raspberry pi screen] *12 USD*
- [usb keypad] *9 USD*
![main parts][main parts]
other bits and pieces:
- 4x m2 and 7x m3 screws - a few dollars (exact lengths/links etc coming soon)
- 8 gig or greater mircoSD card
- stable 5volt1A microUsb power supply
- a usb for samples
- hdmi cable for output...
## print some things
- 3d print the front panel, back panel and spaces from these files
- 2d print these [key stickers] (or modify/create your own!) onto vinyl, label paper or normal paper with double sided tape...
## put it together
- using [etcher] (or otherwise) flash the micro sd with this modified image of raspberian (or follow these [dotfile] instructions)
- insert sd card into pi
- attach screen via the pi header pins and use screen spacers (with a little bluetac) to fasten it in
- use the small screws to attach pi+screen to the back panel
- attach keypad to the back panel and fasten in with a extra screw if necessary
- put large screws through back panel facing up and use spacers
- attach top panel and hold with nuts
## try it owt
[raspberry pi3]:https://www.aliexpress.com/item/RS-Version-2016-New-Raspberry-Pi-3-Model-B-Board-1GB-LPDDR2-BCM2837-Quad-Core-Ras/32789942633.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.FkRWty
[main parts]: build_all.jpg
[raspberry pi screen]:https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-3-5-inch-Raspberry-Pi-LCD-TFT-Touchscreen-Display-Touch-Shield-Raspberry-pi-2-Model/32605410449.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.ZW1WDU
[usb keypad]:https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2-4G-Wireless-Keyboard-USB-Numeric-Keypad-19-Keys-Mini-Digital-Keyboard-Ultra-Slim-Number-Pad/32818206308.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.FkRWty
[key stickers]: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vhXv5QTfyUqsZuMdQu1lh2dMfEk5HMNVyp8uhrc-I2w/edit?usp=sharing
[etcher]: https://etcher.io
[dotfile]: ../dotfiles/README.md