Adafruit Blog

A maker built a portable personal journal device using a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W in a 3D-printed case for under $200. The device, inspired by the 'writerdeck' form factor, lets the user type journal entries each night and lock them away. It later evolved to include additional apps and a Claude chat client.

Bee Write Back, a portable journal

It seems like it would be easy to assemble a keyboard without soldering.

What’s wrong with a pen and a notepad?

That’s cool, tho I always think that a tool like that should cost 50-70 dollars max. I understand the customization and things but the brain costs like 15-20 dollars, and you can go lower using other SBC