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Tools for makers who reject closed computing.
$ pocket-forge --about │ Software & hardware tools purpose-built │ for the Clockwork Pi uConsole. │ │ We build what the stock firmware forgot: │ power management, input mapping, shells, │ hardware mods, and developer utilities. │ → Status: Building in the open
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A handheld Linux machine—
designed to be opened.
The Clockwork Pi uConsole is a modular, portable computer running Linux. It ships with a 5-inch display, a full QWERTY keyboard, and a compute module you can swap out. It's the spiritual successor to the cyberdeck — a real machine for real work, in your pocket.
But the stock experience leaves things on the table. Power management is bare-bones. Input mapping is limited. The OS ships with defaults that don't match how makers actually use the device.
That's where Pocket Forge comes in.
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The toolkit is taking shape▊
We're building a curated set of software and hardware tools designed specifically for the uConsole. Here's what's on the workbench.
Power Daemon
Intelligent power management that actually understands your usage patterns. Battery profiles, sleep modes, and thermal controls.
Input Forge
Remap every key. Custom layers, macros, and chords designed for the uConsole's compact keyboard layout.
Shell Kit
Pre-configured shell environments, tmux layouts, and terminal tools optimized for 5-inch displays.
Hardware Mods
3D-printable accessories, GPIO breakout guides, and compute module benchmarks to push your build further.
Dot Configs
Opinionated dotfile packages for common dev workflows — tuned for small screens and constrained resources.
Community Recipes
Curated build guides from the community. uConsole as pentest tool, portable dev server, field terminal, and more.
Start fixing your uConsole now.
7 free, in-depth guides that solve the most common uConsole headaches. No signup required.
Retro Gaming & Emulation
Turn your uConsole into a portable retro gaming machine. RetroArch setup, per-system cores, CM4 vs CM5 performance tiers.
WiFi Fix Guide
Fix the signal drop caused by the aluminum shell. Driver patches, antenna tips, and connection stability tricks.
Battery Life Guide
Double your runtime with CPU governor tuning, charging speed fixes, and power management tweaks for CM4 & CM5.
i3 & Sway Window Manager
Tiling WM setup for maximum screen real estate. Optimized keybindings, status bar, and workspace workflow for the 5" display.
Overclocking Guide
Squeeze every MHz from CM4 & A06. Safe and aggressive profiles, thermal management, and stability testing.
Bluetooth Audio Setup
Get reliable BT audio on your uConsole. PipeWire setup, A2DP codecs, speaker pairing, and crackling fixes.
GPIO & Hardware Hacking
GPIO pinout, I2C sensors, SPI displays, LED blink project, and safe power management for CM4 hardware projects.
Skip the setup grind.
The uConsole Toolkit is a premium OS image that turns your uConsole into a daily driver in 15 minutes — not 15 hours. WiFi fixes, battery optimization, i3 desktop, 30+ curated tools, all pre-configured.