Parts List
Bill of Materials
Core Components
| Item |
Specification |
Source |
Est. Cost |
Status |
| SBC |
Orange Pi 5 16GB (base) |
eBay |
$99 + $5 shipping |
Bid pending |
| Display controller |
30-pin eDP to HDMI |
Amazon/eBay |
$24 |
Ordered |
| MicroSD card |
64GB Endurance |
Amazon |
$10-12 |
To purchase |
Salvaged from K501U
| Item |
Status |
Notes |
| Display (Innolux N156HGE-EAB) |
Available |
Controller board ordered |
| Hinge mechanism |
Available |
Intact |
| WiFi antenna |
Available |
In hinge |
| Webcam |
Available |
In bezel |
| Cooling fan |
Available |
4-pin PWM |
USB Expansion
| Item |
Specification |
Source |
Est. Cost |
Status |
| USB hub |
Powered 7-port USB 3.0 |
Amazon |
$15-25 |
To purchase |
| USB enclosure |
SATA 2.5" USB 3.0 |
Amazon |
$10-15 |
To purchase |
| (or) USB flash |
128GB USB 3.0 |
Amazon |
$15-25 |
Alternative |
Power
| Item |
Specification |
Source |
Est. Cost |
Status |
| IP5389 power board |
USB-C PD, 3S, bare PCB |
AliExpress |
$8-15 |
Preliminary selection |
| 18650 cells |
3S or 3S2P, quality brand |
User's pick |
$12-24 |
To purchase |
| 5A blade fuse + holder |
Automotive |
Amazon |
$2 |
To purchase |
| USB-C wall charger |
45W+ PD, for charging |
Amazon |
$10-15 |
To purchase |
Networking
| Item |
Specification |
Source |
Est. Cost |
Status |
| WiFi dongle |
USB, Linux-compatible |
Amazon |
$10-15 |
To purchase |
Optional
| Item |
Purpose |
Source |
Est. Cost |
| Heatsink + fan |
Cooling |
AliExpress |
$5-10 |
| Panel-mount cables |
Case integration |
Amazon |
$10-20 |
| SD card reader |
Backup/imaging |
Amazon |
$8-12 |
Cost Summary
Minimum Viable Build
| Category |
Cost |
| SBC |
$104 |
| Display controller |
$24 |
| MicroSD |
$12 |
| USB hub |
$20 |
| USB enclosure |
$12 |
| Power system (board+cells+fuse+charger) |
$32-56 |
| WiFi dongle |
$12 |
| Subtotal |
$206-230 |
With Optional Items
| Category |
Cost |
| Base build |
$206-230 |
| Heatsink/cooling |
$10 |
| Panel-mount cables |
$15 |
| Total |
$231-255 |
Future Additions
| Category |
Cost |
| Battery pack (portable) |
Integrated in base build |
| Case materials |
TBD |
| Custom PCB |
TBD |
Ordered Items
| Item |
Date Ordered |
Est. Arrival |
Source |
Tracking |
| Display controller board |
TBD |
2-4 weeks |
Amazon/eBay |
TBD |
Pending Purchases
- MicroSD card
- Powered USB hub
- USB enclosure or flash drive
- IP5389 power board + 18650 cells
- 5A fuse + holder
- USB-C PD wall charger (45W+)
- WiFi dongle
Supplier Links (Research)
Add actual links when ordering:
- Orange Pi 5: eBay search for "Orange Pi 5 16GB"
- Display controller: Amazon search "N156HGE-EAB controller board" or "30-pin eDP to HDMI"
- USB hub: Amazon "Sabrent 7-port USB 3.0 powered"
- MicroSD: Amazon "SanDisk Endurance 64GB" or "Samsung PRO Endurance 64GB"