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Look out Steam Deck: the NucDeck is complete, and all of its files are now available on GitHub.

We first looked at the NucDeck back in August when we covered maker Dan McKenzie’s progress in building an open-source, handheld PC that runs on Intel’s Next Unit of Computing (NUC) line of mini-computers. The final build includes custom PCBs, a seven-inch touchscreen, and 3D printable housing.

Since then, McKenzie has documented several improvements to the NucDeck’s controller, screen, and battery management system on his CNCDan YouTube channel. He also showcases the device running a variety of games, including AAA titles plus low-intensity emulated titles. Your mileage will vary, depending on the NUC used – thankfully, McKenzie’s project is designed around flexibility in the source computer used, particularly given the NUC mainboard size is mostly the same across models.

In our previous coverage, McKenzie indicated that the NucDeck would cost around $400 to build. Looking at the current BOM, it doesn’t appear much has changed in that regard – although users can still opt to build a non-RGB version to save a bit on cost. The only thing incomplete about the NucDeck seems to be its gyroscopic aiming, which has not yet been implemented.

The NucDeck’s release, however, doesn’t mean McKenzie is resting on his laurels; in fact, he’s hard at work on his next project: another (and as-yet-unnamed) handheld similar to the NucDeck that runs on an AMD Mini PC, instead.

McKenzie has released a short YouTube video detailing some of the challenges he expects to face while building that device, as well as offering a few hints at what’s to come, so be sure to check that out.

As for the NucDeck, visit its GitHub page for assembly instructions, the aforementioned BOM, and all other related files.

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