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Project R-1: Arch Linux on Spreadtrum Watch
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| # Project R-1: The $50 Wrist Cyberdeck | |
| I couldn't afford a Rabbit R1, so I decided to build a Linux wrist-computer using generic "e-waste" hardware. | |
| ### The Hardware | |
| * **Base:** S10 Ultra Clone (Generic Android Watch) | |
| * **Chipset:** Spreadtrum SC9832E (Quad Core Cortex A53) | |
| * **RAM/Storage:** 4GB / 64GB | |
| * **Price:** ~$50 USD (₹4,000 INR) | |
| ### The Hack | |
| I am running **Arch Linux** natively via `proot-distro` on Termux. | |
| It is not a simulation. It is a full userland sharing the kernel. | |
| * **Screenshot 1 (Neofetch on Wrist):** [PASTE IMGUR LINK HERE] | |
| * **Screenshot 2 (Clean Niagara UI):** [PASTE IMGUR LINK HERE] | |
| * **Screenshot 3 (Arch Logo):** [PASTE IMGUR LINK HERE] | |
| ### What It Can Do | |
| 1. **Headless Server:** I run SSH to manage my Raspberry Pi remotely. | |
| 2. **Pen-Testing:** Nmap and Metasploit run (slowly, but they run). | |
| 3. **No Distractions:** I stripped all social apps. It is a tool, not a toy. | |
| I am 15 years old from India. This is my first attempt at building a "Cyberdeck" wearable. | |
| Happy to answer questions about the Spreadtrum chipset drivers or the Termux setup. |
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Krishna9758
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Dec 23, 2025



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OP here. I'm a 15yo student. I wanted a programmable wrist-computer but didn't want to pay $200+ for locked-down AI hardware. I modded a generic Android watch to run a Proot environment with Arch. It has 4GB RAM and runs full neofetch/htop. Planning to use it for SSH and server management. Happy to answer questions!"
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