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Thinkman

Learn how to build your own portable AI assistant using a Raspberry Pi, 3D printing, and Python. This project combines hardware and software to create a modern take on the classic Sony Walkman, allowing you to interact with AI models offline.

8 June 2025
1 minute read

By Kevin McAleer
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  Tags:
thinkman ai python raspberrypi
  Difficulty:
beginner
  Category:
ai python docker raspberrypi
  Code:
https://www.github.com/kevinmcaleer/thinkman

Thinkman

Learn how to build your own portable AI assistant using a Raspberry Pi, 3D printing, and Python. This project combines hardware and software to create a modern take on the classic Sony Walkman, allowing you to interact with AI models offline.

 8 June 2025   |     1 minute read   |   By Kevin McAleer   |   Share this article on

Video

For every project I create, I often make a corresponding YouTube video. Sometimes, there might be more than one video for a single project. You can find these videos in this section.

Explore more through this this dedicated video.

Thinkman is a portable AI assistant built on a Raspberry Pi, designed to be a modern take on the classic Sony Walkman. It allows you to interact with AI models offline, combining hardware and software in an innovative way.

Parts

For this project I’ve used a Raspberry Pi 5 16Gb version, a PiSugar 3 Plus battery pack, and a custom 3D printed case. The project is designed to be easy to build and use, with a focus on portability and functionality.

Build instructions

I’ve written up the project with full install instructions, and you can find the code on GitHub - checkout the project using the card below:

Thinkman

Thinkman

Learn

Learn how to build your own portable AI assistant using a Raspberry Pi, 3D printing, and Python.

 1h 30m

  8 Jun 25

 Kevin McAleer

Code

View Code Repository on GitHub - https://www.github.com/kevinmcaleer/thinkman

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