Software Engineering Daily Building an Open-Source Laptop with Byran Huang
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Nov 11, 2025 
Byran Huang, a high-school full-stack developer, has gained attention for creating the anyon_e, an open-source laptop designed for repairability. He shares his mission of proving that anyone can build a laptop while balancing integration with openness. The discussion covers his choices of a System-on-Module, the complexities of debugging a 4K AMOLED display, and the innovative design of a wireless mechanical keyboard. Byran also reflects on the viral community response and his future ambitions, emphasizing the project’s potential to inspire makers.
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Open Laptop Philosophy
- Byran built Anyon_E to prove anyone can assemble a modern thin-and-light laptop from open designs and parts.
- He prioritized repairability and full transparency so people can learn and modify every component.
Design Transparency Matters
- Byran routed every PCB trace by hand and published designs so others can inspect engineering decisions.
- He used open tools like KiCad and Linux to make the project accessible for learning and modification.
Use Modules To Reduce Risk
- He used an RK3588 SOM (system-on-module) to avoid impossible high-speed chip-level work and speed development.
- The SOM provided known-working drivers and reduced the risk of undebuggable high-speed hardware issues.
