mobile friendly diy list alternative

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diff --git a/data/DIY_writerdecks.md b/data/DIY_writerdecks.md
diff --git a/data/tsv-to-table.js b/data/tsv-to-table.js
@@ -4,8 +4,10 @@ const fs = require('fs');
 fs.readFile('DIY_writerdecks.tsv', 'utf8', function(err, data){
     var writerDecks = parseFile(data);
     var tableStr = toMarkdownTableDetailed(writerDecks);
-    console.log(tableStr);
-    writeResult(tableStr);
+    writeResult('DIY_writerdecks.md', tableStr);
+    var mobileStr = toMarkdownMobile(writerDecks);
+    writeResult('DIY_writerdecks_mobile.md', mobileStr);
+
 });
 
 function parseFile(data){
@@ -56,8 +58,24 @@ function toMarkdownTableDetailed(decks){
     return tableStr;
 }
 
-function writeResult(tableStr){
-    fs.writeFile('DIY_writerdecks.md', tableStr, function(){
-        console.log('file saved to DIY_writerdecks.md');
+function toMarkdownMobile(decks){
+    var mobileStr = '# DIY Writer Decks (Mobile Friendly)\n';
+
+    decks.forEach(deck => {
+        mobileStr += '## ' + deck.Date + ': [' + deck.Name + '](' + 
+        deck.Link + ') by ' + deck.Creator + '\n';
+        mobileStr += '* Hardware: ' + 
+        deck.Hardware + '\n* Software: ' + (deck.Software ? deck.Software : '???') + '\n* Case: ' + 
+        deck.Case + '\n\n';
+        mobileStr += '[<img src="images/diy/' + deck.Image + '">](/images/diy/' + 
+        deck.Image + ')\n\n';
+    })
+
+    return mobileStr;
+}
+
+function writeResult(name, tableStr){
+    fs.writeFile(name, tableStr, function(){
+        console.log('file saved to: ' + name);
     });
 }
diff --git a/list-of-diy-writerdecks-mobile.md b/list-of-diy-writerdecks-mobile.md
@@ -0,0 +1,148 @@
+# DIY Writer Decks (Mobile Friendly)
+## 2018-01-30: [Ultimate Writer](https://github.com/picnoir/ultimate-writer) by NinjaTrappeur
+* Hardware: Raspberry PI 3B, Waveshare E-ink
+* Software: Raspian, Ultimate Writer open software
+* Case: wood
+
+[<img src="images/diy/UltimateWriter.jpg">](/images/diy/UltimateWriter.jpg)
+
+## 2019-03-22: [SPUDwrite](https://spectrum.ieee.org/write-without-distraction-with-this-diy-eink-typewriter) by Lucian Copeland
+* Hardware: STMicroelectronics Cortex-M4 processor, E-ink, LCD, thermal printer
+* Software: Software: Mbed firmware, custom Arduino code
+* Case: wood
+
+[<img src="images/diy/SPUDwrite.jpg">](/images/diy/SPUDwrite.jpg)
+
+## 2020-12-14: [FeatherQuill](https://www.instructables.com/FeatherQuill-34-Hours-of-Distraction-Free-Writing/) by CameronCoward
+* Hardware: Raspberry Pi Zero W, ELECTROW 5 Inch touch screen
+* Software: DietPi, WordGrinder
+* Case: 3D printed
+
+[<img src="images/diy/FeatherQuill.jpg">](/images/diy/FeatherQuill.jpg)
+
+## 2021-06-05: [Papertyper](http://www.larsby.com/johan/2021/06/papertyper-digital-typewriter-4/) by John Larsby
+* Hardware: Raspberry Pi Zero, Waveshare LCD
+* Software: Linux, Micro
+* Case: wood
+
+[<img src="images/diy/PaperTyper.jpg">](/images/diy/PaperTyper.jpg)
+
+## 2021-07-07: [LCDTyper](http://www.larsby.com/johan/2021/07/lcdtyper/) by John Larsby
+* Hardware: Raspberry Pi Zero, GeekPiLCD
+* Software: Linux, Kilo
+* Case: wood
+
+[<img src="images/diy/LCDTyper.jpg">](/images/diy/LCDTyper.jpg)
+
+## 2021-10-24: [square-screened lego deck](https://www.reddit.com/r/cyberDeck/comments/qf7zrh/i_use_this_for_writing_and_everything_autosyncs/) by u/DreaminginDarkness
+* Hardware: Raspberry Pi 4, Hyperpixedl square touch screen
+* Software: Linux, FocusWriter
+* Case: cardboard and lego blocks
+
+[<img src="images/diy/SquareScreenLegoDeck.jpg">](/images/diy/SquareScreenLegoDeck.jpg)
+
+## 2022-06-14: [WareWoolf Alpha](https://benjaminsloan.com/2022/06/14/warewoolf-alpha-a-single-purpose-writing-device-i-built/) by Benjamin Sloan
+* Hardware: Raspberry Pi 4
+* Software: Raspberry Pi OS Lite, WareWoolf original open software
+* Case: oak, copper, plastic, cork
+
+[<img src="images/diy/WareWoolfAlpha.jpg">](/images/diy/WareWoolfAlpha.jpg)
+
+## 2023-03-21: [Compass Set Deck](https://www.reddit.com/r/writerDeck/comments/11y4wpx/update/) by u/DreaminginDarkness
+* Hardware: Raspberry Pi, Waveshare LCD, Vortex core 40% mech keyboard
+* Software: FocusWriter, rclone, rclonesync
+* Case: Compass lettering set case
+
+[<img src="images/diy/CompassSetDeck.jpg">](/images/diy/CompassSetDeck.jpg)
+
+## 2023-03-29: [Mythic I](https://www.reddit.com/r/writerDeck/comments/125wqf4/i_wanted_a_beautiful_computer_and_couldnt_find/) by u/Yungblude
+* Hardware: Intel NUC
+* Software: NixOS, bash, wordgrinder, kakoune
+* Case: maple, walnut, leather
+
+[<img src="images/diy/MythicI.jpg">](/images/diy/MythicI.jpg)
+
+## 2023-04-18: [mac air top deck](https://www.reddit.com/r/writerDeck/comments/12rf3i5/the_new_deck_made_with_a_mac_air_top_case_as_the/) by u/DreaminginDarkness
+* Hardware: Raspberry Pi, Waveshare touchscreen
+* Software: FocusWriter, rclone, rclonesync
+* Case: Mac air top case
+
+[<img src="images/diy/MacAirTopDeck.jpg">](/images/diy/MacAirTopDeck.jpg)
+
+## 2023-05-14: [ClipboardPi](https://www.reddit.com/r/writerDeck/comments/13hw5vw/the_clipboardpi/) by u/CrazyinFrance
+* Hardware: Raspberry Pi 400
+* Software: Raspberry Pi OS
+* Case: a clipboard
+
+[<img src="images/diy/ClipBoardDeck.jpg">](/images/diy/ClipBoardDeck.jpg)
+
+## 2023-05-18: [MUSE](https://www.reddit.com/r/writerDeck/comments/13l0zmx/finally_finished_my_writerdeck_i_call_it_the_muse/) by u/ThisIsTheNewSleeve
+* Hardware: Raspberry Pi 4, 68 Keys open source keyboard
+* Software: Raspberry Pi OS, Google Docs
+* Case: 3D printed
+
+[<img src="images/diy/Muse.jpg">](/images/diy/Muse.jpg)
+
+## 2023-07-26: [Mythic II](https://www.reddit.com/r/writerDeck/comments/15akhwr/a_friend_wanted_a_beautiful_serene_computer_he/) by u/Yungblude
+* Hardware: Intel NUC?
+* Software: ???
+* Case: wood, leather
+
+[<img src="images/diy/MythicII.jpg">](/images/diy/MythicII.jpg)
+
+## 2023-12-09: [Writercyber-cyberwriter](https://www.reddit.com/r/writerDeck/comments/18e6wop/writercybercyberwriter/) by u/wabaki-
+* Hardware: Raspberyy Pi 3A+, Bigtreetech TFT50
+* Software: ???
+* Case: aluminum HDD enclosure
+
+[<img src="images/diy/WritercyberCyberwriter.jpg">](/images/diy/WritercyberCyberwriter.jpg)
+
+## 2023-12-19: [ZeroWriter](https://www.reddit.com/r/writerDeck/comments/18m9ffi/my_eink_typewriter_build_guide/) by u/tincangames
+* Hardware: Raspberry Pi Zero 2W, Waveshare E-ink
+* Software: ZeroWriter original open software
+* Case: 3D printed
+
+[<img src="images/diy/ZeroWriter.jpg">](/images/diy/ZeroWriter.jpg)
+
+## 2023-12-24: [Mewriter](https://www.reddit.com/r/writerDeck/comments/18pria7/the_mewriter/) by u/Cello42
+* Hardware: Rapberry Pi Zero 2W, VSDisplay IPS touchscreen
+* Software: FocusWriter, WordGrinder
+* Case: wood
+
+[<img src="images/diy/Mewriter.jpg">](/images/diy/Mewriter.jpg)
+
+## 2024-01-19: [Creativity Machine](https://www.reddit.com/r/writerDeck/comments/19am36v/my_diy_creativity_machine/) by u/Pangolin_Beatdown
+* Hardware: Rapberry Pi 4b
+* Software: Wordgrinder
+* Case: jewelry trays, vinyl
+
+[<img src="images/diy/CreativityMachine.jpg">](/images/diy/CreativityMachine.jpg)
+
+## 2024-02-07: [TypeWryter](https://www.reddit.com/r/writerDeck/comments/1alauai/my_slate_writerdeck_i_call_it_my_typewryter/) by u/CertifiedWerewolf
+* Hardware: Raspberry Pi Zero 2W, Waveshare E-ink
+* Software: TypeWryter
+* Case: plastic
+
+[<img src="images/diy/TypeWryter.jpg">](/images/diy/TypeWryter.jpg)
+
+## 2024-02-19: [backgammon deck](https://www.reddit.com/r/writerDeck/comments/1aur99n/first_attempt_work_in_progress/) by u/ChristyMalry
+* Hardware: Raspberry Pi Zero 2W, Waveshare E-ink
+* Software: ZeroWriter
+* Case: backgammon board
+
+[<img src="images/diy/Backgammon.jpg">](/images/diy/Backgammon.jpg)
+
+## 2024-02-25: [Tapico Typer](https://www.reddit.com/r/writerDeck/comments/1b03zy0/tapico_typer_a_calculator_but_for_words/) by u/v1c3ntecruz
+* Hardware: Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, Waveshare e-ink
+* Software: ZeroWriter
+* Case: 3D printed
+
+[<img src="images/diy/TapicoTyper.jpg">](/images/diy/TapicoTyper.jpg)
+
+## 2024-03-04: [Micro Journal](https://github.com/unkyulee/micro-journal) by u/Background_Ad_1810
+* Hardware: Raspberryi Zero 2W, 30-key keyboard
+* Software: ???
+* Case: 3D printed
+
+[<img src="images/diy/MicroJournal.jpg">](/images/diy/MicroJournal.jpg)
+
diff --git a/list-of-diy-writerdecks.md b/list-of-diy-writerdecks.md
@@ -4,6 +4,8 @@ I'm compiling a list of all the DIY writerDecks I can find in order to inspire o
 
 # Custom Built WriterDecks
 
+If the table below looks awful, try the [mobile version](list-of-diy-writerdecks-mobile.md).
+
 | Date | Name | Details | Image |
 | ---- | ---- | ---- | ---- |
 | 2018-01-30 | [Ultimate Writer](https://github.com/picnoir/ultimate-writer) by NinjaTrappeur | Hardware: Raspberry PI 3B, Waveshare E-ink; Software: Raspian, Ultimate Writer open software; Case: wood | [<img src="images/diy/UltimateWriter.jpg">](/images/diy/UltimateWriter.jpg) |