Step 1) Grab your DE10-nano from Terasic. They have been shipping out within a few days of ordering and might actually ship from within the US
Step 2) Choose analog or digital IO variant
- Analog has native analog audio and video out but only allows for 1 SDRAM module which is fine for all current cores but a future core might need 2 SDRAM modules
- Digital IO does not have native analog audio or video (can use direct video with an HDMI2VGA dongle) but does have a power switch and allows for dual SDRAM
Step 3) Choose case color
Step 4) Order and wait :)
Step 5) Assemble using this video as a guide
Step 6) If your IO board comes with a fan, please remove it before installation. I don't always make time to remove them, so my loss is your gain. (?)
That’s it :)
Customer Reviews
Everything worked but I was a bit confused when following the assembly video as a few things were different. Mainly a fan was on the IO board but the aluminum case was designed for passive cooling only. All I had to do was remove the fan and now I have a fan available in case I want to use it later, so that’s cool. Just be sure to remove the fan first before you follow the video instructions if your case uses the heat sink rather than air vent. There are a few other minor differences between the assembly video and what I received but nothing major. I got the purple case and it looks awesome. Compliments the 8bitdo Snes controller perfectly (pro tip: this controller also has some of the lowest input lag when w connected via USB so I definitely recommend). Overall 5/5 works perfectly
I ordered the Aluminum Kit Bundle here (Beyond Black digital IO), along with a DE10-nano direct from Terasic. Finally got around to assembling and everything came together without any trouble. The light pipes on mine were pre-installed which I found to be a helpful touch. This is an extremely nice-looking case with a well designed, solid build quality. One thing I love is that this case allows for dead silent operation. Having a blast and can't recommend it highly enough!
Much could be said about the case in question but the only word that I can think of is elegant. The simple yet aesthetic design is nothing short of exceptional. Coupled with the fact that every square inch is a part of the intelligent design to effectively dissipate heat. All the accessories that come with the case are professionally put together and look great with the black silkscreen. What more can you ask for? If you already have a DE-10 Nano, This bundle is the one. Bar none.
The Aluminum Kit Bundle (no DE10-Nano) from MiSTer Addons is a fantastic addition to any MiSTer FPGA setup. Not only does it add a sleek and professional look to your setup, but it also provides excellent protection and passive cooling for your DE10-Nano board.
The kit comes with everything you need to give your MiSTer FPGA the look it deserves. The aluminum material is ultra high quality and has a beautiful finish that really elevates the overall appearance of your setup no matter which color you choose.
One thing to note is that this kit is that it does not include the DE10-nano board itself, so you'll need to purchase that separately. The Aluminum Kit Bundle is an awesome way to add some style and protection to your MiSTer FPGA setup, and I cannot recommend it enough.
The kit was incredibly easy to assemble, looks fantastic (got the purple one), and works perfectly. After purchasing an already assembled MiSTer from another retailer that didn’t work, I decided to build one with this kit. My only wish is that I had started here. Snac accessories to use original controllers were the only extra items I needed, and I love it.