MiSTer Mini Case V3

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Mini MiSTer case for DE-10 Nano. The goal was to create a case for a budget MiSTer setup. Just the DE-10 Nano, ram, heatsink, fan, and ram should come in well under $200. This is a good way to get into MiSTer without spending an arm and a leg. Fits XS ram board, 25x10mm heatsink, 40x10mm A4 fan, and has access to the SD card, ethernet, USB micro, both USB mini, HDMI, and power port. I included both STL and STEP files for ease of editing. Several versions of the top are available. With/ without text, and with/ without the vents on the top (I think it will run plenty cool without them and will prevent dust from collecting inside) The top and bottom should be printed, and the sides can be printed or laser cut. If laser cut, 3mm or .125" thickness should fit. If you are going to plug in a USB hub, use the USB micro connector. Be careful not to draw too much current from this single connector (1A Max total I believe). If you are running things that require more current, get an externally powered USB hub. Post Processing: Drill out clearance holes on bottom screw bosses. Drill and tap holes in the top screw bosses. I used 2-56x1/2" screws to hold the top and bottom together, but 4-40 or M3 will also work. The 40x10mm fan should face to push air out of the top of the case. I hooked my 5V Noctua fan to the 3.3V power so it runs quieter but still flows air well. Pin descriptions can be found on page 27 of the DE-10 Nano user manual. To color the text I used acrylic ink and cut it with a bit of alcohol to thin it out. Then used a very fine dropper to carefully drip the paint into the text recesses. Allow to dry thoroughly.