Can the IO board be constructed per function required?

[Shaneus]

Hi all,

Obviously a lot of cases make use of some features of the IO board, like the buttons and LEDs. My question is, is there a way of building/populating the board to only utilise these features (and the fan as well) without too much hassle? And if so, would it be a task an amateur solderer like myself could accomplish?

Thanks in advance!

[lomdar67]

I would say it depends on what functions you want and how good your electronic understanding is. Most (all) of the info you need can be found on GitHub.

https://github.com/MiSTer-devel/Hardwar ... ns/IOBoard
https://github.com/MiSTer-devel/Main_Mi ... mbly-(DIY)

There is no manual for "dummies" that says you need to solder this and that to get a certain functionality. But if you can "read" and understand the pcb you are good to go: https://github.com/MiSTer-devel/Hardwar ... rd_5.5.pdf

[Sigismond0]

Sounds like you might just be better off with the digital IO board.

[Shaneus]

Sounds like you might just be better off with the digital IO board.

Is that different from the regular one? Again, really only want one for the buttons/LEDs and fan mount, don't need the extra ports etc.

Edit: That looks perfect in its bare form, and seems like it can be fully operational (for me) without having to solder unneeded parts/ports.