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Can the IO board be constructed per function required?
Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2020 11:04 am
by 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!
Re: Can the IO board be constructed per function required?
Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2020 2:35 pm
by 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
Re: Can the IO board be constructed per function required?
Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2020 3:37 pm
by Sigismond0
Sounds like you might just be better off with the digital IO board.
Re: Can the IO board be constructed per function required?
Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2020 10:10 pm
by Shaneus
Sigismond0 wrote: ↑Wed Jun 17, 2020 3:37 pm
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.