Today’s project is about how to use the LattePanda to create a mini gaming computer, including making the case and monitor.
Since the LattePanda can come pre-installed with an X86 Windows system, combined with the Alpha’s high configuration, the overall performance of the machine is quite good. At the end of the article, the author also demonstrates the operation of video editing with PR and watching 4K60 frame videos on this machine in the video.
Excluding the overall cost-performance ratio seems not that high, I hope everyone can gain something from this sharing.
Materials
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LattePanda Alpha 864s
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Samsung SSD
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USB 3.0 Hub
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USB 2.0 Hub
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Black Carbon Fiber Board
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Red Carbon Fiber Board
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White Carbon Fiber Board
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MDF Board
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Thermaltek Fan
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Arduino Nano
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Relay Module
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LED Strip
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3mm Transparent Acrylic Board
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10-inch Monitor and Driver (LINK)
Appearance After Completion
▲ Watch the complete video at the end
LattePanda Alpha
The LattePanda Alpha is a single board computer the size of a phone.
Specifications are as follows:
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Intel 8th m3-8100Y Dual-Core CPU -
115mm * 78mm * 14 mm Small Size -
Gigabit Network Card -
Type-C Multifunction Interface -
M.2 PCIe Interface -
Multi-System Support (Pre-installed Full Version of Windows 10)
Comes with 1 cooling fan, and a 45w PD type-C power adapter.
The Core m3 processor is the perfect choice for outstanding performance and low power consumption. The Alpha comes with 8GB of RAM and 64GB eMMC, supports M.2 interface SSDs, and has rich GPIO expansion ports to meet most application needs.
Display
This 7-inch LCD monitor has a high resolution of 1024×600 pixels and supports operation via buttons and remote control. It is protected by a box with a stand made of high-quality black acrylic.
The monitor will support different video input interfaces such as HDMI, VGA, and AV (CVBS). In addition, it comes with an HDMI cable for quick connection to the screen.
Since the buttons on the monitor are positioned backward, we can choose to control the screen via buttons or use the remote control to adjust its contrast or color. Its back is designed with mounting holes, supporting assembly with Raspberry Pi 3B, 2B, 1B+/A+/B, etc.
Start Assembling
First, before installing the LattePanda Alpha 864s into the 3D printed box, we need to add an SSD (the system itself comes with 64GB eMMC V5.0), here we are using a Samsung brand, the specific operation is as follows:
Then we can install the LP into the box,
Next is the assembly of the case,
Due to the limited USB ports on the LattePanda Alpha itself, we also prepared two USB extensions to be fixed together.
Then we will stick the prepared stickers on the machine to make it look more stylish.
Fan and LED Strip
After securing the main unit and the USB extensions, we can install the fan, LED strip, and RGB fan.
The purpose of the fan is for cooling, and combined with RGB, it can make the entire case look cooler.
After securing the LED strip, we will connect it to the Arduino Nano.
Lighting Control
▲ Circuit Diagram
Case Assembly Completed
Put on the transparent glass side panel to complete our assembly.
Connect the Monitor
The last step is to assemble the monitor.
Take out our 10.1-inch (25.7 cm) monitor and connect the wires,
Secure the stand,
Connect the monitor to the case,
Plug it in,
Power on!
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Original project English link:
https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Make-a-Mini-High-PC-for-Gaming/
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