Today’s sharing project is about how to use LattePanda to make a mini gaming computer, including making the case and monitor.
Since LattePanda can pre-install X86 Windows system, combined with Alpha’s high configuration, the overall performance of the machine is quite good. At the end of the article, the author also shows in the video how to do PR editing and watch 4K 60fps videos on this machine.
Excluding the overall cost-performance ratio seems not so 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
LattePanda Alpha is a single-board computer the size of a mobile phone.
Configuration is as follows:
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Intel 8th m3-8100Y Dual-core CPU -
115mm * 78mm * 14mm 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 a cooling fan x1, and a 45w PD type-C power adapter x1
The Core m3 processor is the perfect choice for excellent performance and low energy consumption. The Alpha has 8GB of RAM and 64GB eMMC, supports M.2 SSD and rich GPIO expansion ports, which can meet most application needs.
Display
This 7-inch LCD monitor has a high resolution of 1024×600 pixels and supports operation by 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 screen connection.
Since the buttons on the monitor are at the back, we can choose to control the screen with 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 putting 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 use a Samsung one, the specific operation is as follows:
Then you can put the LP in,
Next is the assembly of the case,
Since the LattePanda Alpha has limited USB ports, we also prepared two USB extensions to be fixed together.
Then stick the stickers we prepared earlier on the machine to make the whole machine look more textured.
Fan and LED Strip
After fixing the main body 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 whole case look cooler.
After fixing the LED strip, we will connect it to the Arduino Nano.
Light Control
▲ Circuit Diagram
Case Assembly Completed
Cover the transparent glass side panel, completing 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,
Fix the stand,
Connect the monitor and the case,
Plug it in,
Power on!
▲ Complete Video
Original project English link: https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Make-a-Mini-High-PC-for-Gaming/
Project Author: SmartTronix
This translation was first published in DF Maker Community
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