MiSTer Pi [MiSTer/FPGA]
Following my article on the MiSTerX Mini, today I would like to introduce you to the MiSTer Pi. This device is also produced in small quantities and is popular with retro fans looking for an affordable alternative to the original MiSTer. My copy comes from the second production batch and includes the Turbo Pack, which comprises the following components:
- Base kit: MiSTer Pi, USB-C cable, acrylic case, spacers and FAN I/O
- 128 MB SDRAM module
- USB hub
- I/O board v9.2
- SNES SNAC adapter and SNAC level shifter (for connecting SNES controllers)
- 128 GB SD card
The Turbo Pack is delivered fully assembled, so it is ready for use almost immediately.
Hardware: More affordable with a clone board
The MiSTer Pi uses a clone board of Terasic’s DE-10 Nano, which significantly reduces production costs. However, the FPGA chip used, a Cyclone V, remains the same. The clone board lowers the base cost to just $99, and the complete Turbo Pack is available for $190 – a remarkably affordable price for a fully equipped FPGA system.
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