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MiSTER Pi

Firmware: Offline Install Package

Please visit the above link for software installation instructions for MiSTER Pi.

Video Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbppuWmukw0

Support MiSTer FPGA Development: https://www.patreon.com/FPGAMiSTer

 

MiSTER Pi Case Template: Thingiverse / GitHub

 

Power Supply Recommendations:

MiSTER Pi requires a minimum of 5V2A. You can satisfy this requirement with an old 5V2A wall wart or a modern Type-C PD charger. If you use a PD PSU, MiSTER will negotiate up to 12V3A from your charger, and then drop that voltage down to 5V to run the rest of the board and connected IO. This voltage drop comes with additional heat, so you should use active cooling when you connect a bunch of USB devices that draw a lot of power (USB HDD, devices with batteries, etc).

A 5V2A PSU doesn't require DC-to-DC drop-down conversion, so it will always run cooler under heavy loads without active cooling, and it is the best option if you want a silent MiSTER build. If you always plan to use active cooling, it doesn't matter which type of PSU you use. MiSTER will negotiate the power that it needs as long as there is a 5V2A minimum.

The best PSU is the one that you already own that meets the standards detailed in this section. If you do not already have one or are not sure, there are two things to be aware of:

  1. Is your PSU from a reputable source or online marketplace?
  2. Did your PSU pass a certification process for use in your country?

Example 1

Here's an example of an old wall wart USB A charger that came with a cellphone. It meets our minimum power demands of 5V2A, and it contains a UL Listed certification in the corner. If we enter that number into the UL search engine, we can match the certification with the model number here. We can use this PSU without any issues. It came from a reputable source, and it has a real safety certification.

 

Example 2

Here's a PD PSU that shipped with a major Linux handheld. It can output 5V3A, 9V3A, 15V3A, and 20V2.25A. It meets our minimum power requirements, and if it is used with MiSTER Pi, the board will negotiate 9V with the PD protocol. This charger also has a UL certification, and if we visit the UL search again, we can find the certification that matches the model number on the charger. We can use this PSU without any issues. In fact, this is actually a very good PD charger. With a max supported power rail of 9V, MiSTER will generate less heat under extreme USB current loads compared to a 12V PD PSU.