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Enhanced Performance and Connectivity in a DIY
RISC OS Kit
The DIY THREE is a self-assembly RISC OS computer
kit designed to provide higher performance and
expanded connectivity in a compact, maintainable form. It
is supplied with all essential components apart from the
power supply, and assembly requires only basic tools.
The kit includes a laser-cut oak-veneered MDF case,
delivered untreated and with protective film, a Raspberry
Pi Compute Module with heatsink, a model-specific
carrier board, a 256 GB NVMe drive, a 32 GB eMMC
module, and all required mounting hardware including
brass standoffs, spacers, screws, and washers.
The assembly process follows a clear sequence.
Protective film is removed from the case panels before
fitting thermal pads to the Compute Module and securing
the heatsink. The module is mounted on the carrier
board, the NVMe drive is installed and fixed in place, and
the eMMC module is connected.
The board is then mounted inside the case using
standoffs, with side and end panels fitted and secured,
followed by the top cover. The top cover can be removed
for access to internal components when required.
The DIY THREE provides two USB ports with provision
for two additional front USB connections, dual HDMI
outputs, Gigabit Ethernet, a 12 V barrel connector for
power, and a micro-USB for programming.
It uses a 2 GHz–2.2 GHz CPU with 4 GB of RAM, and
incorporates 256 GB of NVMe storage for data and
applications alongside a 32 GB eMMC module for the
operating system. The case footprint is approximately
190 mm × 105 mm. The modular case design allows for
straightforward upgrades or maintenance without
specialist tools.
Technical Specification
Processor Speed:
overclocked up to 2GHz
Memory:
4GB
SSD Storage:
256GB NVMe storage for RISC OS
as standard
Networking:
Gigabit Ethernet port and integrated
WIFI option
USB ports:
2 rear, optional 2 extra ports via
header
Audio/Video:
Audio over HDMI
Twin full sized HDMI ports
Up to 3840x2160 HDMI graphics
eMMC:
32GB for OS, boot and storage
OS and Software:
RISC OS 5 plus over 2GB of RISC
OS Software as standard
Case:
Veneered unfinished oak slices -
140mm x 120mm x 30mm
Power and activity indicator LED
Options:
Commercial software pack (worth
over £500)
8GB RAM upgrade from 4GB
1TB NVMe upgrade from 256GB
Active cooling
DIY THREE
£199
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Upgrades
1TB NVMe
Upgrade
8GB RAM
Upgrade
Software
Upgrade
£50
£25
£55