Press and Video Coverage

Minimig reviews, demos and development videos

A curated press and media page for Minimig hardware coverage, Amiga community reviews, setup videos, manufacturing footage and case development updates.

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Coverage Guide

AreaWhat You Will Find
ReviewExternal product reviews and independent impressions of Minimig hardware.
Setup / DemoPower-up videos, unboxing, games, demos and hardware operation.
ManufacturingPick-and-place, assembly workflow and board production footage.
Hardware / CaseAccelerator demonstrations and original-style aluminum case work.

Press Resources

Reviews and External Coverage

Independent coverage and buyer-guide videos that introduce Minimig hardware to the wider Amiga community.

Review2023

A New Amiga Device That Can Run 3 Different CPUs

Review coverage of a Minimig-style system with DIP64 CPU flexibility: real 68000, PiStorm, TerribleFire TF536 and other 64-pin CPU options.

Chris Edwards Restoration
Review2022

New Amiga Devices in 2022: Minimig 1.1 and Minimig 1.8

Review coverage of Minimig 1.1 and the flagship Minimig 1.8 with real Motorola CPU support and expansion possibilities.

Chris Edwards Restoration
Review2023

MiniMig FPGA ITX Review

Independent review of the Minimig FPGA ITX system, including hardware impressions and included acrylic case notes.

Community review
Context2022

Amiga Computer Buyers Guide 2022

A broader buyer guide covering modern ways to run Amiga software, including FPGA and hardware options available at the time.

Community video

Setup, Unboxing and Demos

Power-up, unboxing, game/demo testing and user-facing demonstrations.

Setup2023

Minimig v1.91 Part 1 – Setup and Power Up

First power-up and quick hands-on test with Minimig before moving into deeper game and demo testing.

Community video
Demo2023

MiniMig v1.97 ITX Unboxing, Startup and Test

French-language unboxing and startup video with demo and game testing for the MiniMig v1.97 ITX.

French-language coverage
Demo2023

TPUG MiniMig Overview

MiniMig demonstration and overview with Commodore, Amiga, FPGA, OCS/ECS/AGA and retro hardware context.

Toronto PET Users Group

Manufacturing and Assembly

Workshop footage showing the equipment and production process behind Minimig board assembly.

Manufacturing2023

Kayo Pick-and-Place Machine Arrival

Behind-the-scenes footage from the arrival and unloading of the Kayo pick-and-place machine used for board assembly work.

AmiCube workshop
Manufacturing2023

Minimig v1.97 ITX Top-Side Assembly Run

First assembly run of the top side of a Minimig v1.97 ITX board using the Kayo A8L pick-and-place machine.

AmiCube workshop
Manufacturing2023

Kayo A8L Maiden Run

Initial feeder setup and first test run of the Kayo A8L, showing assembly speed, precision and production workflow improvements.

AmiCube workshop

Hardware and Case Development

Accelerator demonstrations and mechanical case development for the finished Minimig experience.

Hardware Demo2023

Minimig v1.91 with TF536 at 50 MHz

Hardware demonstration of Minimig v1.91 running with a TerribleFire TF536 68030 accelerator at 50 MHz.

AmiCube demo
Case2023

Original-Style Aluminum Case Assembly

Case assembly footage showing the finished original-style aluminum Minimig case, front buttons, LED alignment and mechanical fit.

AmiCube workshop