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nice description!

2 years ago I setup such a machine with following parts list. MikroTik WLAN cards are superior since running Atheros chipsets. Feel free to include parts in your documentation.

1 x PC Engines apu2d4
1 x PC Engines case1d2blku
1 x PC Engines ac12veur2
1 x mSATA mini PCIE 8gb
1 x MikroTik R11E-2HPnD, miniPCI-e card
1 x MikroTik R11E-5HACD, miniPCI-e card
4 x Delock 88395 WLAN 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n 2 dBi
4 x RP-SMA Jack Pigtail to MMCX (18cm)

seller I bought everything from: varia-store.com

for at least Debian there is no hassle with running TinyCore Linux to flush your firmware.

Just install the apt-package for flashrom directly from Debian

    apt install flashrom

get your required firmware e.g.

    wget https://3mdeb.com/open-source-firmware/pcengines/apu2/apu2_v4.11.0.1.rom

and flash directly from within Debian e.g.

    flashrom -w apu2_v4.11.0.1.rom -p internal

for the new firmware to come into effect it is important to shut down and power off (i.e. disconnect power)

    init 0

reconnect power, boot and enjoy :-)

Given the EOL of APU and firmware updates, do you happen to have any recommendations for alternative platforms?