Jay,
From my understanding on the product page:
Assembly Only: Klondike mainboard assembled together with separately purchased ASIC chips to produce the core of the Fusion 16. This option is recommended only for customers using one off designs of the remaining items necessary for a fully functioning unit.
DIY Kit: Similar to the assembly only option with the addition of a DIY kit of final assembly parts for those who enjoy putting things together. Beginner to moderate skill level required.
Full Assembly: A fully assembled, functioning miner ready to be plugged in and begin hashing. This finish level comes with the option of in house testing to ensure full functionality of the unit prior to shipping.
So Assembly does not include all the final items (heat-sink, etc) and DIY includes all parts, but not assembled. If they don't do a full assembly, how can they properly test the unit, which needs all components installed and assembled?
Secondly, why would you need to assemble yourself to be able to stack it? Was that stated somewhere in the BBK thread or otherwise?
Kosta
It was all a little unclear to me, that's why I asked the question. In response to your questions:
I read the description in the OP and is sounds like the "testing" is a burn in that would require the heat sink and fan be assembled. I want to know if there is any testing done at the assembly/DIY level that at least confirms that all the chips are working at the most basic level. I would think you'd be able to do that just by applying power to the board.
As far as stacking goes, if you look at the rendered imaged of the stand-alone miner and that stacked versions you'll see that the fan is in a different orientation. That's what makes me think that the'll require at least some disassembly to stack.
Thanks,
-Jay