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Line 1: − + − '''DEPRECATION WARNING!!''' Gorgona Omega is at the very end of its life cycle and it's not longer maintained nor fixed. If you use it, probably you will have problems for updating. I strongly suggest using the new '''Aruk SD-image''' (see below).+ − The easiest way of getting the software is to download the torrent file for the latest ''official'' SD card image from here:+ − '''[http://zynthian.org/download/zynthian_gorgona_omega_rbpi3_kitv2-2018-04-03.zip.torrent Download Zynthian "Gorgona Omega" SD-image, configured for Kits v2]'''+ − SHA1: 601ab5e58d3f08b7cda6f5821d396f6622e93106 − '''[http://zynthian.org/download/zynthian_gorgona_omega_rbpi3_kitv1-2018-04-03.zip.torrent Download Zynthian "Gorgona Omega" SD-image, configured for Kits v1]'''+ − SHA1: 53ce2ba3c055698d27108750c2b80313f904c921 − It's a 8GB compressed image file (plenty of soundfonts) compiled for Raspberry Pi 3. (Please, keep feeding the torrent after downloading!)+ − These SD card images include all the Zynthian software, properly configured for working with the official kits. Completely ready to use. Plug and play! + − After downloading the SD-image, you have to write it to a SDcard. You need a SD card with a minimum size of 16GB, although you can use a bigger one if you want.+ − Use [https://etcher.io/ Etcher] (free software works on Mac, Windows or Linux) to write the image onto the SDcard. Or do it manually! There is a really good manual for this at [https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/installation/installing-images/ this link].+ − '''NOTE:''' RBPi2 is not currently supported by the latest official zynthian SD images, so if you want to use a RBPi2, you may need to build your own SD image.+ − ==New Aruk SD-Images (Stretch-based)==+ − We are working on the next official Zynthian SD-Image, Aruk, based in Raspbian Stretch and built using a the CustomPiOS system (thanks @guysoft!!). Currently we are quite close to the final release and have a Release Candidate (RC1):+ + − [https://os.zynthian.org/2019-04-10-zynthianos-stretch-lite-1.0.0-RC1.zip ZynthianOS "Aruk" RC-1] ([https://os.zynthian.org/2019-04-10-zynthianos-stretch-lite-1.0.0-RC1.zip.md5 MD5-sum])+ − and if you really like to be in the cutting edge, try the nightly builds:+ − [https://os.zynthian.org ZynthianOS nightly builds]+ − but, if you do so, please, check in the Jenkins panel that the build is green.+ − ==Build your own image== + + − + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + − [https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/new-sd-image-setup-script/283 Building the SD Image using the Setup Script]+ − Also, you would like to try the new experimental docker-builder (thanks @guysoft!!):+ − [https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/building-zynthian-image-now-works-with-docker/2499 Building Zynthian with Docker]+ + + + − ==Problems with Torrent?==+ − In case you have troubles using Torrent, you can download the Gorgona Omega image from these links:+ − * [http://zynthian.org/download/zynthian_gorgona_omega_rbpi3_kitv2-2018-04-03.zip Gorgona Omega, Kit v2]+ − * [http://zynthian.org/download/zynthian_gorgona_omega_rbpi3_kitv1-2018-04-03.zip Gorgona Omega, Legacy Kit V1]+ − Please, try first with torrent and don't use these "direct download" links unless you really need it:+ − * Zynthian server have limits and if everybody is trying to download the SD images directly from there, it will get overloaded and forum, wiki and other Zynthian services will be slower.+ − * Torrent should download faster than direct download links because you are downloading from several sources at once.
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==Official "Gorgona Omega" SD-Images==
== Official ZynthianOS SD-Images ==
You can download the stable ZynthianOS SD-image from here:
'''[https://os.zynthian.org/zynthianos-last-stable.zip Stable ZynthianOS]''' ([https://os.zynthian.org/zynthianos-last-stable.zip.md5 MD5-sum])
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The latest testing image, called Oram, is available here:
'''[https://os.zynthian.org/test/2024-03-01-zynthianos-bookworm-aarch64-oram-2403.zip Testing ZynthianOS - Oram Bookworm 64]''' ([https://os.zynthian.org/test/2024-03-01-zynthianos-bookworm-aarch64-oram-2403.zip.md5 MD5-sum])
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{{WarningBox| The testing version contains new features and a lot of fixes but it's not totally finished, so it's not recommended for production work.}}
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== Unzipping ==
The file you download is a zip file that must be unzipped to get a ''.img'' file that can be 'burnt' to the micro-SD card used by the zynthian device (Raspberry Pi). This process differs depending on the operating system you use: windows, mac or linux.
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== Nightly Build SD-Images ==
If you like to be in the cutting edge, test the latest features and find the bugs, try the nightly builds:
'''[https://os.zynthian.org ZynthianOS Nightly Builds]'''
Our nightly build system is based on the fantastic work of @guysoft, the [https://github.com/guysoft/CustomPiOS CustomPiOS] system:
''CustomPiOS is a Raspberry Pi and other ARM devices distribution builder. CustomPiOS opens an already existing image, modifies it and repackages the image ready to ship.''
'''@guysoft has largely contributed to the project by configuring and setting up the ZynthianOS build server. Really big thanks!!'''
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If you like, you can build your own SD image following these instructions:
== Preparing the SD-card ==
Latest SD-card image weight around 8 GB compressed and around 14 GB unzipped. It includes all the software you need for your zynthian, properly configured for working out-the-box with the latest official kits. Completely ready to use. Plug and play!
After downloading and unzipping the SD-image, you have to write it to a suitable SD-card. You need a good-quality SD-card with a '''minimum size of 16GB'''. You can use a bigger one if you like.
You can use [https://etcher.io/ Etcher], a free software that works on Mac, Windows and Linux, to write the image into the SD-card. There is a really good manual for this at [https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/installation/installing-images/ this link].
If you are a terminal guy, ''dd'' or ''pv'' will do the task. Don't forget to ''unmount'' the SD partition before burning and ''sync'' before extracting the card. With root privileges, run something like this:
umount /dev/sdc1
pv 2023-08-25-zynthianos-stable-2308.img > /dev/sdc
sync
or if you are a ''sudoer'':
sudo umount /dev/sdc1
sudo pv 2023-08-25-zynthianos-stable-2308.img > /dev/sdc
sudo sync
{{NoteBox|RBPi2 is not supported by recent zynthian SD-images. If you want to use a RBPi2, you may need to build your own SD-image.}}
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== First Boot ==
First boot could take some time. Don't be impatient and wait until you see the splash screen with the logo. If you have a recent kit (V3, V4 & V5) and the display remains black after 1 minute, please, re-check the instructions above and re-burn the SD-card again. If this still don't work, try with a different SD-card before reporting in the [https://discourse.zynthian.org forum]. For solving SD-card issues, it could be useful to [https://raspberrytips.com/green-and-red-light-on-raspberry-pi check the RPi4 status LEDs].
Once you see the splash screen, it could take some minutes until the system is ready. You deserve a beer, or at less some some tea or coffee. When the first-boot process finishes, the zynthian will reboot and you will be in the main menu, ready to play.
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== Configuration instructions ==
Recent SD-images auto-detect latest official kits V3, V4 & V5. If you are using an older kit or a custom hardware, your first step after booting should be accessing the webconf and configuring your hardware.
* For accessing the webconf tool, [[Accessing_Zynthian_from_your_computer#Accessing_the_Web_Configuration_Tool|see here]]
* Once logged-in, go to Hardware -> Kit and select your kit version or "Custom". Click on save button.
* Then, if you have a custom hardware configuration, configure each device: Audio, Display, Wiring. Use "Dummies" if you don't use any encoder/switch. Don't forget to save your configuration after each step.
* When everything is configured, you can reboot Zynthian using the System -> Reboot menu item
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== Build your own SD-image ==
If you like, you can build your own SD image following these instructions:
[https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/new-sd-image-setup-script/283 Building the SD Image using the Setup Script]
Also, you would like to try the new docker-builder (thanks @guysoft!!):
[https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/building-zynthian-image-now-works-with-docker/2499 Building Zynthian with Docker]