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=== Introduction ===
 
=== Introduction ===
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Here's a simple as possible step by step beginners tutorial to setup a headless Zynthian.
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A headless Zynthian is a Raspberry Pi with ZynthianOS [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Headless_computer without the screen], the buttons and the knobs. Here's a simple as possible step by step beginners tutorial to setup a headless Zynthian.
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A headless Zynthian is a Raspberry Pi with ZynthianOS without the screen, the buttons and the knobs.
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Zynthian can be controlled remotely via another computer, a tablet, a smartphone or a midi controller.
All is controlled remotely via another computer, a tablet, a smartphone or a midi controller.
   
In most of the cases, the Zynthian Kit is the better way to use ZynthianOS.  
 
In most of the cases, the Zynthian Kit is the better way to use ZynthianOS.  
But sometimes, headless configuration could be interesting.
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However, if you want to try Zynthian before you purchase a Zynthian Kit, a headless setup allows this.
    
=== Hardware ===
 
=== Hardware ===
# Raspberry Pi (Pi4 recommanded)
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# Raspberry Pi (Pi4 recommended)
 
# SD card (class 10)
 
# SD card (class 10)
 
# Power supply (take the official one)
 
# Power supply (take the official one)
# (optionnal but recommended for the best audo experience) an I2S DAC (sound card) ([https://wiki.zynthian.org/index.php/Unofficial_hardware recommanded sound cards])
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# (optionnal but recommended for the best audo experience) an I2S DAC (sound card) ([https://wiki.zynthian.org/index.php/Unofficial_hardware recommended sound cards])
    
=== ZynthianOS ===
 
=== ZynthianOS ===
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== OPTIONAL STEPS ==
 
== OPTIONAL STEPS ==
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=== Controlling Headless Zynthian With A Computer Keyboard or MIDI Device===
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While a touch interface allows control for a headless Zynthian setup, adding a computer keyboard or MIDI keyboard or controller (such as a NanoKontrol) will allow a greater range of controls at your fingertips.
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See [[Zynthian_UI_Users_Guide#CUIA: Callable UI Actions | CUIA: Callable UI Actions]] for info about keyboard shortcuts and MIDI controls.
    
=== Accessing the Native GUI ===
 
=== Accessing the Native GUI ===
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