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| The easiest way of getting the software is downloading the last ''official'' SD image from here: | | The easiest way of getting the software is downloading the last ''official'' SD image from here: |
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− | '''[https://os.zynthian.org/2019-06-26-zynthianos-stretch-lite-1.0.0-RC3.zip Download Zynthian "Aruk RC-3" SD-image]''' | + | '''[https://os.zynthian.org/zynthianos-last-stable.zip Download Last Stable ZynthianOS SD-image]''' |
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− | It's a 8GB compressed image file (plenty of soundfonts) compiled for Raspberry Pi 3. (Please, keep feeding the torrent after downloading!) | + | It's a 8 GB compressed image file (plenty of soundfonts) compiled for Raspberry Pi 3. |
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| These SD card images include all the Zynthian software, properly configured for working with the official kits. Completely ready to use. Plug and play! | | These SD card images include all the Zynthian software, properly configured for working with the official kits. Completely ready to use. Plug and play! |
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− | 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. | + | After downloading the SD-image, you have to write it to a micro-SD card. You need '''a micro-SD card with a minimum size of 16 GB''', although you can use a bigger one if you want. |
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− | If you don't know how to do it, you can use [https://etcher.io/ Etcher] (free software works on Mac, Windows or Linux) to flash 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]. | + | If you don't know how to do it, you can use [https://etcher.io/ Etcher] (free software works on Mac, Windows or Linux) to flash the image onto the micro-SD card. Or do it manually! There is a really good manual for this at [https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/installation/installing-images/ this link]. |
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| Finally, if you like, you can build your own SD image following these instructions: | | Finally, if you like, you can build your own SD image following these instructions: |
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| The new Zynthian Kit 2 is designed to use JST connectors, so connecting everything is really straight-forward: | | The new Zynthian Kit 2 is designed to use JST connectors, so connecting everything is really straight-forward: |
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− | * Connect the Main Ribbon Bus cable to the RBPi's 40-pin header and also to the All-In-One module
| + | ===Connect the Ribbon Bus cable=== |
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| + | Connect the Main Ribbon Bus cable to the RBPi's 40-pin header and also to the All-In-One module |
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| [[File:IMG_4741.JPG|600px]] | | [[File:IMG_4741.JPG|600px]] |
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| [[File:IMG_1474.JPG|600px]] | | [[File:IMG_1474.JPG|600px]] |
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− | * Connect the 4 double JST cables to the 4 controller connectors on the All-In-One module (CTRL1, CTRL2, CTRL3, CTRL4)
| + | ===Connect the controllers (1)=== |
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| + | Connect the 4 double JST cables to the 4 controller connectors on the All-In-One module (CTRL1, CTRL2, CTRL3, CTRL4) |
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| [[File:IMG_4744.JPG|600px]] | | [[File:IMG_4744.JPG|600px]] |
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| [[File:IMG_1479.JPG|600px]] | | [[File:IMG_1479.JPG|600px]] |
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− | * Connect the 2 JST cables from the MIDI connectors to the MIDI-IN and the MIDI-OUT/THRU connectors on the All-In-One module. Note that currently only 2 connectors are available in the official aluminum case, so you have to choose what do you prefer: MIDI-OUT or MIDI-THRU ;-)
| + | ===Connect the MIDI connectors & activity LEDs=== |
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| + | Connect the 2 JST cables from the MIDI connectors to the MIDI-IN and the MIDI-OUT/THRU connectors on the All-In-One module. Note that currently only 2 connectors are available in the official aluminum case, so you have to choose what do you prefer: MIDI-OUT or MIDI-THRU ;-) |
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| [[File:IMG_1465.JPG|600px]] | | [[File:IMG_1465.JPG|600px]] |
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| [[File:IMG_1409.JPG|600px]] | | [[File:IMG_1409.JPG|600px]] |
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− | * Connect the 4 x Controller Modules following the right numbering: from top to bottom and from left to right.
| + | ===Connect the controllers (2)=== |
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| + | Connect the 4 x Controller Modules following the right numbering: from top to bottom and from left to right. |
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| [[File:zynthian_controllers.png|600px]] | | [[File:zynthian_controllers.png|600px]] |
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| [[File:IMG_1412.JPG|600px]] | | [[File:IMG_1412.JPG|600px]] |
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− | * Connect the Jack connector to the auxiliar audio-out connector on the HifiBerry soundcard. It's the 3-pin JST connector that you soldered before:
| + | ===Connect the Audio Jack connectors=== |
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| + | Connect the Jack connector to the auxiliar audio-out connector on the HifiBerry soundcard. It's the 3-pin JST connector that you soldered before: |
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| [[File:IMG_1489.JPG|600px]] | | [[File:IMG_1489.JPG|600px]] |
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| + | {{NoteBox|At this point, if you have a v2+ kit (HifiBerry DAc+ADC soundcard with audio input), you should take a look to the [http://wiki.zynthian.org/index.php/Building_a_Zynthian_Box_using_an_official_Kit_v3#Connect_the_Audio_Jack_connectors v3 kit instructions].}} |
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| ===Connect the Display=== | | ===Connect the Display=== |
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| You can find all this info and much more in the project's [https://github.com/zynthian/zynthian-hw Hardware Repository]. | | You can find all this info and much more in the project's [https://github.com/zynthian/zynthian-hw Hardware Repository]. |
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− | ===Electrical Schematic=== | + | === All-In-One Schematic=== |
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| This is the electrical scheme of the All-In-One circuit: | | This is the electrical scheme of the All-In-One circuit: |