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− | [[File:Zynthian-on-piano-02.png|thumb]] | + | [[File:Zynthian-on-piano-02.png|600px|right]] |
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− | Zynthian ''Mini'' kit is a cost effective approach to build a zynthian box with similar functionality to v5 kit.
| + | == Introduction == |
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− | The ''pros'': | + | Zynthian MINI kit is a cost effective approach to build a zynthian box with similar functionality to v5 kit. |
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| + | '''The ''pros'':''' |
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| * Lower price | | * Lower price |
− | * Possibility of inserting a standard RPi-hat. | + | * Possibility of inserting a standard RPi-hat |
| * Smaller format. It's slighty higher than V5, but quite shorter. | | * Smaller format. It's slighty higher than V5, but quite shorter. |
− | * More DIY! You will learn a lot more while building it | + | * More DIY! You will learn a lot more while building it. |
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− | The ''cons'': | + | '''The ''cons'':''' |
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| * No audio input | | * No audio input |
| * No amplified headphones output | | * No amplified headphones output |
− | * No separated TRS audio connectors. No balanced output/input | + | * No separated TRS audio connectors. No balanced output/input. |
| * No USB-B connector. Connecting to PC as USB device is more difficult, but still doable. | | * No USB-B connector. Connecting to PC as USB device is more difficult, but still doable. |
− | * Overclocking could cause over-heating. The plastic/fiber-glass case can't be used as a heat-sink | + | * Lower performance at medium-high ambient temperature. Overclocking could cause over-heating. The plastic/fiber-glass case can't be used as a heat-sink. |
− | * No RGB LED feedback on push buttons | + | * No RGB LED feedback on push buttons. |
| * More difficult to assemble. It requires more time and greater skills (i.e. soldering some electronic parts on the PCB) | | * More difficult to assemble. It requires more time and greater skills (i.e. soldering some electronic parts on the PCB) |
| * Not so robust. Not so cool, but ... heyyy!! MINI-V2 is also quite cool! ;-) | | * Not so robust. Not so cool, but ... heyyy!! MINI-V2 is also quite cool! ;-) |
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− | The main features of zynthian ''Mini'' are: | + | '''The main features of zynthian MINI are:''' |
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| * encoders and switches to control zynthian software in the same way as official zynthian v5 kit, using the MCP23017 i/o extender | | * encoders and switches to control zynthian software in the same way as official zynthian v5 kit, using the MCP23017 i/o extender |
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| * all RPi connectors are easy to reach | | * all RPi connectors are easy to reach |
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− | Zynthian ''Mini'' is currently at version 2. Previous version 1 was more similar to official V4 kit with only 4 buttons but it is not maintained anymore. | + | Zynthian MINI is currently at version 2. Previous version 1 was more similar to official V4 kit with only 4 buttons but it is not maintained anymore. |
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| + | == Requirements == |
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− | To assemble zynthian ''Mini'' V2 version you will require: | + | To assemble zynthian MINI V2 version you will require: |
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| * PCB that need to be produced based on KiCad design that you can find in [https://github.com/zynthian/zynthian-hw/tree/master/MINI_V2 zynthian hardware] repository. | | * PCB that need to be produced based on KiCad design that you can find in [https://github.com/zynthian/zynthian-hw/tree/master/MINI_V2 zynthian hardware] repository. |
− | * Components that need to be soldered on this PCB. | + | * Electronic parts needed to be soldered on the PCB. |
− | * 5" Screen | + | * 5" Touchscreen (DSI) |
| * Raspberry Pi 4 with heatsink | | * Raspberry Pi 4 with heatsink |
− | * optional: zynthian MINI V2 3d printable case | + | * ''Optional:'' 3D printed plastic case |
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| == Assembling the PCB == | | == Assembling the PCB == |
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| This will print around 3:30 hours on average commodity printers these days that can easily do 250mm/s such is Elegoo's Neptune 4 or Anycubic Kobra 2. | | This will print around 3:30 hours on average commodity printers these days that can easily do 250mm/s such is Elegoo's Neptune 4 or Anycubic Kobra 2. |
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− | [https://youtu.be/5RSKHbG7Gxg Here] is a timelapse of the print.
| + | <embedvideo alignment="inline" dimensions="263" service="youtube" description="Timelapse of this first print.">https://youtu.be/5RSKHbG7Gxg</embedvideo> |
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| Then print bottom part. Lay bottom side of bottom part onto the printer bed. Use the same settings as for previous parts. Bottom part will be printed much quicker. | | Then print bottom part. Lay bottom side of bottom part onto the printer bed. Use the same settings as for previous parts. Bottom part will be printed much quicker. |