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Zynthian Mini kit is a cost effective approach to build zynthian with intention to give opportunity:
* to zynthian developers to get functional zynthian similar to v5 where they can do most of the testing
* to musician to get to know zynthian and learn their features before deciding to but the professional kit
To save the cost of the build Zynthian MINI is lucking capabilities that some of professional musicians really need on stage such as audio-in, TRS audio connectors, best in class DAC for audio out or a rigid metal case.
The main features of zynthian MINI are:
* include encoders and switches that controll zynthian software in the same way as official zynthian v5 kit using the MCP23017 i/o extender
* include MIDI IN, MIDI OUT and MIDI THRU
* include a I2S DAC for AUDIO OUT based on PMC5102 chip that is affordable to buy
* does not need any cabling inside for easy assembling
* does not need the case to test it but it include design of two type of enclosure
** simple enclosure that only cover the top and bottom part of the device that can be also produced in the same way as PCBs
** full enclosure that can be 3d printed
* all connectors are easy to reach (V1 does not have RPI connectors aligned to the edge of the PCB)
Zynthian is currently at version 2. Previous version 1 and was more similar to official V4 kit with only 4 buttons.
To assemble zynthian mini V2 version you will require:
To assemble zynthian mini V2 version you will require: