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| This tutorial is mainly intended for those who are building a Zynthian Box using one of the ''official'' kits, that i offer here: | | This tutorial is mainly intended for those who are building a Zynthian Box using one of the ''official'' kits, that i offer here: |
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− | [https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/zynthian-kits/150/17 Getting a Zynthian Kit] | + | [http://shop.zynthian.org Zynthian Shop] |
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| Specifically, the instructions are for the assembly of kits v1 (version 1), those using the 2in1 circuit and the PiTFT 2.8' display. If you have a newer kit v2, based in the All-In-One circuit and the PiScreen 3.5' display, you better should read [[Building a Zynthian Box using an official Kit v2 | this updated tutorial]]. | | Specifically, the instructions are for the assembly of kits v1 (version 1), those using the 2in1 circuit and the PiTFT 2.8' display. If you have a newer kit v2, based in the All-In-One circuit and the PiScreen 3.5' display, you better should read [[Building a Zynthian Box using an official Kit v2 | this updated tutorial]]. |
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| =Bill of Materials= | | =Bill of Materials= |
− | * Zynthian Basic Kit (custom PCBs, electronic parts, wiring and knobs) See: [https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/zynthian-kits/150/17 Getting a Zynthian Kit] | + | * Zynthian Basic Kit (custom PCBs, electronic parts, wiring and knobs). Visit the [http://shop.zynthian.org Zynthian Shop] |
− | * Case kit, with nuts, bolts and case connectors. See: [https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/zynthian-kits/150/17 Getting a Zynthian Kit] | + | * Case kit, with nuts, bolts and case connectors. Visit the [http://shop.zynthian.org Zynthian Shop] |
| * Raspberry Pi 3 (or Raspberry Pi 2) | | * Raspberry Pi 3 (or Raspberry Pi 2) |
| * [https://www.hifiberry.com/products/dacplus HifiBerry DAC+] | | * [https://www.hifiberry.com/products/dacplus HifiBerry DAC+] |
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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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− | '''[http://blog.zynthian.org/download/zynthian_gorgona_edge_rbpi3_pitft-2017-09-18.img.torrent Download Zynthian "Gorgona Edge" SD-image]''' | + | '''[http://blog.zynthian.org/download/zynthian_gorgona_next_rbpi3_pitft28-2017-11-14.img.torrent Download Zynthian "Gorgona Next" SD-image, configured for Kits v1]''' |
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− | It's a 9GB image file (a good amount of soundfonts) compiled for RBPi3. | + | It's a 11GB image file (plenty of soundfonts) compiled for RBPi3. |
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| If you prefer a smaller image (Gorgonilla) or need support for RBPi2, then you can download the older Gorgona image: | | If you prefer a smaller image (Gorgonilla) or need support for RBPi2, then you can download the older Gorgona image: |
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| For finding and solving problems, i really recommend to connect a HDMI display to the RBPi. It will give you accurate information during the booting sequence. Also, if you connect a USB keyboard, you can login into the system and get extra information, inspect the logs, etc. | | For finding and solving problems, i really recommend to connect a HDMI display to the RBPi. It will give you accurate information during the booting sequence. Also, if you connect a USB keyboard, you can login into the system and get extra information, inspect the logs, etc. |
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− | ===The display don't go white in the boot stage 1=== | + | ===The display doesn't go white in boot stage 1=== |
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| I recommend you disconnect the controller and 2in1 modules and try to boot again. | | I recommend you disconnect the controller and 2in1 modules and try to boot again. |
| If the problem persist it's very probable you haven't solder correctly the side 26-pin connector. You should double check the connector and be sure that it's correctly soldered. | | If the problem persist it's very probable you haven't solder correctly the side 26-pin connector. You should double check the connector and be sure that it's correctly soldered. |
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− | ===The display don't show the zynthian splash screen in the boot stage 2=== | + | ===The display doesn't show the Zynthian splash screen in boot stage 2=== |
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| In that case, probably the system is not booting correctly. You could try to connect a HDMI display and see if the system is booting. If you can't see the booting sequence, then you should re-burn your SD-card with the Zynthian image. Also, check that your image file is correct by using the SHA1 signature. | | In that case, probably the system is not booting correctly. You could try to connect a HDMI display and see if the system is booting. If you can't see the booting sequence, then you should re-burn your SD-card with the Zynthian image. Also, check that your image file is correct by using the SHA1 signature. |
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| + | ===The display is completely white=== |
| + | The latest SD Gorgona Edge image is pre-configured for the new v2 Kit. As you are using a Kit v1, you should access the Webconf tool (see [[Configuration_Users_Guide]]) using your browser and change these options: |
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| + | Display: PiTFT 2.8’ Resistive |
| + | Wiring Layout: PROTOTYPE-4 |
| + | Style -> Font Size: 10 |
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| '''More coming soon ...''' | | '''More coming soon ...''' |