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Building a Zynthian Box using an official Kit v2 (view source)
Revision as of 12:41, 15 January 2018
, 12:41, 15 January 2018→Introduction
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:
[https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/zynthian-kits/150/17 Getting a Zynthian Kit]
[http://shop.zynthian.org Zynthian Shop]
Specifically, the instructions are for the assembly of kits v2 (version 2), those using the All-In-One circuit and the PiScreen 3.5' display. If you have a older kit v1, based in the 2in1 circuit and the PiTFT 2.8' display, you better should read [[Building a Zynthian Box using an official Kit | this tutorial]].
Specifically, the instructions are for the assembly of kits v2 (version 2), those using the All-In-One circuit and the PiScreen 3.5' display. If you have an older kit v1, based in the 2in1 circuit and the PiTFT 2.8' display, you better should read [[Building a Zynthian Box using an official Kit | this tutorial]].
[[File:IMG_1459.JPG|600px]]
[[File:IMG_1459.JPG|600px]]
Anyway, it's quite detailed and can be used as a guide to build a custom Zynthian Box from scratch. Of course, you will have to be creative if you want to do it in that way ;-)
Anyway, the instructions are quite detailed and can be used as inspiration for building a custom Zynthian Box from scratch. Of course, you will have to be creative if you want to do it in that way ;-)
=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, including nuts, bolts and 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+ souncard]
* [https://www.hifiberry.com/products/dacplus HifiBerry DAC+ souncard]
* [http://ozzmaker.com/product/piscreen-3-5-tft-with-touch-for-the-raspberry-pi PiScreen 3.5" touch-display]
* [http://ozzmaker.com/product/piscreen-3-5-tft-with-touch-for-the-raspberry-pi OzzMaker PiScreen 3.5" touch-display]
* Power adapter for Raspberry Pi (5.1v 2.4A with microUSB connector)
* Power adapter for Raspberry Pi (5.1v 2.4A with microUSB connector)
* 16GB SD Card (a good one, please!)
=Some definitions=
=Some definitions=
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:
'''[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_piscreen2-2017-11-14.img.torrent Download Zynthian "Gorgona Next" SD-image, configured for Kits v2]'''
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 and pre-configured for working with Kits v2 out-the-box. Plug & Play!
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:
'''[https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/merry-zynthians-and-happy-new-sd-image/314 Download Zynthian "Gorgona" SD-image]'''
'''[https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/merry-zynthians-and-happy-new-sd-image/314 Download Zynthian "Gorgona" SD-image]'''
These SD images include all the Zynthian software, properly configured for the standard hardware -- ready to use. Plug and play! ;-)
These older SD images are pre-configured for the older Kits v1, so you should adjust the configuration using the [[Configuration_Users_Guide|webconf tool]].
After downloading the SD-image, you have to write it to a SDcard. You need a minimum size of 16GB SDcard for the full ''Gorgona'' image or 8GB for the ''Gorgonilla'' lite image.
After downloading the SD-image, you have to write it to a SDcard. You need a minimum size of 16GB SDcard for the full ''Gorgona'' image or 8GB for the ''Gorgonilla'' lite image.
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].
Finally, if you like, you can build your own SD image following these instructions:
[https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/new-sd-image-setup-script/283 Building the SD Image using the Setup Script]
[https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/new-sd-image-setup-script/283 Building the SD Image using the Setup Script]
* Connect the 4 x Controller Modules following the right numbering: from top to bottom and from left to right.
* Connect the 4 x Controller Modules following the right numbering: from top to bottom and from left to right.
[[File:zynthian_ui_legend.png|600px]]
[[File:zynthian_controllers.png|600px]]
[[File:IMG_1412.JPG|600px]]
[[File:IMG_1412.JPG|600px]]
2. Plug the mini-usb power conector. A good 5V micro-usb charger is recommended (> 2 Amp).
2. Plug the mini-usb power conector. A good 5V micro-usb charger is recommended (> 2 Amp).
If you are using a SD image pre-configured for the Zynthian Kits v2, these are the stages that you should see while booting:
1. Initially, the display must go white
1. Initially, the display must go white
If you get the Zynthian UI, congratulations!!! You are really close to get it!!
If you get the Zynthian UI, congratulations!!! You are really close to get it!!
[[file:IMG_1562.JPG|600px]]
If not, bad luck! Probably you made some mistake during the mounting process. You have to [[#Locating_and_Solving_problems|locate and solve the problem(s)]].
If not, bad luck! Probably you made some mistake during the mounting process. You have to [[#Locating_and_Solving_problems|locate and solve the problem(s)]].
If you are using an older SD image that is not pre-configure for the Kit v2, then you should configure your Zynthian Box's hardware using the [[Configuration_Users_Guide|webconf tool]]. These are the adjustments you have to do:
* '''Display:''' PiScreen 3.5 (v2)
* '''Audio:''' HifiBerry DAC+
* '''Wiring:''' MCP23017_ENCODERS
* '''Style:''' FontSize = 14
===Test the Controllers===
===Test the Controllers===
If you get the Zynthian UI, then you should start by testing that your controllers are working OK.
If you get into the Zynthian UI, then you should be in the 'Layer Selection' screen. Let's start testing that your controllers are working OK.
1. Push the 'SELECT' controller. You should get into the 'Engine Selection' screen.
1. Push 'select' to create a new layer. You should get into the 'Engine Selection' screen.
[[File:IMG_1563.JPG|600px]]
2. Rotate the 'SELECT' controller to select the engine you want to start.
If it doesn't works, try pushing the 'snapshot' controller. Perhaps you have cross-wired the 3 & 4 controllers and in that case, you have to fix the wiring. If it doesn't work, try pushing the other two controllers and rotating the controllers. If something happens, most probably you have reversed the wiring order when connecting the controllers. Double-check the wiring again.
2. Rotate the 'SELECT' controller to select the engine you want to start for the new layer.
The selector must go down when rotating clockwise and go up when rotating counterclockwise. If the rotation sense is reversed, you should check the wiring.
The selector must go down when rotating clockwise and go up when rotating counterclockwise. If the rotation sense is reversed, you should check the wiring.
3. Push 'BACK'. You should get into the 'Admin' screen. Push 'BACK' again to return to the 'Engine Selection' screen.
3. Select the ZynAddSubFX engine, select channel #1, bank and preset. You should get into the 'Instrument Control' screen.
[[File:IMG_1568.JPG|600px]]
4. Rotate every control to test that it works and that the rotation sense is correct.
If some controller doesn't work correctly, check the wiring again. You could try to figure what is happening by analizing the observed behaviour.
If some controller doesn't work correctly, check the wiring again. You could try to figure what is happening by analizing the observed behaviour.
5. Push 'BACK'. You should go back to the 'Preset Selection' screen.
6. Push 'Layer' again to return to the 'Layer Selection' screen. Try to create another layer following the same procedure.
[[File:IMG_1584.JPG|600px]]
7. From the "Instrument Control" screen, push 'Snapshot' to get into the 'Load Snapshot' screen. Push 'Snapshot' again to 'Save Snapshot'. Push 'BACK' to return to the 'Instrument Control' screen.
If everything is working OK, then you should read the [[Zynthian_Users_Guide|User's Guide]] and start enjoying your Zynthian Box, but before that ...
===Test the Audio Output===
===Test the Audio Output===
1. Connect the audio output (RCA or Jack connectors) to your amplifier or auto-amplified speakers.
1. Connect the audio output (RCA or Jack connectors) to your amplifier or auto-amplified speakers.
2. Boot your Zynthian. You should be in the initial 'Load Snapshot' screen.
2. Boot your Zynthian. You should be in the initial 'Layer Selection' screen.
3. Push BACK twice to get into the 'Admin' screen.
3. Push BACK and you will get into the 'Admin' screen.
4. Select 'Audio Test' option and push 'SELECT'. You should hear the test audio-track: a nice afrocuban stuff ;-)
4. Select 'Audio Test' option and push 'SELECT'. You should hear the test audio-track: a nice afrocuban stuff ;-)
5. Push 'BACK' to stop the playing
5. Push 'BACK' to stop the playing, and 'BACK' again to return to the "Layer Selection' screen.
If you hear nothing, please, check the amplifier, speakers, cabling, gain, volume, etc. If nothing works, you have to [[#Locating_and_Solving_problems|locate and solve the problem(s)]].
If you hear nothing, please, check the amplifier, speakers, cabling, gain, volume, etc. If nothing works, you have to [[#Locating_and_Solving_problems|locate and solve the problem(s)]].
1. Connect the audio output (RCA or Jack connector) to your amplifier or auto-amplified speakers.
1. Connect the audio output (RCA or Jack connector) to your amplifier or auto-amplified speakers.
2. Boot your Zynthian, select FluidSynth engine, channel #1 and 'FluidR3 GM' bank.
2. Boot your Zynthian, select FluidSynth engine, channel #1 and 'FluidR3 GM' bank. Select some instrument.
3. You could add more layers for completing the band ;-)
3. Push BACK, holding the switch pushed more than 2 seconds. You should get into the 'Admin' screen.
3. Push BACK, holding the switch pushed more than 2 seconds. You should get into the 'Admin' screen.
4. Select 'MIDI Test' option and push 'SELECT'. You should hear the test midi-track: a 'Take Five' version ;-)
4. Select 'MIDI Test' option and push 'SELECT'. You should hear the test midi-track ('Take Five') interpreted by your Zynthian's band ;-)
5. Push 'BACK' to stop the playing
5. Push 'BACK' to stop the playing
2. Boot your Zynthian, select ZynAddSubFX, channel #1, bank and instrument
2. Boot your Zynthian, select ZynAddSubFX, channel #1, bank and instrument
3. Connect a MIDI-USB keyboard to any USB port. The keyboard should be configured to use channel #1.
3. Connect a MIDI-USB keyboard to any USB port. The keyboard should be configured to use channel #1.
3. After 2-3 seconds , play something with your keyboard. A simple ''Chopin's Nocturni'' would be enough. You should hear your music ;-)
3. After 2-3 seconds , play something with your keyboard. A simple ''Chopin's Nocturni'' would be enough. You should hear your music. If you don't like it, probably you should take some piano lessons, same as me ;-)
If this doesn't work, you have to [[#Locating_and_Solving_problems|locate and solve the problem(s)]].
If this doesn't work, you have to [[#Locating_and_Solving_problems|locate and solve the problem(s)]].
If this doesn't work, you have to [[#Locating_and_Solving_problems|locate and solve the problem(s)]].
If this doesn't work, you have to [[#Locating_and_Solving_problems|locate and solve the problem(s)]].
=Close the Case=
=Final steps=
When everything is working OK, it's time to close the case, but first ...
===Insert the knobs===
You should insert the knobs into the encoders before closing the case. This will avoid forcing the encoders too much as otherwise, you could break them.
Follow these simple steps and you wouldn't have any problem:
* moisten with water or saliva the encoder stem
* press the encoder with the finger from the rear while pushing the knob from the front until is completely inserted
===Close the case===
Once the knobs are in its place, take your time to see how to bend and drive the cables to get a good fitting when closing the case.
[[File:Zynthian_mounting_case_open.jpg|600px]]
[[File:IMG_1626.JPG|600px]]
[[File:Zynthian_finished_01.jpg|600px]]
[[File:IMG_1617.JPG|600px]]
Finally, screw-drive the 8 sheet-threader bolts for securing the case, 4 each side.
Finally, screw-drive the 8 sheet-threader bolts for securing the case, 4 each side.
- '''restart GUI''' (or '''reboot''') from the admin menu
- '''restart GUI''' (or '''reboot''') from the admin menu
The update process can take some time. Be patient. If you get some ERROR message while updating, please, [[https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/problems-updating-the-software-from-the-admin-menu/386|ask in the forum]]. You can send a photo or description of the error message.
The update process can take some time. Be patient. If you get some ERROR message while updating, please, [https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/problems-updating-the-software-from-the-admin-menu/386 ask in the forum]. You can send a photo or description of the error message.
=Locating and Solving problems=
=Locating and Solving problems=
This is the electrical scheme of the All-In-One circuit:
This is the electrical scheme of the All-In-One circuit:
[[File:Zynthian_scheme_GPIO.png|800px]]
[[File:Zynthian_allinone.sch.svg|800px]]
===RBPi GPIO===
===RBPi GPIO===
[[File:Raspberry-Pi-j8header-2b.png|400px]]
[[File:Raspberry-Pi-j8header-2b.png|400px]]