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Building a Zynthian Box using an official Kit v2 (view source)
Revision as of 23:28, 25 April 2018
, 23:28, 25 April 2018→Zynthian Box
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]].
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]].
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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 ;-)
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 ;-)
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=Bill of Materials=
=Bill of Materials=
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://zynthian.org/download/zynthian_gorgona_omega_rbpi3_kitv2-2016-03-26.zip Download Zynthian "Gorgona Omega" SD-image, configured for Kits v2]'''
'''[http://zynthian.org/download/zynthian_gorgona_omega_rbpi3_kitv2-2018-04-03.zip.torrent Download Zynthian "Gorgona Omega" SD-image, configured for Kits v2]'''
It's a 8GB compressed image file (plenty of soundfonts) compiled for Raspberry Pi 3.
It's a 8GB compressed image file (plenty of soundfonts) compiled for Raspberry Pi 3. (Please, keep feeding the torrent after downloading!)
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!
This is a sketch with the main blocks of the ''official'' Zynthian Box:
This is a sketch with the main blocks of the ''official'' Zynthian Box:
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In the project's repositories you will find all the electric schemes, PCB specifications, Herber files, etc. to build your own Zynthian Box from scratch:
In the project's repositories you will find all the electric schemes, PCB specifications, Herber files, etc. to build your own Zynthian Box from scratch:
Before mounting the MIDI-IN/OUT/THRU connectors into the case we will solder the needed wires. Doing it in that way is rather more comfortable than trying to solder inside the case with all the wiring mess.
Before mounting the MIDI-IN/OUT/THRU connectors into the case we will solder the needed wires. Doing it in that way is rather more comfortable than trying to solder inside the case with all the wiring mess.
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If you want, you can protect the contacts using heat-shrink sleeve (the red sleeve pieces in the photo). In that case, remember to insert the sleeve pieces before soldering ;-)
If you want, you can protect the contacts using heat-shrink sleeve (the red sleeve pieces in the photo). In that case, remember to insert the sleeve pieces before soldering ;-)
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[[File:IMG_1276.JPG|600px]]
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===Mount the MIDI activity LEDS===
Insert the 3 LEDS in the case holes. You may want to push the LEDs with something more rigid than your finger. The screwdriver's handle could be fine.
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When it's done, you have to solder the 2 LED wires (red/black) with the 2 spare wires on the MIDI JST harness (white/yellow). Polarity is important, so don't cross the wires:
* LED's red wire => JST's white wire
* LED's black wire => JST's yellow wire
After soldering all the 3 LEDs, you may want to protect the connection with heat shrink sleeve, adhesive tape or hot melt glue.
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===Secure the Display===
===Secure the Display===
===Secure the Controllers===
===Secure the Controllers===
Fix the 4 controller modules to the case cover using the 4 bolts and washers attached to every rotary encoder.
Fix the 4 controller modules to the case cover using the 4 bolts and washers attached to every rotary encoder.
'''IMPORTANT:''' For avoiding problems while closing the case, i recommend to mount the controller modules with the connectors facing one another. See the photo below.
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[[File:IMG_1401.JPG|600px]]
===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 and the knob hole
* press the encoder PCB with the finger from the rear side while pushing the knob from the front side until is completely inserted
===Stick the rubber feet===
===Stick the rubber feet===
=Final steps=
=Final steps=
Once everything is in its place and you have tested that it works, it's time to close the case ...
===Close the case===
===Close the case===
Take your time to see how to bend and drive the cables to get a good fitting when closing the case.
[[File:IMG_1626.JPG|600px]]
[[File:IMG_1626.JPG|600px]]
Finally, screw-drive the 8 sheet-threader bolts for securing the case, 4 each side.
[[File:IMG_2287.JPG|600px]]
=Update your Zynthian Box=
=Update your Zynthian Box=