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Line 435: + + − + − + − + − If you are using a SD image pre-configured for the Zynthian Kits v2, these are the stages that you should see while booting:+ − + − 2. After 5-10 seconds, it will show the Zynthian splash screen+ − 3. After 1-2 seconds, it will go black + − 4. If you are using a fresh zynthian image and it's the first boot, the stages 2 and 3 will be repeated + − 5. After 5-10 seconds, the zynthian UI will be shown − + + + + + − + + + + + − + − + − + − + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + − 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 'select' to create a new layer. You should get into the 'Engine Selection' screen. + − [[File:IMG_1563.JPG|600px]]+ − 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.+ − 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.+ − 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. + − + − 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. + − + + + + + + + Line 509:
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Building a Zynthian Box using an official Kit v2 (view source)
Revision as of 20:33, 17 July 2019
, 20:33, 17 July 2019→Testing your Zynthian Box
It's easy to make a mistake while assembling the parts or connecting the wires. Some errors can be dangerous for the electronic components (short-circuits, some specific bad-wiring combinations) so it's better to be sure that everything is correctly assembled and connected.
It's easy to make a mistake while assembling the parts or connecting the wires. Some errors can be dangerous for the electronic components (short-circuits, some specific bad-wiring combinations) so it's better to be sure that everything is correctly assembled and connected.
Put special attention to ribbon bus connection and verify that red wire is on pin 1 for every connector. Also put attention to audio jack connectors and check that they are correctly connected to the Hifiberry soundcard.
===First Boot===
===First Boot===
When you are pretty sure that everything is in its place, it's time to boot by first time, so:
When you are sure that everything is in its place, it's time to boot the machine, so:
1. Insert the SD-card with the zynthian image ready to run. If you don't have one yet, [[#Zynthian_Software|read this]].
1. Insert the SD-card with the zynthian image ready to run. If you don't have one yet, [[#Zynthian_Software|read this]]. You can insert the SD-card through the "window" on the bottom-side of the case. Also, if the case is still open, you can do it from the top.
2. Plug the mini-usb power conector. A good 5V micro-usb charger is recommended (> 2 Amp).
2. Plug the mini-usb power connector. A good 5V micro-usb charger is recommended (> 2 Amp).
These are the stages that you should see while booting:
1. Initially, the display must go white
1. After 5-10 seconds, it will show the Zynthian splash screen
2. After 3-4 seconds, it will go black
3. If you are using a fresh zynthian image and it's the first boot, the stages 1 and 2 will be repeated
4. After 5-10 seconds, the zynthian UI will be shown
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]]
[[file:IMG_2490.JPG|600px]]
If you don't get an error screen or a blank screen, 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 the Aruk RC-3 SD image (you should!), you are lucky because this SD image is pre-configured for working with the kit v2. If not, perhaps you need to configure the software for working with the kit v2. The simplest way of doing it is using the webconf tool:
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)]].
* Connect your zynthian to your local network using an ethernet cable (RJ-45).
* From your web browser, access the zynthian's webconf tool by typing "zynthian.local" in the address bar. If this doesn't work for you, you should try with the IP. You can get the IP of your zynthian by navigating to the Admin Menu and clicking "Network Info". You should do that by using the "touch" interface: Click the top bar with a stick (or your nail, if it's not too wide) until you are in the Admin Menu. Once you are there, go down and click "Network Info".
* Type the password (''raspberry'') for login into the webconf tool.
* Once you are logged in, you have to access Hardware->Kit and select "Kit V2".
* Save the changes and reboot your Zynthian.
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:
If you are using a really old SD image (you shouldn't!) that is not pre-configure for the Kit v2, then you have to specify every part of your hardware configuration. These are the adjustments you have to set:
* '''Display:''' PiScreen 3.5 (v2)
* '''Display:''' PiScreen 3.5 (v2)
* '''Audio:''' HifiBerry DAC+
* '''Audio:''' HifiBerry DAC+ / HifiBerry DAC+ADC
* '''Wiring:''' MCP23017_ENCODERS
* '''Wiring:''' MCP23017_EXTRA
* '''Style:''' FontSize = 14
* '''Style:''' FontSize = 14
===Test the Controllers===
===Test the Controllers & UI===
If you get into the Zynthian UI, then you should be in the 'Layer list' screen. Let's start testing that your controllers are working OK.
1. Rotate the SELECT controller up & down for selecting the different options in the Layers menu.
2. Push SELECT to create a New 'Synth Layer'. You should get into the 'Engine Selection' screen.
[[File:IMG_2496.JPG|600px]]
If it doesn't works, try rotating/pushing the 'learn/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.
3. Rotate the SELECT controller to choose the engine you want to instance for the new layer.
The selector must go down when rotating clockwise and go up when rotating counter-clockwise. If the rotation sense is reversed, you should check the wiring. Perhaps some harness is faulty. The wires color sequence should be: red, black, yellow, green.
4. Select the ZynAddSubFX engine, select channel #1, bank 'Collection' and preset 'Metal Drips'.
[[File:IMG_2497.JPG|600px]]
You should get into the 'Instrument Control' screen.
[[File:IMG_2500.JPG|600px]]
5. 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 analyzing the observed behaviour.
6. Push SELECT to move to the next controller screen. Bold push to select a controller screen from the list.
7. Push BACK. You should go back to the 'Preset Selection' screen.
[[File:IMG_2499.JPG|600px]]
8. Push BACK again. You should go back to the 'Bank Selection' screen.
[[File:IMG_2498.JPG|600px]]
9. Push LAYER again to return to the 'Layer Selection' screen. Try to create another layer following the same procedure.
[[File:IMG_1584.JPG|600px]]
[[File:IMG_2509.JPG|600px]]
10. Push 'SNAPSHOT' to get into the 'Snapshot' screen. Select 'New Snapshot' and your first snapshot will be stored.
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 ...
[[File:IMG_2506.JPG|600px]]
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 ... why not enjoying a little bit? Connect your MIDI keyboard, your speakers and check this out:
Bank 'net-wisdom', Preset 'Vangelis Saw - C'
Keep pushing a single note (or a chord) and move the cutoff and resonance controllers. Enjoy! ;-)
===Test the Audio Output===
===Test the Audio Output===
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. Select some instrument.
2. Boot your Zynthian, select FluidSynth engine, channel #1 and 'TimGM6mb' bank. Select some instrument, like "Piano 1".
3. You could add more layers for completing the band ;-)
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.
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 ZynAddSubFX, channel #1, bank and instrument
2. Boot your Zynthian, select ZynAddSubFX, channel #1, bank and instrument.
3. Connect your keyboard's MIDI-OUT to the Zynthian's MIDI-IN using a MIDI cable. The keyboard should be configured to use channel #1.
3. Connect your keyboard's MIDI-OUT to the Zynthian's MIDI-IN using a MIDI cable.
3. After 2-3 seconds, play something with your keyboard. OK! A single melody can do the task. You should hear your song ;-)
3. After 2-3 seconds, play something with your keyboard. OK! A single melody can do the task. You should hear your song ;-)