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Building a Zynthian Box using an official Kit v3 (view source)
Revision as of 17:08, 11 July 2019
, 17:08, 11 July 2019→Zynthian Bundle All Kit v3
[http://shop.zynthian.org Zynthian Shop]
[http://shop.zynthian.org Zynthian Shop]
Specifically, the instructions are for the assembly of kits v3 (version 3), those using the All-In-One circuit and the ZynScreen v1.4 display.
Specifically, the instructions are for the assembly of kits v3 (version 3), those using the Zynaptik circuit and the ZynScreen v1.4 display.
[[File:ZynthianFront.jpg|600px]]
[[File:ZynthianFront.jpg|600px]]
[[File:ZynthianBack.jpg|600px]]
[[File:ZynthianBack.jpg|600px]]
* 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!)
* 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:
'''[https://os.zynthian.org/2019-06-26-zynthianos-stretch-lite-1.0.0-RC3.zip Download Zynthian "Aruk RC-3" SD-image, configured for Kits v3]'''
'''[https://os.zynthian.org/2019-06-26-zynthianos-stretch-lite-1.0.0-RC3.zip Download Zynthian "Aruk RC-3" SD-image]'''
It's a 8GB compressed image file (plenty of soundfonts) compiled for Raspberry Pi 3. (Please, keep feeding the torrent after downloading!)
It's a 8GB compressed image file (plenty of soundfonts) compiled for Raspberry Pi 3. (Please, keep feeding the torrent after downloading!)
===Zynthian Bundle All Kit v3===
===Zynthian Bundle All Kit v3===
A Zynthian Kit is a set of specific and generic electronic modules designed or picked for building a Zynthian Box. This tutorial refers to the ''official'' Zynthian Bundle All Kit v3, that is composed of these specific parts:
A Zynthian Kit is a set of specific and generic electronic parts. This tutorial refers to the ''official'' Zynthian Bundle All Kit v3, that is composed of these specific parts:
+ '''4 x Controller Modules''' (rotary encoder + switch)
+ '''4 x Controller Modules'''
+ '''1 x Zynaptik''' (GPIO expander + MIDI IN/OUT/THRU)
+ '''1 x Zynaptik Module'''
+ '''1 x Main ribbon bus cable'''
+ '''1 x Main ribbon bus cable'''
+ '''Wiring Kit with JST connectors'''
+ '''Wiring Kit with JST connectors'''
+ '''1 x Raspberry Pi 3'''
+ '''1 x Raspberry Pi 3'''
+ '''1 x Hifiberry DAC+ADC''' (also pro & lite)
+ '''1 x Hifiberry DAC+ADC'''
+ '''1 x ZynScreen 3.5' Touch-Display'''
+ '''1 x ZynScreen 3.5' Touch-Display'''
[[File:Photo-not-available.jpg|600px]]
[[File:Photo-not-available.jpg|600px]]
and aluminium case:
+ '''1 x Zynthian Aluminium Case'''
+ '''1 x Zynthian Aluminium Case'''
+ '''1 x Connectors'''
+ '''1 x Connectors'''
[[File:Photo-not-available.jpg|600px]]
[[File:Photo-not-available.jpg|600px]]
=Assembling your Zynthian Box=
=Assembling your Zynthian Box=
* Connect the Main Ribbon Bus cable to the RBPi's 40-pin header and also to the Zynaptik module
* Connect the Main Ribbon Bus cable to the RBPi's 40-pin header and also to the Zynaptik module
[[File:IMG_4741.JPG|600px]]
[[File:Ribbon.jpeg|600px]]
[[File:Ribbon&Hifi&Zynaptik.JPG|600px]]
[[File:Ribbon&Hifi&Zynaptik.JPG|600px]]
* Connect the 4 double JST cables to the 4 controller connectors on the ZynScreen (CTRL1, CTRL2, CTRL3, CTRL4)
* Connect the 4 double JST cables to the 4 controller connectors on the ZynScreen (CTRL1, CTRL2, CTRL3, CTRL4)
[[File:Zynscreen&Controllers.JPG|600px]]
[[File:ZynScreenConnect.JPG|600px]]
* Connect the 2 JST cables from the MIDI connectors to the MIDI-IN and the MIDI-OUT/THRU connectors on the All-In-One module. Note that currently only 2 connectors are available in the official aluminum case, so you have to choose what do you prefer: MIDI-OUT or MIDI-THRU ;-)
* Connect the 3 JST cables from the MIDI connectors to the MIDI-IN, MIDI-OUT and MIDI-THRU connectors on the Zynaptik module.
[[File:IMG_1465.JPG|600px]]
[[File:MIDIConnector.JPG|600px]]
* Connect the Jack connector to the auxiliar audio-out connector on the HifiBerry soundcard. It's the 3-pin JST connector that you soldered before:
[[File:IMG_1409.JPG|600px]]
[[File:photo-not-available.jpg|600px]]
===Connect the Display===
And finally, connect the ribbon's 26-pin connector to the Display's male side connector. '''Put attention to the orientation'''. The red wire should be the pin 1 that as marked in the display's PCB surface.
[[File:IMG_1412.JPG|600px]]
[[File:Screen&Ribbon.JPG|600px]]
At this point, your Zynthian Box should look something like this:
[[File:IMG_1501.JPG|600px]]
[[File:Precierre.JPG|600px]]
=Testing your Zynthian Box=
=Testing your Zynthian Box=
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:
If you are using a SD image pre-configured for the Zynthian Kits v3, 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 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:
If you are using an older SD image that is not pre-configure for the Kit v3, 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)
* '''Display:''' PiScreen 3.5 (v2)
Take your time to see how to bend and drive the cables to get a good fitting when closing 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:Precierre.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.