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===Prerequisites===
 
===Prerequisites===
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Assembling your own Zynthian Box is not very difficult, but you will need your attention and screwdriver. Read the instructions and observe the detailed photos carefully. If you get in trouble you can ask the community:
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Assembling your own Zynthian Box is not very difficult, but you will need your attention, a screwdriver and an adjustable wrench. Read the instructions and observe the detailed photos carefully. If you get in trouble you can ask the community:
    
  https://discourse.zynthian.org
 
  https://discourse.zynthian.org
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Put the rings on the outer side of the case to avoid damaging the case surface when you tighten the nuts.
 
Put the rings on the outer side of the case to avoid damaging the case surface when you tighten the nuts.
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===Secure the MIDI-IN/OUT/THRU connectors===
 
===Secure the MIDI-IN/OUT/THRU connectors===
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Just insert the connector with the JST-wire from the out-side of the case and the nut from the innerside. A pair of pliers can be useful for tighten.
 
Just insert the connector with the JST-wire from the out-side of the case and the nut from the innerside. A pair of pliers can be useful for tighten.
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===Mount the MIDI activity LEDS===
 
===Mount the MIDI activity LEDS===
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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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Insert the 3 LEDS in the case holes, leaving the short lead at left. And don't push the LED's head! Instead push the black plastic holder around the LED. Sometimes is hard to push ...
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When it's done, you have to plug the LED wires into the 2 spare "DUPONT" wires from the MIDI harness (green & yellow ones). Polarity is important, so don't cross the wires:
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When it's done, you have to plug the 2 LED wires (red/black) with the 2 spare wires on the MIDI JST harness (green/yellow). Polarity is important, so don't cross the wires:
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* JST Green wire (1) => LED's Anode (LED's long lead)
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* JST Yellow wire (2) => LED's Cathode (LED's short lead)
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* JST Green wire (1) => LED's Anode (LED's red wire/long lead)
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As the LED's leads are too long, you should cut it a little bit, but remember where the short lead is located!!
* JST Yellow wire (2) => LED's Cathode (LED's black wire/short lead)
      
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The main computing block is composed by the RBPi and the HifiBerry soundcard, and should be assembled using the next set of separator & bolts:
 
The main computing block is composed by the RBPi and the HifiBerry soundcard, and should be assembled using the next set of separator & bolts:
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For easier assembling, you should follow the next steps:
 
For easier assembling, you should follow the next steps:

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