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Line 286: − + − + − − + − * 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".+ + + − + − + − + − [[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. + − [[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. + − + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Line 375:
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Building a Zynthian Box using an official Kit v3 (view source)
Revision as of 20:37, 17 July 2019
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===Stick the rubber feet===
===Stick the rubber feet===
[[File:Zynthian_mounting_case_bottom.jpg|600px]]
[[File:IMG 2536.JPG|600px]]
=Connecting everything=
=Connecting everything=
===First Boot===
===First Boot===
When you are 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]]. 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.
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.
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 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 will note that the controllers are not working at all. This SD image is pre-configured for working with the kit v2, so
If you are using the Aruk RC-3 SD image (you should!), you will note that the controllers are not working at all. This SD image is pre-configured for working with the kit v2, so you need to configure the software for working with the kit v3. The simplest way of doing it is using the webconf tool:
you need to configure the software for working with your kit v3. The simplest way is using the webconf tool:
* Connect your zynthian to your local network using an ethernet cable (RJ-45).
* 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.
* 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 V3".
* Save the changes and reboot your Zynthian.
===Test the Controllers===
===Test the Controllers & UI===
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.
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. Push 'select' to create a new layer. You should get into the 'Engine Selection' screen.
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.
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 ...
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_2509.JPG|600px]]
10. Push 'SNAPSHOT' to get into the 'Snapshot' screen. Select 'New Snapshot' and your first snapshot will be stored.
[[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===
Take your time to see how to bend and drive the cables to get a good fitting when closing the case. The ribbon bus cable is pre-bended for easing this process.
Take your time to see how to bend and drive the cables to get a good fitting when closing the case. The ribbon bus cable is pre-bended for easing this process.
[[File:Precierre.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.
[[File:IMG_2287.JPG|600px]]
[[File:ZynthianFront.jpg|600px]]
=Update your Zynthian Box=
=Update your Zynthian Box=
If you are using the official Zynthian SD Image, the first thing you should do after booting up your Zynthian Box and having the controllers working OK is update the software:
If you are using the official Zynthian SD Image, the first thing you should do after booting up your Zynthian Box and having the controllers working OK is update the software:
- connect the Zynthian Box to your router using a RJ45 cable
- connect your Zynthian Box to your router using an ethernet cable
- '''update zynthian software''' from the admin menu
- from the admin menu, click '''update software'''
- '''update zynthian library''' from the admin menu
- from the admin menu, click '''restart UI''' (or '''reboot''')
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.
You can also update the software using the webconf tool, or from the command line.
=Locating and Solving problems=
=Locating and Solving problems=
In this section i will try to give you some tips for locating and solving the problems you may have.
In this section i will try to give you some tips for locating and solving the problems you may have.
For finding and solving problems, i really recommend to connect a HDMI display to the RBPi. It will give you accurate information during the booting sequence. Also, if you connect a USB keyboard, you can login into the system and get extra information, inspect the logs, etc.
For finding and solving problems, i really recommend to connect a HDMI display to the RBPi. It will give you accurate information during the booting sequence. Also, if you connect an USB keyboard, you could login into the system and get extra information, inspect the logs, etc.
===The display don't show the zynthian splash screen on boot===
In that case, probably the system is not booting correctly. You could try to connect a HDMI display and see if the system is booting. If you can't see the booting sequence, then you should re-burn your SD-card with the Zynthian image. Also, check that your image file is correct by using the SHA1 signature.
===You get the zynthian error screen with the IP===
Your hardware seems to be incorrectly configured. You should access the webconf tool and configure your hardware.
===Your controllers doesn't work===
You make a mistake while connecting the controllers or your hardware (wiring layout) is incorrectly configured. You should access the webconf tool and configure your hardware.
===You can't solve the problem===
===You can't solve the problem===
You can find all this info and much more in the project's [https://github.com/zynthian/zynthian-hw Hardware Repository].
You can find all this info and much more in the project's [https://github.com/zynthian/zynthian-hw Hardware Repository].