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Line 308: − + − + − − + − * 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".+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + − ===Test the Controllers===+ − + − + − + − 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 00:25, 2 November 2019
, 00:25, 2 November 2019→Mount the MIDI activity LEDS
[http://shop.zynthian.org Zynthian Shop]
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Specifically, the instructions are for the assembly of kits v3 (version 3), those using the Zynaptik circuit and the ZynScreen v1.4 display.
Specifically, these instructions are for assembling kit v3 (version 3), those kits using the Zynaptik circuit and the ZynScreen v1.4 display.
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:
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 + wiring kit'''
+ '''4 x Controller Modules + Wiring'''
+ '''1 x Zynaptik Module'''
+ '''1 x Zynaptik Module:''' MIDI Ports + extended I/O
+ '''1 x ZynScreen 3.5' Touch-Display + Controllers'''
+ '''1 x ZynScreen 3.5':''' Touch-Display + Controllers circuit
+ '''1 x Main ribbon bus cable'''
+ '''1 x Main ribbon bus cable'''
[[File:IMG_2430.JPG|600px]]
[[File:IMG_2461.JPG|600px]]
these generic parts:
these generic parts:
[[File:IMG_2379.JPG|600px]]
[[File:IMG_2379.JPG|600px]]
[[File:IMG_2384.JPG|600px]]
[[File:IMG_2384.JPG|600px]]
==== Unboxing the Official Kit V3, by Sébastien Marty ====
<embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFTSyUoUUTQ</embedvideo>
=Assembling your Zynthian Box=
=Assembling your Zynthian Box=
https://discourse.zynthian.org
https://discourse.zynthian.org
{{WarningBox|Please, handle electronic parts with care, specially the display, as it's easy to damage.}}
===Secure the Jack connectors===
===Secure the Jack connectors===
[[File:IMG2406.JPG|600px]]
[[File:IMG2406.JPG|600px]]
{{NoteBox|If you don’t connect the status LEDs, the MIDI-OUT and MIDI-THRU won’t work unless you short jumpers JP1 & JP2 in the zynaptik board.}}
===Assemble the Main Computing Block===
===Assemble the Main Computing Block===
===Secure the Display===
===Secure the Display===
{{WarningBox|Please, handle electronic parts with care, specially the display, as it's easy to damage.}}
For fixing the display to the case cover, you have to use this set:
For fixing the display to the case cover, you have to use this set:
[[File:IMG_1295.JPG|400px]]
[[File:IMG_1295.JPG|400px]]
It's composed of 4 bolts, 4 nuts and 4 nylon separators. Before fixing the screen, don't forget to remove the protective plastic sheet.
It's composed of 4 bolts, 4 nuts and 4 nylon separators. Before securing the screen, don't forget to remove the protective plastic sheet. For tightening the bolts you could use a 2mm Allen key while hold the nut with your fingers.
[[File:IMG_2423.JPG|600px]]
[[File:IMG_2423.JPG|600px]]
===Secure the Controllers===
===Secure the Controllers===
Plug a wire in every controller.
Plug a wire on every controller.
[[File:Rotary&wire.JPG|600px]]
[[File:Rotary&wire.JPG|600px]]
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 nuts and washers attached to every rotary encoder.
[[File:ZynScreen&Controller.JPG|600px]]
[[File:ZynScreen&Controller.JPG|600px]]
===Stick the rubber feet===
===Stick the rubber feet===
[[File:Zynthian_mounting_case_bottom.jpg|600px]]
[[File:IMG 2536.JPG|600px]]
=Connecting everything=
=Connecting everything=
The Zynthian Kit 3 is designed to use JST connectors, so connecting everything is really straight-forward:
The Zynthian Kit 3 is designed to use JST connectors that can't be plugged reversed, so connecting everything is really straight-forward:
* Connect the Main Ribbon Bus cable to the RBPi's 40-pin header and also to the Zynaptik module. The red wire is pin 1, so if you are looking at the case from the front side, it should be at right.
* Connect the Main Ribbon Bus cable to the RBPi's 40-pin header and also to the Zynaptik module. The red wire is pin 1, so if you are looking at the case from the front side, it should be at right.
[[File:MIDIConnector.JPG|600px]]
[[File:MIDIConnector.JPG|600px]]
{{NoteBox|If you don’t connect the status LEDs, the MIDI-OUT and MIDI-THRU won’t work unless you short jumpers JP1 & JP2 in the zynaptik board.}}
The black wire on the "R" pin, white on the "L" one and red on "GND" (middle).
The black wire on the "R" pin, white on the "L" one and red on "GND" (middle).
{{NoteBox|Some kits have flipped the red and white wires. This is not a problem. Simply look at the black wire.}}
The black wire should be connected to pin 3, red wire to pin 2 and white wire to pin 1. Looking at the first photo, numbering is left to right.
The black wire should be connected to pin 3, red wire to pin 2 and white wire to pin 1. Looking at the first photo, numbering is left to right.
{{NoteBox|Some kits have flipped the red and white wires. This is not a problem. Simply look at the black wire.}}
===Connect the Display===
===Connect the Display===
[[File:Precierre.JPG|600px]]
[[File:Precierre.JPG|600px]]
=== Building and Testing the Official Kit V3, by Sébastien Marty ===
<embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5gpAZL8kiE</embedvideo>
=Testing your Zynthian Box=
=Testing your Zynthian Box=
===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]].
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:
These are the stages that you should see while booting:
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 & 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.
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.
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.
1. Push 'select' to create a new layer. You should get into the 'Engine Selection' screen.
4. Select the ZynAddSubFX engine, select channel #1, bank 'Collection' and preset 'Metal Drips'.
[[File:IMG_1563.JPG|600px]]
[[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_2509.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 ...
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===
Finally, i have included here some detailed schemes. People hacking the standard Zynthian design would find it very useful. Also, if you have some problem and need to "debug", you would find it useful too.
Finally, i have included here some detailed schemes. People hacking the standard Zynthian design would find it very useful. Also, if you have some problem and need to "debug", you would find it useful too.
[[File:Zynthian_controller_single2_smd.svg|600px]]
[[File:Zynthian_zynaptik.svg|600px]]
[[File:ZynScreen_v1.3.svg|600px]]
[[File:Zynthian_allinone.sch.svg|800px]]
You can find all this info and much more in the project's [https://github.com/zynthian/zynthian-hw Hardware Repository].