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Building a Zynthian Box using an official Kit v4.0 (view source)
Revision as of 17:06, 9 September 2020
, 17:06, 9 September 2020→Zynthian Software
=Introduction=
=Introduction=
This tutorial is intended for those who are building a Zynthian Box using one of the ''official'' kits, that i offer here:
This tutorial is intended for those building a Zynthian Box using one of the ''official'' kits, that i offer here:
[http://shop.zynthian.org Zynthian Shop]
[http://shop.zynthian.org Zynthian Shop]
Specifically, these instructions are for assembling kit v4 (version 4), those kits using the Zynaptik circuit and the ZynScreen v1.5 display.
Specifically, these instructions are for assembling the Zynthian Kit v4, that includes the Zynaptik circuit and the ZynScreen v1.5 display.
[[File:ZynthianFront.jpg|600px]]
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[[File:ZynthianBack.jpg|600px]]
=List of Materials=
=List of Materials=
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/2020-05-27-zynthianos-buster-lite-1.0.0-RC2.zip Download Zynthian "Buster RC-2" SD-image]'''
'''[https://os.zynthian.org/zynthianos-last-stable.zip Download Last Stable ZynthianOS SD-image]'''
It's a compressed image file (plenty of soundfonts) compiled for Raspberry Pi 3. The SD-card images include all the Zynthian software, properly configured for working with the official kits. Completely ready to use. Plug and play!
It's a compressed image file (plenty of soundfonts) compiled for Raspberry Pi 3. The SD-card images include all the Zynthian software, properly configured for working with the official kits. Completely ready to use. Plug and play!
[[File:Rbpi4 shop.jpg|330px]][[File:Hifiberry-dacplusadcpro.jpg|330px]][[File:IMG_2775_OK_shop.JPG|330px]][[File:Controllers_shop.jpeg|330px]][[File:Zynaptik shop.jpeg|330px]][[File:Ribbon_shop.jpeg|330px]][[File:IMG_2744_OK_shop.JPG|330px]][[File:IMG_2765_OK_shop.JPG|330px]][[File:Boltsnuts.JPG|440px]][[File:IMG_2756_OK_shop.JPG|220px]]
[[File:Rbpi4 shop.jpg|330px]][[File:Hifiberry-dacplusadcpro.jpg|330px]][[File:IMG_2775_OK_shop.JPG|330px]][[File:Controllers_shop.jpeg|330px]][[File:Zynaptik shop.jpeg|330px]][[File:Ribbon_shop.jpeg|330px]][[File:IMG_2744_OK_shop.JPG|330px]][[File:IMG_2765_OK_shop.JPG|330px]][[File:Boltsnuts.JPG|440px]][[File:IMG_2756_OK_shop.JPG|220px]]
===Unboxing the Zynthian Kit v4===
<br>
<embedvideo alignment="inline" dimensions="600" service="youtube" description="Unboxing the Official Kit V4, by Richard Nevill">https://youtu.be/wI4YZeFnt58</embedvideo>
=Assembling your Zynthian Box=
=Assembling your Zynthian Box=
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===Secure the balanced audio input jack-TRS connectors===
===Secure the balanced audio input jack-TRS connectors===
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===Secure the MIDI connectors===
===Secure the MIDI connectors===
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===Mount the MIDI activity LEDS===
===Mount the MIDI activity LEDS===
Insert the 3 LEDS in the case from the inside, leaving the short lead at left. Make sure you push the LEDs by the plastic around the LED, not the LED itself.
Insert the 3 LEDS in the case from the outside, leaving the short lead at left. Make sure you push the LEDs by the plastic around the LED, not the LED itself.
[[File:IMG_2888_OK_1024.JPG|400px]]
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* JST Yellow wire (2) => LED's Cathode (LED's short lead)
* JST Yellow wire (2) => LED's Cathode (LED's short lead)
Since the LED's leads are too long, you will want to cut them down to about 7-8mm. Make sure you remember which lead is the short one.
Since the LED's leads are too long, you will want to cut them down to about 7-8mm. Make sure you remember which lead is the short one. When inserting the dupont connector, if you feel that it doesn't grab the pins enough, you should press the tiny metal-jacket inside the plastic capsule to make it narrow. It's easy, simply put the dupont connector over the desk and press the metal with the screwdriver tip or something like that.
[[File:IMG2406.JPG|800px]]
[[File:IMG2406.JPG|800px]]
{{NoteBox|If you don’t connect the status LEDs, the MIDI-OUT and MIDI-THRU won’t work unless you short the JP1 & JP2 jumpers on the zynaptik board.}}
{{NoteBox|If you don’t connect the status LEDs, the MIDI-OUT and MIDI-THRU won’t work unless you short the JP1 & JP2 jumpers on the zynaptik board.}}
===Prepare the Zynductor Passive Cooler===
===Prepare the Zynductor Passive Cooler===
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===Secure the Main Computing Block and assemble the Zynductor Passive Cooler===
===Secure the Main Computing Block and assemble the Zynductor Passive Cooler===
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===Secure the Zynaptik module===
===Secure the Zynaptik module===
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The zynaptik board has some extra circuitry which doesn't have anything soldered on it. These are used for adding extra functionality to the board.
The zynaptik board has some extra circuitry which doesn't have anything soldered on it. These are used for adding extra functionality to the board.
===Mount the Display===
===Mount the Display===
The screen is secured with these 4 screws, nuts, and nylon separators. Mount the screen by screwing the screws from the outside and fixing them with the bolts from the inside. The separators go between the screen and the case. Remember to remove the protective film from the screen before mounting it.
The screen is secured with these 4 screws, nuts, and nylon separators. Mount the screen by screwing the screws from the outside and fixing them with the bolts from the inside. The separators go between the screen and the case, same that the silicone keypad. Remember to remove the protective film from the screen before mounting it.
===Mount the Controllers===
===Mount the Controllers===
Plug a wire on each controller. Fix the controllers in each corner using the nuts and washers attached to them
Plug a wire on each controller. Fix the controllers in each corner using the nuts and washers attached to them.
'''Don't mount the controllers like in the photo''', do it upside-down to avoid pressing the MIDI LED pins. I will update the photo ASAP.
[[File:ZynScreen&Controller.JPG|600px]]
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===Attach the knobs===
===Attach the knobs===
===Attach the rubber feet===
===Attach the rubber feet===
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=Connecting everything=
=Connecting everything=
The Zynthian Kit 4 is designed to use JST connectors which can't be plugged in wrong, so connecting everything is straight-forward:
The Zynthian Kit 4 is designed to use JST connectors which can't be plugged in wrong, so connecting everything is straight-forward:
===Connect the Ribbon Bus cable===
===Connect the Ribbon Bus cable===
Connect the Main Ribbon Bus cable to the Raspberry Pi's 40-pin header and to the Zynaptik module. The red wire is pin 1, so if you are looking at the case from the front, it should be on the right.
Connect the Main Ribbon Bus cable to the Raspberry Pi's 40-pin header and to the Zynaptik module. The red wire is pin 1, so if you are looking at the case from the front, it should be on the right.
[[File:Ribbon.jpeg|600px]]
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===Connect the Controllers===
===Connect the Controllers===
Connect the 4 controller cables to the 4 controller connectors on the ZynScreen (CTRL1, CTRL2, CTRL3, CTRL4)
Connect the 4 controller cables to the 4 controller connectors on the ZynScreen (CTRL1, CTRL2, CTRL3, CTRL4). Wire color order doesn't matter. Harness wires are crossed, so depending what connector did you plug on the encoder side, you have to plug the other one on the display. There are 2 combinations.
[[File:ZynScreenConnect.JPG|600px]]
[[File:ZynScreenConnect.JPG|600px]]
Connect the 3 cables from the MIDI connectors to the MIDI-IN, MIDI-OUT and MIDI-THRU connectors on the Zynaptik module.
Connect the 3 cables from the MIDI connectors to the MIDI-IN, MIDI-OUT and MIDI-THRU connectors on the Zynaptik module.
[[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 the JP1 & JP2 jumpers on the zynaptik board.}}
{{NoteBox|If you don’t connect the status LEDs, the MIDI-OUT and MIDI-THRU won’t work unless you short the JP1 & JP2 jumpers on the zynaptik board.}}
===Connect the Audio Output Jack connectors===
===Connect the Audio Output Jack connectors===
Connect the audio output jack connectors to the audio-output header to the Hifiberry soundcard:
Connect the audio output jack connectors to the audio-output header to the Hifiberry soundcard:
[[File:dacplus-adc-top audio-out.jpg|600px]]
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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).
I recommend you take a look at [https://www.hifiberry.com/docs/data-sheets/datasheet-dac-adc-pro Hifiberry DAC+ADC PRO specification].
I recommend you take a look at [https://www.hifiberry.com/docs/data-sheets/datasheet-dac-adc-pro Hifiberry DAC+ADC PRO specification].
===Connect the Display===
===Connect the Display===
Connect the ribbon's 26-pin connector to the display's connector. '''Pay attention to the orientation'''. The red wire should be the pin 1, which as marked on the display's PCB surface. Probably you need to remove the red-jumper that is plugged in the connectors pins 1-2, indicating the right position.
Connect the ribbon's 26-pin connector to the display's connector. '''Pay attention to the orientation'''. The red wire should be the pin 1, which as marked on the display's PCB surface. Probably you need to remove the red-jumper that is plugged in the connectors pins 1-2, indicating the right position.
{{WarningBox|Please, double check this step carefully because you could break the display if it's connected reversed!!}}
{{WarningBox|Please, double check this step carefully because you could break the display if it's connected reversed!!}}
[[File:Screen&Ribbon.JPG|500px]]
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'''And that's all!!''' Your Zynthian Box is almost ready to boot. I recommend that you double-check everything before powering up the device.
=Testing your Zynthian Box=
=Testing your Zynthian Box=
===Double-check the parts and wiring===
===Double-check the parts and wiring===
Once everything is in its place and you have tested that it works, it's time to close the case
Once everything is in its place and you have tested that it works, it's time to close the case
===Close the case===
===Close the case===
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=Update your Zynthian Box=
=Update your Zynthian Box=