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Building a Zynthian Box using official Kits v4.2-v4.6 (view source)
Revision as of 13:20, 8 November 2021
, 13:20, 8 November 2021→Close the case
[http://shop.zynthian.org Zynthian Shop]
[http://shop.zynthian.org Zynthian Shop]
Specifically, these instructions are for assembling the Zynthian Kit v4.2, that includes the Hifiberry DAC+ADC Stage with the ZynAuCon connector board, the Zynaptik circuit and the ZynScreen v1.5 display.
Specifically, these instructions are for assembling Zynthian Kits v4.2, v4.3, v4.4 & v4.5, that include:
* ''Hifiberry DAC+ADC Stage'' or ''ZynADAC'' soundcard
* ZynAuCon connector board
* Zynaptik-2 module
* ZynScreen v1.5 display
[[File:IMG_3148_OK_1024.JPG|500px]][[File:IMG_3145_OK_1024.JPG|500px]]
[[File:IMG_3148_OK_1024.JPG|500px]][[File:IMG_3145_OK_1024.JPG|500px]]
=List of Materials=
=List of Materials=
* [https://shop.zynthian.org/shop/product/zynthian-kit-v4-358?category=13 Zynthian Kit v4]
* [https://shop.zynthian.org/shop/product/zynthian-kit-v4-358?category=13 Zynthian Kit v4.X]
** [https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/ Raspberry 4 Computing Board]
** [https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/ Raspberry 4 Computing Board]
** [https://blog.zynthian.org/2021/05/zynadac-v1-0-an-open-hardware-soundcard-for-zynthian/ ZynADAC souncard] or
** [https://www.hifiberry.com/docs/data-sheets/datasheet-dac-adc-stage/ HifiBerry DAC+ADC STAGE souncard]
** [https://www.hifiberry.com/docs/data-sheets/datasheet-dac-adc-stage/ HifiBerry DAC+ADC STAGE souncard]
** [https://shop.zynthian.org/shop/product/zynaucon-module-v4-2-406?category=16 ZynAuCon Module] (audio connector board)
** [https://shop.zynthian.org/shop/product/zynaucon-module-406?category=16 ZynAuCon Module] (audio connector board)
** [https://shop.zynthian.org/shop/product/zynscreen-v1-5-361?category=16 ZynScreen v1.5] (3.5" touch-display + controllers I/O + rubber silicon button)
** [https://shop.zynthian.org/shop/product/zynscreen-v1-5-361?category=16 ZynScreen v1.5] (3.5" touch-display + controllers I/O + rubber silicon button)
** [https://shop.zynthian.org/shop/product/zynthian-controllers-v4-328?category=16 4 x controllers v4]
** [https://shop.zynthian.org/shop/product/zynthian-controllers-v4-328?category=16 4 x controllers v4]
** [https://shop.zynthian.org/shop/product/zynaptik-module-330?category=16 Zynaptic module] (MIDI IN/THRU/OUT & extended I/O)
<!--** [https://shop.zynthian.org/shop/product/zynaptik-module-330?category=16 Zynaptic module] (MIDI IN/THRU/OUT & extended I/O)-->
** [https://shop.zynthian.org/shop/product/aluminum-case-kit-v4-1-333?category=13 Aluminum Case v4] (including zynductor passive cooling, bolts & nuts)
** [https://shop.zynthian.org/shop/product/zynaptik-2-module-420?category=16 Zynaptic-2 module] (MIDI IN/THRU/OUT & extended I/O)
** [https://shop.zynthian.org/shop/product/aluminum-case-kit-v4-1-333?category=16 Aluminum Case v4] (including zynductor passive cooling, bolts & nuts)
** [https://shop.zynthian.org/shop/product/zynthian-case-connectors-kit-v4-363?category=16 Pre-built MIDI case-connectors] (with soldered harnesses)
** [https://shop.zynthian.org/shop/product/zynthian-case-connectors-kit-v4-363?category=16 Pre-built MIDI case-connectors] (with soldered harnesses)
** [https://shop.zynthian.org/shop/product/zynthian-ribbon-bus-cable-278?category=16 Ribbon bus cable]
** [https://shop.zynthian.org/shop/product/zynthian-ribbon-bus-cable-278?category=16 Ribbon bus cable]
* Power supply for RBPi 4 (5.1v 3A with USB type-C connector) => Not included on official kits!
** [https://shop.zynthian.org/shop/product/raspberry-pi-15-3w-usb-c-power-supply-389?category=16 Power supply for RBPi 4] (5V 3A USB type-C connector) => Optional
* 16GB micro-SD card or bigger (Use a high-quality card) => Not included on official kits!
* 16GB micro-SD card or bigger (Use a high-quality card) => Not included on official kits!
+ '''1 x Zynductor'''
+ '''1 x Zynductor'''
[[File:Rbpi4 shop.jpg|330px]][[File:HifiBerryDACADC-Stage-top.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:Zynthian_alucase_v41-persp.jpg|330px]][[File:IMG_2887_OK_1024.JPG|400px]][[File:IMG_2887_OK_1024.JPG|400px]][[File:Boltsnuts.JPG|440px]][[File:IMG_2756_OK_shop.JPG|220px]]
[[File:Rbpi4 shop.jpg|330px]][[File:HifiBerryDACADC-Stage-top.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:Zynthian_alucase_v41-persp.jpg|330px]][[File:ZynAuCon miniribbon.jpg|400px]][[File:IMG_2887_OK_1024.JPG|400px]][[File:Boltsnuts.JPG|440px]][[File:IMG_2756_OK_shop.JPG|220px]]
===Unboxing the Zynthian Kit v4===
===Unboxing the Zynthian Kit v4===
The ZynAuCon module improves and simplifies the audio wiring by using a small ribbon cable for driving the 4 balanced channels (2 inputs + 2 outputs) to the 4 high-quality Neutrik TSR case-connectors. For mounting the ZynAuCon, secure the 2 x 15mm separators with 2 x black-anodized bolts M2.5. Next, you have to insert the board from inside the case and secure them with the 4 x nuts from the outside. Use a wrench for tightening the nuts, but not too much, and take care of not damaging the surface of the nice aluminum case!!
The ZynAuCon module improves and simplifies the audio wiring by using a small ribbon cable for driving the 4 balanced channels (2 inputs + 2 outputs) to the 4 high-quality Neutrik TSR case-connectors. For mounting the ZynAuCon, secure the 2 x 15mm separators with 2 x black-anodized bolts M2.5. Next, you have to insert the board from inside the case and secure them with the 4 x nuts from the outside. Use a wrench for tightening the nuts, but not too much, and take care of not damaging the surface of the nice aluminum case!!
[[File:IMG_2886_OK_1024.JPG|400px]]
[[File:IMG_3419_fixed.JPG|200px]]
[[File:IMG_2896_OK_1024_fixv41.JPG|400px]]
[[File:IMG_3355_fixed.JPG|400px]]
[[File:IMG_2898_OK_1024.JPG|400px]]
[[File:IMG_3387_fixed.JPG|400px]]
[[File:IMG_3395_fixed.JPG|400px]]
[[File:IMG_3401_fixed2.JPG|500px]]
{{NoteBox|In the latest kits (v4.5), the ZynAuCon board includes a mini-jack headphones connector with a volume wheel. Also, the aluminum case has 2 extra holes for securing the ZynAuCon with 2 x M2.5 bolts.}}
===Secure the MIDI connectors===
===Secure the MIDI connectors===
[[File:IMG_2926_OK_1024.JPG|400px]]
[[File:IMG_2926_OK_1024.JPG|400px]]
{{WarningBox|Some aluminum cases have the LEDs mounting holes a little bit bigger than it should be. For patching this issue you could use a drop of glue from the inner side.}}
When it's done, you have to plug the LED wires into the 2 spare "DUPONT" connectors from the MIDI harness (green & yellow wires). Polarity is important, so don't cross the wires:
When it's done, you have to plug the LED wires into the 2 spare "DUPONT" connectors from the MIDI harness (green & yellow wires). Polarity is important, so don't cross the wires:
{{NoteBox|The Hifiberry DAC+ADC Stage may include some nylon spacers and bolts. You can choose to use these instead of the metal ones included with the Zynthian kit. }}
{{NoteBox|Note that the "Hifiberry DAC+ADC Stage", included in the 4.1, 4.2 & 4.3 kits, and the "ZynADAC", included in the 4.4 kit, have no RCA connectors. Photos may show an older model, but these instructions are accurate for 4.1 to 4.4 kits. }}
===Secure the Zynaptik module===
===Secure the Zynaptik module===
===Connect the ZynAuCon Audio Connectors Board to the Hifiberry DAC+ADC Stage===
===Connect the ZynAuCon module to the Hifiberry DAC+ADC Stage===
Plug the little 2x10 ribbon cable on the Hifiberry's J1 connector. Next, plug the other end on the ZynAuCon board. Observe that the ribbon cable must be bent forming a 90º angle, so it fits perfectly the space and distance between the 2 IDC connectors.
Plug the little 2x10 ribbon cable on the Hifiberry's J1 connector. Next, plug the other end on the ZynAuCon board. Observe that the ribbon cable must be bent forming a 90º angle, so it fits perfectly the space and distance between the 2 IDC connectors.
[[File:HifiBerryDACADC-Stage-connection-OUT.png|600px]]
[[File:IMG_3410_fixed.JPG|600px]]
FYI, this is the specification for the 10-pin header (J1) on the Hifiberry DAC+ADC Stage:
FYI, this is the specification for the 10-pin header (J1) on the Hifiberry DAC+ADC Stage:
[[File:HifiBerryDACADC-Stage-header.jpg|450px]]
[[File:HifiBerryDACADC-Stage-header.jpg|450px]]
===Connect the Display===
===Connect the Display===
'''And that's all!!''' Your Zynthian Box is almost ready to boot. I recommend that you double-check everything before powering up the device.
'''And that's all!!''' Your Zynthian Box is almost ready to boot. I recommend that you double-check everything before powering up the device.
=Close the case=
Once everything is in its place and you have tested that it works, it's time to close the case
Take your time to bend and push the cables to get a good fit when closing the case. The ribbon bus cable is pre-bent to make this process easier.
[[File:IMG_3126_OK_1024.JPG|600px]]
{{WarningBox| If you have a v4.5 kit or higher, you should take extra care for getting the mini-jack headphones connector and the volume wheel to fit into their places. Put special attention to not forcing the volume wheel when opening or closing the case! }}
Finally, fasten the 8 self-taping bolts to secure the case, 4 on each side.
[[File:IMG_3148_OK_1024.JPG|800px]]
{{NoteBox| Be careful not to over-tighten the case screws, as it can buckle the top plate. If you notice the top place bowing slightly, loosen the screws a little until the surface is level. }}
=Testing your Zynthian Box=
=Testing your Zynthian Box=
If this doesn't work, you have to [[#Locating_and_Solving_problems|locate and solve the problem(s)]].
If this doesn't work, you have to [[#Locating_and_Solving_problems|locate and solve the problem(s)]].
=Update your Zynthian Box=
=Update your Zynthian Box=