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| * [https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-3-model-b Raspberry Pi 3 Model B] | | * [https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-3-model-b Raspberry Pi 3 Model B] |
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− | RBPi2 is not longer supported by official zynthian SD images. If you want to use a different computing board model, you have to build your own SD image using the setup scripts. | + | RBPi2 is not longer supported by official zynthian SD images. |
| + | RBPi3 is supported but may be not powerfull enough if you plan to use many sound engines in the same time. |
| + | RBPi4 is the best choice. |
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| + | === I want to run Zynthian OS on another Single Board Computer === |
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| + | It's doable for advanced users ! |
| + | If you want to use a different computing board model, you have to build your own SD image using the setup scripts. You can start from [https://github.com/zynthian/zynthian-sys/blob/master/scripts/setup_system_rbpi_raspbian_lite_buster.sh here] on top of minimal Debian Buster install. This script and the [https://github.com/zynthian/zynthian-sys/blob/master/scripts/zynthian_envars.sh environment variables] should be adapted to match your board. |
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| ===Where can i buy a Zynthian Kit?=== | | ===Where can i buy a Zynthian Kit?=== |
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| For accessing the Pianoteq GUI, please read this: [[Accessing_Zynthian_from_your_computer#Opening_Synth_Engine_Native_GUIs_in_your_Computer|Opening Native GUIs from your Computer]] | | For accessing the Pianoteq GUI, please read this: [[Accessing_Zynthian_from_your_computer#Opening_Synth_Engine_Native_GUIs_in_your_Computer|Opening Native GUIs from your Computer]] |
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− | === Does the pre-built kit come with a RBPi3 or 3+ ? === | + | === I see a red lightning on the display, I hear cracks when playing === |
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| + | You are suffering from underpower. You need a reliable Power Supply Unit and a strong USB cable. The official RaspberryPi PSU bundle is the one that works perfectly. And it's available in the [https://shop.zynthian.org/shop/product/raspberry-pi-15-3w-usb-c-power-supply-389 Zynthian shop]. |
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− | All Bundle Kits come with a RBPi 3+. Check the shop's product descriptions:
| + | === Loading engines or soundfonts is really slow === |
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− | https://shop.zynthian.org/shop/product/zynthian-bundle-all-kit-v3-326?category=13
| + | Be sure that you're using a high quality SD card. |
| + | Also, don't expect too much if you're running ZynthianOs on a RBPi3. |
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| + | === Despite I have a good PSU, a good SD card and a RBPi4, my Zynthian hang === |
| + | Maybe you have let the VNC server running while playing. Forwarding the sound engines native gui over the network is ressource consuming. You should consider disabling the VNC server. |
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| + | === Does the pre-built kit come with a Raspberry Pi ? === |
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| + | [https://shop.zynthian.org/shop/product/zynthian-kit-v4-2-358?category=13 In the shop], you can choose to buy the kit without or with a Raspberry Pi 4. |
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| === I’m primarily a guitarist and thus, I’m interested in the MOD UI... === | | === I’m primarily a guitarist and thus, I’m interested in the MOD UI... === |
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| It depends a lot. Building a recent official zynthian kit doesn't require soldering, only basic tinkering (plugging wires, screw-driving, etc.). The official zynthian software runs out-the-box and you shouldn't need to use the command line. That being said, being comfortable with Linux command line helps in solving problems. | | It depends a lot. Building a recent official zynthian kit doesn't require soldering, only basic tinkering (plugging wires, screw-driving, etc.). The official zynthian software runs out-the-box and you shouldn't need to use the command line. That being said, being comfortable with Linux command line helps in solving problems. |
| + | If you love tinkering and have specific needs, Zynthian is an excellent basis to taylor a unique piece of hardware. |
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| === About Zynthian Security=== | | === About Zynthian Security=== |
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| '''Important:''' If you don't expand your partition, you will have problems when updating zynthian software or library, as you will run out of space. | | '''Important:''' If you don't expand your partition, you will have problems when updating zynthian software or library, as you will run out of space. |
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| + | === How good can the Latency be ? === |
| + | [https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/latency-on-the-new-hifiberry-stage-dac/5627/2?u=wyleu A forum post on Latency.] |