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Line 1: − The easiest way of getting the software is downloading the last ''official'' SD image from here:+ − '''[http://blog.zynthian.org/download/zynthian_gorgona_edge_rbpi3_pitft-2017-09-14.img.torrent Download Zynthian "Gorgona Edge" SD-image]'''+ − It's a 9GB image (a good amount of soundfonts) compiled for RBPi3.+ − If you prefer a smaller image (Gorgonilla) or need support for RBPi2, then can download the older Gorgona image: + − '''[https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/merry-zynthians-and-happy-new-sd-image/314 Download Zynthian "Gorgona" SD-image]'''+ − These SD images include all the Zynthian software, properly configured for the standard hardware -- ready to use. Plug and play! ;-)+ − After downloading the SD-image, you have to write it to a SDcard. You need a minimum size of 16GB SDcard for the full ''Gorgona'' image or 8GB for the ''Gorgonilla'' lite image. + − Use Etcher https://etcher.io/ (free software works on Mac, Windows or Linux) to flash the image onto the SDcard.+ − Or do it manually: There is a really good manual for this at [https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/installation/installing-images/ this link].+ − + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
→Official Aruk Buster SD-Images (Buster-based)
== Official Aruk Buster SD-Images (Buster-based) ==
The current official Zynthian SD-Image is called '''Aruk Buster'''. It's almost the same than the stretch-based one, but updated and buster-based. Currently we have a first Release Candidate (RC-1):
[https://os.zynthian.org/2019-09-24-zynthianos-buster-lite-1.0.0-RC1.zip ZynthianOS "Aruk Buster" RC-1] ([https://os.zynthian.org/2019-09-24-zynthianos-buster-lite-1.0.0-RC1.zip.md5 MD5-sum])
Latest nightly builds are quite stable, so you sould consider using the last one ...
{{NoteBox|Aruk Buster SD-Image is pre-configured for official Kit v3.}}
== Official Aruk Stretch SD-Images (Stretch-based) ==
The former official Zynthian SD-Image is called '''Aruk'''. It's based in Raspbian Stretch and built using a the CustomPiOS system (thanks @guysoft!!):
[https://os.zynthian.org/2019-06-26-zynthianos-stretch-lite-1.0.0-RC3.zip ZynthianOS "Aruk Stretch" RC-3] ([https://os.zynthian.org/2019-06-26-zynthianos-stretch-lite-1.0.0-RC3.zip.md5 MD5-sum])
You shouldn't be using Aruk Stretch without a good reason. We have moved to Buster!!
If you prefer, you can build your own SD image following these instructions:
{{NoteBox|Aruk Stretch SD-Image is pre-configured for official Kit v2.}}
== Nightly Build SD-Images ==
If you really like to be in the cutting edge, try the nightly builds:
[https://os.zynthian.org ZynthianOS nightly builds]
== Preparing the SD-card ==
Current images are 8GB compressed image file compiled for Raspberry Pi 3. These SD card images include all the Zynthian software, properly configured for working with the official kits. Completely ready to use. Plug and play!
After downloading the SD-image, you have to write it to a SD-card. You need a SD card with a '''minimum size of 16GB''', although you can use a bigger one if you want.
Use [https://etcher.io/ Etcher] (free software works on Mac, Windows or Linux) to write the image onto the SDcard. Or do it manually! There is a really good manual for this at [https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/installation/installing-images/ this link].
{{NoteBox|RBPi2 is not currently supported by the latest official zynthian SD images, so if you want to use a RBPi2, you may need to build your own SD image.}}
== Build your own image ==
If you like, you can build your own SD image following these instructions:
[https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/new-sd-image-setup-script/283 Building the SD Image using the Setup Script]
[https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/new-sd-image-setup-script/283 Building the SD Image using the Setup Script]
Also, you would like to try the new experimental docker-builder (thanks @guysoft!!):
[https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/building-zynthian-image-now-works-with-docker/2499 Building Zynthian with Docker]