Build a Zynthian
1 How to build a Zynthian (Prototype-3)
Manual is currently in development! (20150406)
1.1 Prerequireries
Want to join the Zynthian community? No problem! Build your own one is not very difficult.
1.1.1 Needed competences
For building the hardware you should have the following competences:
- Soldering
- Not to be afraid working with electronic hardware and parts
- Basic understandment of reading electronic circuit diagrams
1.1.2 Tools
- Screw drivers
- Soldering iron
- Tin-solder
- Side cutter
1.2 Hardware
1.2.1 Bill of Material
Here is a list of hardware you need. I have noticed also where I bought the hardware and the price. This items are bought in February 2016 in Germany. If you live in other countries there maybe are better sources of supply for you in your home country.
| No | Shipper | Order no. | Description | Pieces | Price per piece [€] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | http://www.reichelt.de | 1N 4148 | Planar Epitaxial Schaltdiode, DO35, 100V, 0,15A | 1 | 0,04 |
| 2 | http://www.reichelt.de | 6N 138 | OPTOKOPPLER | 1 | 0,58 |
| 3 | http://www.reichelt.de | RASPBERRY PI 2 | Raspberry Pi 2, 4x 900 MHz, 1 GB RAM | 1 | 37,50 |
| 4 | http://www.reichelt.de | RPI HB DAC+ RCA | HiFiBerry DAC+ RCA, Raspberry Pi Shield | 1 | 35,90 |
| 5 | http://www.reichelt.de | 1/4W 220 | Kohleschichtwiderstand 1/4W, 5%, 220 Ohm | 1 | 0,10 |
| 6 | http://www.reichelt.de | 1/4W 1,0K | Kohleschichtwiderstand 1/4W, 5%, 1,0 K-Ohm | 1 | 0,10 |
| 7 | http://www.reichelt.de | 1/4W 10K | Kohleschichtwiderstand 1/4W, 5%, 10 K-Ohm | 1 | 0,10 |
| 8 | http://www.reichelt.de | MKS-02 100N | WIMA Folienkondensator, Rm 2,5mm 100nF | 4 | 0,15 |
| 9 | http://www.reichelt.de | GS 18P | IC-Sockel, 18-polig, superflach, gedreht, vergold. | 1 | 0,32 |
| 10 | http://www.reichelt.de | GS 8P | IC-Sockel, 8-polig, superflach, gedreht, vergold. | 1 | 0,19 |
| 11 | http://www.reichelt.de | SL 2X25G 2,54 | 2x25pol.-Stiftleiste, gerade, RM 2,54 | 1 | 0,24 |
| 12 | http://www.reichelt.de | MAB 5S | DIN-Buchse, 5-polig | 1 | 0,24 |
| 13 | http://www.reichelt.de | NTA 176 | 6,3 Mono-Klinken-Bu. auf Cinch-St. | 2 | 0,35 |
| 14 | http://www.reichelt.de | NT MUSB 2 SW | Micro-USB Steckernetzteil, schwarz, 5 V, 2 A | 1 | 8,40 |
| 15 | http://www.segor.de | MCP23008-E/P | MCP23008 8 port I2C-GPIO extender | 1 | 2,10 |