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Building a Zynthian Box using official Kits v4.2-v4.6 (view source)
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=Final steps=
−Once everything is in its place and you have tested that it works, it's time to close the case
−===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.
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−Finally, fasten the 8 self-taping bolts to secure the case, 4 on each side.
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−{{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. }}
[http://shop.zynthian.org Zynthian Shop]
[http://shop.zynthian.org Zynthian Shop]
−Specifically, these instructions are for assembling Zynthian Kits v4.2, v4.3 & v4.4, that include:
+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
* ''Hifiberry DAC+ADC Stage'' or ''ZynADAC'' soundcard
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+{{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===
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+{{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:
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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.
'''And that's all!!''' Your Zynthian Box is almost ready to boot. I recommend that you double-check everything before powering up the device.
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+=Close the case=
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+Once everything is in its place and you have tested that it works, it's time to close the case
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+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.
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+[[File:IMG_3126_OK_1024.JPG|600px]]
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+{{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! }}
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+Finally, fasten the 8 self-taping bolts to secure the case, 4 on each side.
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+[[File:IMG_3148_OK_1024.JPG|800px]]
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+{{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=
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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=