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== Official Aruk Stretch SD-Images (Stretch-based) ==
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== Official Aruk Buster SD-Images (Buster-based) ==
  
The current official Zynthian SD-Image is called '''Aruk'''. It's based in Raspbian Stretch and built using a the CustomPiOS system (thanks @guysoft!!). Currently we have a third Release Candidate (RC-3):
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The current official Zynthian SD-Image is called '''Aruk Buster''' and it's based on Raspbian Buster. Currently we have a second Release Candidate (RC-2):
  
  [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])
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  '''[https://os.zynthian.org/2020-05-27-zynthianos-buster-lite-1.0.0-RC2.zip ZynthianOS "Aruk Buster" RC-2]''' ([https://os.zynthian.org/2020-05-27-zynthianos-buster-lite-1.0.0-RC2.zip.md5 MD5-sum])
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Nightly builds are available too, so '''[https://os.zynthian.org/ you could consider using the last one]''' and help developers to test the latest features and find the bugs ...
  
it will be the last stretch-based Aruk RC because we have moved to Raspbian Buster.
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{{NoteBox|Aruk Buster SD images are pre-configured for official '''Kit v3 Pro'''. If you are using a different hardware, your first step should be accessing the webconf and configuring your hardware.}}
  
{{NoteBox|Aruk Stretch SD-Image is pre-configured for official Kit v2.}}
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== Legacy Aruk Stretch SD-Images (Stretch-based) ==
  
== Testing Aruk Buster SD-Images (Buster-based) ==
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The former official Zynthian SD-Image was called '''Aruk'''. It was based on Raspbian Stretch and the first ZynthianOS SD image built using the [https://github.com/guysoft/CustomPiOS CustomPiOS] system (thanks @guysoft!!):
  
The next official Zynthian SD-Image is called '''Aruk Buster'''. It's the same than the stretch-based one, but buster-based. Currently we have a first Release Candidate (RC-1):
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[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])
  
[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])
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You shouldn't be using Aruk Stretch without a good reason. We have moved to Buster!!
  
{{NoteBox|Aruk Buster SD-Image is pre-configured for official Kit v3.}}
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{{NoteBox|Aruk Stretch SD-Image is pre-configured for official '''Kit v2'''.}}
  
 
== Nightly Build SD-Images ==
 
== Nightly Build SD-Images ==
  
If you really like to be in the cutting edge, try the nightly builds:
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If you like to be in the cutting edge, try the nightly builds:
 
 
[https://os.zynthian.org ZynthianOS nightly builds]
 
 
 
but if you do so, please, check that the build is green in the Jenkins panel.
 
 
 
== Legacy "Gorgona Omega" SD-Images (Jessie-based) ==
 
  
{{WarningBox|Gorgona Omega is at the very end of its life cycle and it's not longer maintained. If you use it, probably you will have problems for updating. I strongly suggest using the new ''Aruk SD-image'' (see above).}}
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'''[https://os.zynthian.org ZynthianOS nightly builds]'''
  
You can download the old Gorgona SD-Images from here:
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Our nightly build system is based on the fantastic work of @guysoft, the [https://github.com/guysoft/CustomPiOS CustomPiOS] system:
  
* [http://zynthian.org/download/zynthian_gorgona_omega_rbpi3_kitv2-2018-04-03.zip Gorgona Omega, Kit v2]
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''CustomPiOS is a Raspberry Pi and other ARM devices distribution builder. CustomPiOS opens an already existing image, modifies it and repackages the image ready to ship.''
  
* [http://zynthian.org/download/zynthian_gorgona_omega_rbpi3_kitv1-2018-04-03.zip Gorgona Omega, Legacy Kit V1]
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'''@guysoft has largely contributed to the project by configuring and setting up the ZynthianOS build server. Really big thanks!!'''
  
 
== Preparing the SD-card ==
 
== Preparing the SD-card ==
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  [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!!):
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Also, you would like to try the new docker-builder (thanks @guysoft!!):
  
 
  [https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/building-zynthian-image-now-works-with-docker/2499 Building Zynthian with Docker]
 
  [https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/building-zynthian-image-now-works-with-docker/2499 Building Zynthian with Docker]

Revision as of 16:52, 2 June 2020

1 Official Aruk Buster SD-Images (Buster-based)

The current official Zynthian SD-Image is called Aruk Buster and it's based on Raspbian Buster. Currently we have a second Release Candidate (RC-2):

ZynthianOS "Aruk Buster" RC-2 (MD5-sum)

Nightly builds are available too, so you could consider using the last one and help developers to test the latest features and find the bugs ...

Note:

Aruk Buster SD images are pre-configured for official Kit v3 Pro. If you are using a different hardware, your first step should be accessing the webconf and configuring your hardware.

2 Legacy Aruk Stretch SD-Images (Stretch-based)

The former official Zynthian SD-Image was called Aruk. It was based on Raspbian Stretch and the first ZynthianOS SD image built using the CustomPiOS system (thanks @guysoft!!):

ZynthianOS "Aruk Stretch" RC-3 (MD5-sum)

You shouldn't be using Aruk Stretch without a good reason. We have moved to Buster!!

Note:

Aruk Stretch SD-Image is pre-configured for official Kit v2.

3 Nightly Build SD-Images

If you like to be in the cutting edge, try the nightly builds:

ZynthianOS nightly builds

Our nightly build system is based on the fantastic work of @guysoft, the CustomPiOS system:

CustomPiOS is a Raspberry Pi and other ARM devices distribution builder. CustomPiOS opens an already existing image, modifies it and repackages the image ready to ship.

@guysoft has largely contributed to the project by configuring and setting up the ZynthianOS build server. Really big thanks!!

4 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 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 this link.

Note:

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.

5 Build your own image

If you like, you can build your own SD image following these instructions:

Building the SD Image using the Setup Script

Also, you would like to try the new docker-builder (thanks @guysoft!!):

Building Zynthian with Docker