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== Official Aruk Buster SD-Images (Buster-based) ==
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== Official ZynthianOS SD-Images ==
  
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):
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This is the last official Zynthian SD-Image, based on Raspberry Pi OS:
  
  [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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  '''[https://os.zynthian.org/zynthianos-last-stable.zip Last Stable ZynthianOS]''' ([https://os.zynthian.org/zynthianos-last-stable.zip.md5 MD5-sum])
  
Latest nightly builds are quite stable, so '''you should consider using the last one ...
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{{NoteBox|This SD-image is pre-configured for '''official kits v4 & v3'''. If you are using a different hardware, your first step should be accessing the webconf and configuring your hardware.
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{{NoteBox|Aruk Buster SD-Image is pre-configured for official '''Kit v3'''.}}
 
  
== 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 [https://github.com/guysoft/CustomPiOS CustomPiOS] system (thanks @guysoft!!):
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==== Instructions ====
  
[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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* For accessing to the webconf tool, [[Accessing_Zynthian_from_your_computer#Accessing_the_Web_Configuration_Tool|see here]]
 
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* Once logged in go to Hardware -> Kit and select "Custom" then click on save button
You shouldn't be using Aruk Stretch without a good reason. We have moved to Buster!!
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* Then, stil in the Hardware menu, configure each device: Audio, Display, Wiring (use "Dummies" if you do not use any encoder/switch). Don't forget to save your configuration after each step.
 
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* When everything is configured, you can reboot Zynthian using the System -> Reboot menu item
{{NoteBox|Aruk Stretch SD-Image is pre-configured for official '''Kit v2'''.}}
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== 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, test the latest features and find the bugs, try the nightly builds:
  
  [https://os.zynthian.org ZynthianOS nightly builds]
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  '''[https://os.zynthian.org ZynthianOS Nightly Builds]'''
  
 
Our nightly build system is based on the fantastic work of @guysoft, the [https://github.com/guysoft/CustomPiOS CustomPiOS] system:
 
Our nightly build system is based on the fantastic work of @guysoft, the [https://github.com/guysoft/CustomPiOS CustomPiOS] system:
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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.''
 
  ''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, @guysoft!!
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'''@guysoft has largely contributed to the project by configuring and setting up the ZynthianOS build server. Really big thanks!!'''
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== Preparing the SD-card ==
 
== 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!
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Current images are 8 GB 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.
 
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.
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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 15:50, 16 July 2021

1 Official ZynthianOS SD-Images

This is the last official Zynthian SD-Image, based on Raspberry Pi OS:

Last Stable ZynthianOS (MD5-sum)

Note:

This SD-image is pre-configured for official kits v4 & v3. If you are using a different hardware, your first step should be accessing the webconf and configuring your hardware.

1.1 Instructions

  • For accessing to the webconf tool, see here
  • Once logged in go to Hardware -> Kit and select "Custom" then click on save button
  • Then, stil in the Hardware menu, configure each device: Audio, Display, Wiring (use "Dummies" if you do not use any encoder/switch). Don't forget to save your configuration after each step.
  • When everything is configured, you can reboot Zynthian using the System -> Reboot menu item


2 Preparing the SD-card

Current images are 8 GB 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.

3 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