V5 is here and it changes everything while remaining the same.
Zynthian has grown up! Bigger display, improved user interface, better connectivity, more powerful.
100% backward compatible with older kits, from v1 to v4. Evolution without disruption. Revolution is our goal!
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5 inch capacitive multi-touch display.
20 push buttons with RGB LED feedback.
4 rotary encoders with push switches.
Black anodized aluminum case. Mechanized aluminum knobs.
2 x balanced audio output connectors (TRS).
1 x stereo headphone connector (TRS).
2 x balanced audio input connector (TRS).
Variable gain pre-amp (-12 to 32 dB).
Input impedance 20 KΩ.
3 x DIN-5 MIDI (IN/OUT/THRU).
4 x USB host (type A).
1 x USB device (type B).
Ethernet RJ-45. WIFI.
Flexible power supply with input voltage from 9 to 48V.
Integrated power switch.
Zynthian kit V5 is easier to assemble than ever.
We keep the DIY spirit and lower the barrier so everybody can enjoy the experience of building a powerful device.
Designed for DIY. Designed for being repaired. Designed to last.
Main Board
A dream hardware framework for RPi-based audio & MIDI applications.
- Power converter SIC478
- Audio Output DAC PCM5242 (TI/BurrBrown).
- Audio Input ADC PCM1863 (TI/BurrBrown).
- Headphone Amplifier TPA6130 (TI).
- Standard DIN-5 MIDI ports.
- USB type B connector for USB-device operation.
- Ultra-low power & high accuracy RTC RV-3018-C7.
- CR2032 lithium battery holder.
- On-board control FDC 20 pin (GPIO, SPI, I2C).
- On-board display FDC 24 pin (HDMI + I2C).
- On-board uSDC holder/extender.
Control Board
A fully featured physical user interface that uses well known hacker-friendly parts.
- 20 x footprint conductive switches.
- 20 x WS2812 addressable RGB LEDs.
- 4 x PEC11R rotary encoders with push switch.
- 2 x MCP23017 for interfacing everything.
- 6-pin expansion connector (I2C + GPIO).
- 5 inch display mounting holes
Thermal Block
A passive cooling system that avoids fans and dust while allowing the RPi4 to work 25% faster.
A solid aluminum thermal bridge that conducts heat from the RPi4 to the aluminum case that acts as a huge heat sink.
It turns V5 into a hot blood device with a cool brain.