From 5aaa64847216c5948462873a1f0c1c250c1e078e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kevin <68612569+diyelectromusic@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2024 07:20:04 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Update README.md Added recommendation to use an older or cheaper Pi (not a Pi 5) for a first build. --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index e1807bfa..8e903e0d 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ Video about this project by [Floyd Steinberg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3 ## System Requirements - Raspberry Pi 1, 2, 3, 4, or 400. Raspberry Pi Zero and Zero 2 can be used but need HDMI or a supported i2s DAC for audio out. On Raspberry Pi 1 and on Raspberry Pi Zero there will be severely limited functionality (only one tone generator instead of 8) -- Raspberry Pi 5 can be used but currently support is experimental; HDMI sound and USB Gadget mode are not available yet +- Raspberry Pi 5 can be used but currently support is experimental: HDMI sound and USB Gadget mode are not available yet, and it is not clear if there are implications for cooling from running MiniDexed. **We would recommend using one of the cheaper or older Raspberry Pi boards for your first build.** - A [PCM5102A or PCM5122 based DAC](https://github.com/probonopd/MiniDexed/wiki/Hardware#i2s-dac), HDMI display or [audio extractor](https://github.com/probonopd/MiniDexed/wiki/Hardware#hdmi-to-audio) for good sound quality. If you don't have this, you can use the headphone jack on the Raspberry Pi but on anything but the Raspberry 4 the sound quality will be seriously limited - Optionally (but highly recommended), an [LCDC1602 Display](https://www.berrybase.de/en/sensors-modules/displays/alphanumeric-displays/alphanumerisches-lcd-16x2-gr-252-n/gelb) (with or without i2c "backpack" board) and a [KY-040 rotary encoder](https://www.berrybase.de/en/components/passive-components/potentiometer/rotary-encoder/drehregler/rotary-encoder-mit-breakoutboard-ohne-gewinde-und-mutter) From 5405ae2ffc09e8d7b93f822109ec6ef4dea035bc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: probonopd Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2024 22:13:02 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Update README.md --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 8e903e0d..dcb9d84c 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ Video about this project by [Floyd Steinberg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3 ## System Requirements - Raspberry Pi 1, 2, 3, 4, or 400. Raspberry Pi Zero and Zero 2 can be used but need HDMI or a supported i2s DAC for audio out. On Raspberry Pi 1 and on Raspberry Pi Zero there will be severely limited functionality (only one tone generator instead of 8) -- Raspberry Pi 5 can be used but currently support is experimental: HDMI sound and USB Gadget mode are not available yet, and it is not clear if there are implications for cooling from running MiniDexed. **We would recommend using one of the cheaper or older Raspberry Pi boards for your first build.** +- Raspberry Pi 5 can be used but currently support is experimental: HDMI sound and USB Gadget mode are not available yet, and it is not clear if there are implications for cooling from running MiniDexed. Also, MiniDexed is currently not taking advantage of the higher processing power of the Raspberry Pi 5 yet. *Hence, you may consider using one of the less expensive, older Raspberry Pi boards for your first build.* - A [PCM5102A or PCM5122 based DAC](https://github.com/probonopd/MiniDexed/wiki/Hardware#i2s-dac), HDMI display or [audio extractor](https://github.com/probonopd/MiniDexed/wiki/Hardware#hdmi-to-audio) for good sound quality. If you don't have this, you can use the headphone jack on the Raspberry Pi but on anything but the Raspberry 4 the sound quality will be seriously limited - Optionally (but highly recommended), an [LCDC1602 Display](https://www.berrybase.de/en/sensors-modules/displays/alphanumeric-displays/alphanumerisches-lcd-16x2-gr-252-n/gelb) (with or without i2c "backpack" board) and a [KY-040 rotary encoder](https://www.berrybase.de/en/components/passive-components/potentiometer/rotary-encoder/drehregler/rotary-encoder-mit-breakoutboard-ohne-gewinde-und-mutter)