Zynthian v4 upgrade with Raspi 5 possible?

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Is it possible to upgrade the original Zynthian V4 with a Raspberry Pi 5?

Greets

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Hi @dawless - yes, it is, but it involves surgery on the PC Board and the case.
see:

edit - oops - nevermind, I see you were asking about V4. I am not aware of anyone that has done that.

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Hi, Thanx.

I didn’t mean the Zynthian V5, but the original Zynthian V4.

Greets

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With V4, there is not an easy way of solving the Pi5’s heat dissipation problem.
Indeed, i didn’t even try it. You may have to invent something by yourself :wink:
Of course, some surgery in the case is also mandatory.

Regards,

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Hi !
Except adding a fan a remake a box, every others composants should work directly?

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Yes, in theory. I didn’t test.

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There is a zynthian-pwm-fan software component that manages a fan in a very elegant way.

Needs a Raspberry Pi GPIO pin, and a little bit of external electronics ( A resistor, a transistor and a diode) and a connection to the +5V pin and Ground.

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Thank you for your answers.
I may make a new case in an aluminum case.
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what a beautiful case :heart_eyes:
I need one !

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Just linking the thread where this has been done, could not find it anymore using search, may help others.

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