@gizmo3 Looks very nice. Glad I provided some inspiration. I've done this a few times over the years with a variety of other projects. But getting something milled at Front Panel Express (FPE) comes with a price. Some metal work is best left to the experts and laser cutting machines. 😉 I used to infilled paint on labels, switches and I/O of I've been wanting to mount the MonitorPi to the front of enclosures, but the form factor-factor Ian has used, is less than ideal so I never included it externally in a couple of my earlier streamers. With the bit larger OLED screen on the MP Pro now, I decided it was time to give it a shot. I just like my projects enclosed, so it's a longer journey for me. Lot's of layout, measuring to .5mm, meters of filament, prototype fitting and redo, over and over, makes for having the patience and commitment to a long-term project. The idea for this project started way back in December of last year! 😱
Happy listening to your new streamer.
Happy listening to your new streamer.
Just watch gabsters videos on YouTube and thoroughly read each boards manual, they are really well written and you’ll be fine
Hi folks,
I just finished building Gabster’s DIY flagship streamer and have a question on the I2S pinout of iancanada’s HdmiPiPro II compared to that of the Denafrips Pontus II DAC (12th-1 version - but assuming all Denafrips are the same).
The HdmiPro manual shows its pinout configuration, and I‘ve also looked at the Pontus manual but can’t make sense of the differences and can’t figure out which switches to change on the HdmiPro to match the configuration of the Pontus II. I am sure this question has been asked before, but I could t find a clear answer through searching.
I’m hoping someone has done this before and can either give me the answer or point me in the right direction. Thanks!
I just finished building Gabster’s DIY flagship streamer and have a question on the I2S pinout of iancanada’s HdmiPiPro II compared to that of the Denafrips Pontus II DAC (12th-1 version - but assuming all Denafrips are the same).
The HdmiPro manual shows its pinout configuration, and I‘ve also looked at the Pontus manual but can’t make sense of the differences and can’t figure out which switches to change on the HdmiPro to match the configuration of the Pontus II. I am sure this question has been asked before, but I could t find a clear answer through searching.
I’m hoping someone has done this before and can either give me the answer or point me in the right direction. Thanks!
Thanks, I have been doing that and I have decided I want to start off by building a streamer based on the FiFo Q7 with the PurePi II power supply. but I am a little confused by the instructions in the "getting started" section. Maybe I do understand it but I'm not sure. I want to send the signal to the DAC in my B&K Preamp/Processor but I am not sure how to do that. Do I just use any interface on IAN's site with a Coax out?
One other question, can I buy the power supply and just the dig coax interface to use with the Rasberry Pi and add the FiFo Q7 later? If that works then I can sell my Bluesound Node and then buy the Q7 and DAC.
Incidentally, I think I might go with a build using the Transport Pi Digi II, since it looks like that may be easier to get a streamer going while I am learning this DIY project. . Looks like fewer parts are needed but I'll probably still use the Pure Pi power supply so I don't need to upgrade that later. Oh, and Ian has a kit for this version...
I posted a Marketplace listing for Various Ian parts including Q7 and Transport Pi MKII for Domestic USA DIY'ers whom want to get in on a much lower entry price point. Ian prices are already great, but used Ian even better value. Maybe half off the original pricing. I haven't thought out the pricing yet. Unfortunately, I can't bundle Raspberry Pi 4s as they were just sold. Otherwise, I could have included an OS to jump start the learning curve.
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/...ort-lifatec-glass-toslink-cable.415917/latest
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/...ort-lifatec-glass-toslink-cable.415917/latest
In the UcConditioner Users Manual there is a mention of J1, but no other mention.
How is this to be used, if needed or wanted?
How is this to be used, if needed or wanted?
Dang it, I saw this post but failed to inquire about the q7...might be interested in the q3...I'll PM you.
I'm a newbie so please have mercy!
I have built a streamer project in a case using Ian Canada products and a waveshare 11.9" screen, all running Volumio. It is up and running nicely. Originally powered by Ian's LinearPi MkII Dual (5V+3.3V) powerd by the recomended transformer, feeding a Station Pi Pro with RPI 4 and FiFoQ7 with Transportpi AESi AES,
I have recently upgraded the clocks to SC Pure and upgraded the power supply to LifePO4 Mini 3.3V with UcConditioner 3.3. fed by 5v Linearpi (3.3v with jumper opened)
Clocks are now broken in nicely.
I have noticed that sound quality is variable, Sometimes I am in awe and other times I perceive harshness at the high end. My initial thought was that this was happening when in charging mode, but opening the case revealed that I had awesome sound quality in Charging mode and that it as in Pure mode that the harshness came into play.
Must admit I am getting discouraged, lots of hours and lots of $$ and going backwards.
Could it be that in Pure Mode I am picking up some EMI that was not revealed earlier. My transformer is not shielded, I've put some putty and copper foil over the clocks, this did nothing.
When in Pure Mode, the UcConditioners led's are not lit, seems to be out of play. The manual says this can be the result of it not receiving the adequate 3.3v.....the output of my 26659 LiFEPO4 batteries is always below 3.3V as the yare 3.2V ??
Is this a problem with the batteries (which were super difficult to source) or the UcConditioner OR Sheilding??
I have built a streamer project in a case using Ian Canada products and a waveshare 11.9" screen, all running Volumio. It is up and running nicely. Originally powered by Ian's LinearPi MkII Dual (5V+3.3V) powerd by the recomended transformer, feeding a Station Pi Pro with RPI 4 and FiFoQ7 with Transportpi AESi AES,
I have recently upgraded the clocks to SC Pure and upgraded the power supply to LifePO4 Mini 3.3V with UcConditioner 3.3. fed by 5v Linearpi (3.3v with jumper opened)
Clocks are now broken in nicely.
I have noticed that sound quality is variable, Sometimes I am in awe and other times I perceive harshness at the high end. My initial thought was that this was happening when in charging mode, but opening the case revealed that I had awesome sound quality in Charging mode and that it as in Pure mode that the harshness came into play.
Must admit I am getting discouraged, lots of hours and lots of $$ and going backwards.
Could it be that in Pure Mode I am picking up some EMI that was not revealed earlier. My transformer is not shielded, I've put some putty and copper foil over the clocks, this did nothing.
When in Pure Mode, the UcConditioners led's are not lit, seems to be out of play. The manual says this can be the result of it not receiving the adequate 3.3v.....the output of my 26659 LiFEPO4 batteries is always below 3.3V as the yare 3.2V ??
Is this a problem with the batteries (which were super difficult to source) or the UcConditioner OR Sheilding??
DC to J2 of the lifepomini must be min. 5.5V . 5V is not enough. ( as was in my case too) But you can use linearpi 5V using "dc to usb-c" adapter...
@sernikus on the board J@ is marked DC 5-12V... and ....I've tried to do as suggested with DC to USBC adapter.....No joy.
I am thinking that my batteries are the culprit. they are marked "LFP26650E 3.2V 3300mAh PSL" and I am noticing that Ian is recommending "ANR26650M1-B which output 3.3V 2.6AH, I've also seen them showing 3.7V. These batteries seem very difficult to locate domestically in Canada, the ones I obtained were from Battery Experts who seem to be only Canadian retailer that sells them. All others, particularly with the ANR prefix ship from China.
Do you think the issues I am having are related to under voltage? Also I should note that the Conditioner only seems to lite up in charging mode, when in pure it's LEDs do not light up. That would follow as the manual says tha twill only happen if there is 3.3V.....which my batteries never read.....
If there is a reliable place in Canada to get proper batteries, can someone weigh in please ?
I am thinking that my batteries are the culprit. they are marked "LFP26650E 3.2V 3300mAh PSL" and I am noticing that Ian is recommending "ANR26650M1-B which output 3.3V 2.6AH, I've also seen them showing 3.7V. These batteries seem very difficult to locate domestically in Canada, the ones I obtained were from Battery Experts who seem to be only Canadian retailer that sells them. All others, particularly with the ANR prefix ship from China.
Do you think the issues I am having are related to under voltage? Also I should note that the Conditioner only seems to lite up in charging mode, when in pure it's LEDs do not light up. That would follow as the manual says tha twill only happen if there is 3.3V.....which my batteries never read.....
If there is a reliable place in Canada to get proper batteries, can someone weigh in please ?
Raspberry Pi 4 with Iancanada Fifo Pi Master question:
Greetings and apologies for the basic question. If I'm in the wrong thread, please let me know...
I have a RPi 4 that I'm trying to connect to a Fifo Pi Master. PSU is PurePi II. I have Monitor Pi installed. I have Volumio installed on the RPi.
When I use the AudioPhonics ESS driver in Volumio, without Fifo Pi Master installed, the signal shows up fine on the Monitor Pi.
When I install Fifo Pi Master, and use the recommended HifiBerry DAC+ Pro driver in Volumio, the Monitor Pi shows "nosig" but the following LEDs on the Fifo Pi are lighted:
I'd appreciate thoughts on what to try next. Thanks.
Greetings and apologies for the basic question. If I'm in the wrong thread, please let me know...
I have a RPi 4 that I'm trying to connect to a Fifo Pi Master. PSU is PurePi II. I have Monitor Pi installed. I have Volumio installed on the RPi.
When I use the AudioPhonics ESS driver in Volumio, without Fifo Pi Master installed, the signal shows up fine on the Monitor Pi.
When I install Fifo Pi Master, and use the recommended HifiBerry DAC+ Pro driver in Volumio, the Monitor Pi shows "nosig" but the following LEDs on the Fifo Pi are lighted:
- D1 - Play
- D3 - I2S format input
- D8 - I2S format output
I'd appreciate thoughts on what to try next. Thanks.
@hirscwi maby this.
I also have this problem, but with a FifoPi Ma.
so you have to enter
"dtoverlay=hifiberry-dacplus"
in the boot.userconfig.txt and then select that driver in volumio (first option ) and reboot.
https://community.volumio.com/t/3-6...ailable-with-rpi3b-4b-hifiberry-dac-pro/65551
I also have this problem, but with a FifoPi Ma.
so you have to enter
"dtoverlay=hifiberry-dacplus"
in the boot.userconfig.txt and then select that driver in volumio (first option ) and reboot.
https://community.volumio.com/t/3-6...ailable-with-rpi3b-4b-hifiberry-dac-pro/65551
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for clarification, add dtoverlay=hifiberry-dacplus to boot/userconfig.txt, safe the file and select hifiberry dac plus in the first dropdown menu, safe and reboot.
If HiFiBerry DAC Plus is not visible, choose another one, for example HDMI 0 out, click safe and now the HiFiBerry DAC Plus can be selected.
Please note that sometimes you have to turn off the Raspebrry Pi after selecting HiFiBerry DAC Plus instead of rebooting.
I don't know why, but sometimes it is necessary to get sound out of it.
https://community.volumio.com/t/3-6...ailable-with-rpi3b-4b-hifiberry-dac-pro/65551
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dc to usb-c adapter like this : (you can cut-off "dc" socket and connect wires to linearpi 5v - for some reason 5V to J2 lifepomini is too low but 5v to usb-c works flawless ...