Setup Bitbox; Choose An Orientation; Rack Installation - 1010music Bitbox 2.5 User Manual

Setup Bitbox

In this section we will discuss how to install the bitbox module in a Eurorack, insert the microSD card, and configure some
general settings.

Choose an Orientation

Bitbox can be configured so that the user interface will be right side up with either the touchscreen at the top of the module,
or at the bottom. We originally designed the module to run with the touchscreen on the top of the module, and the text on
the faceplate right side up. If you are running the module in a tabletop skiff and want to be able to access the touchscreen
without reaching over the cables, install the module with the touchscreen at the bottom. You can purchase an
faceplate on our website if you like to work with the screen below the jacks. Think about how you want to use the module and
decide on the orientation that will work for your setup. We will talk about how to flip the user interface when we configure the
general module settings.
Note:
• When the user interface is flipped, the alignment of the knobs will be slightly higher than the on-screen elements that
they control. However, the general orientation mapping will be correct.

Rack Installation

Let's make sure you have a compatible Eurorack. Bitbox requires a +12V connection and
uses the standard 16-pin ribbon cable to connect to the rack. You should always power
down the Eurorack when connecting new modules. Remove bitbox from the packing
material and attach the ribbon cable to the back of the module. The cable is the same on
both ends so it does not matter which end is inserted into the module. However, the
connector must be in the correct orientation. The connector on the module is keyed so
the ribbon cable won't easily fit in the wrong orientation. The correct orientation places
the edge of the ribbon cable with the red line on the left side of the module as shown in
the photo to the right. Next, connect the other end of the ribbon cable to the power
supply for your Eurorack. Be careful when connecting to the Eurorack power supply
because not all power supplies are keyed to ensure correct orientation. The ribbon cable
should be connected to the power supply so that the edge of the ribbon cable with the
red line is aligned with the −12V pins on the power supply bus. When you power up,
watch closely to make sure that the module powers up. If the touch screen doesn't respond right away, turn off the rack and
confirm the cable orientation. 1010music modules do contain some buffering to prevent burning out the module but that only
buffers for so long. Don't power up yet.
Next make sure the microSD card that came with the module is inserted into the MICRO SD slot. Most modules come with
the microSD card already inserted. The card should be inserted with the straight edge closest to the touchscreen. Bitbox can
use microSD cards that hold up to 32 GB of data. Larger cards are not supported. Now you can power up the rack. The
module should start up in less than 10 seconds and you will see the Main screen as shown in the Main Screen example above.
Note:
• A microSD card must be inserted into bitbox before you can get started. All presets are stored on the microSD card.
• Preset changes are only saved when you choose to save them.
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