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1 1  == ==
2 +
2 2  {{info}}
3 3  == **Can all variants of the original Ermak be upgraded to TT?** ==
5 +
4 4  ----
7 +
5 5  Yes, all variants. In some cases (the very first revisions with the old BPF block, FW adjustment is required).
6 6  {{/info}}
10 +
11 +== **Can all variants of the original Ermak be upgraded to TT?** ==
12 +
13 +----
14 +
15 +Yes, all variants. In some cases (the very first revisions with the old BPF block, FW adjustment is required).
16 +
7 7  {{info}}
8 8  == **What other hardware modules besides the DSP board will require upgrading?** ==
19 +
9 9  ----
10 -* **DSP board 1GB DDR3 + 16GB** EMMc **rev 1.3**
21 +
22 +* **DSP board 1GB DDR3 + 16GB** EMMc **rev 1.3 **
11 11  * **Front panel board** with LED backlighting and dual encoders **rev 2.3**
12 12  * **Display board with installed TFT AMOLED 1920×1080** module **rev 1.2**
13 13  * **PDB board** (power distribution board) without 6-pin LEMO connector (purchased separately). The 4-pin connector from the previous board can be used. **rev 1.2**
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22 22  * LED lightpipes (2 pcs.)
23 23  * **CPU heatsink** (1 pc.)
24 24  {{/info}}
37 +
38 +== (% class="box infomessage" %)**What other hardware modules besides the DSP board will require upgrading?**(%%) ==
39 +
40 +----
41 +
42 +* (% class="box infomessage" %)**DSP board 1GB DDR3 + 16GB** EMMc **rev 1.3 **
43 +* (% class="box infomessage" %)**Front panel board** with LED backlighting and dual encoders **rev 2.3**
44 +* (% class="box infomessage" %)**Display board with installed TFT AMOLED 1920×1080** module **rev 1.2**
45 +* (% class="box infomessage" %)**PDB board** (power distribution board) without 6-pin LEMO connector (purchased separately). The 4-pin connector from the previous board can be used. **rev 1.2**
46 +* (% class="box infomessage" %)**New anodized front panel** with laser engraving
47 +* (% class="box infomessage" %)**New adapter cable** for connecting the PDB board (Ethernet + USB2)
48 +* (% class="box infomessage" %)**FPC** cables (2 pcs.)
49 +* (% class="box infomessage" %)**Knobs** for dual encoders
50 +* (% class="box infomessage" %)Speaker acoustic enclosure (free of charge)
51 +* (% class="box infomessage" %)Plastic standoffs (12 pcs.)
52 +* (% class="box infomessage" %)Additional gray button caps (16 pcs.)
53 +* (% class="box infomessage" %)Headphone and microphone jacks (2 pcs.)
54 +* (% class="box infomessage" %)LED lightpipes (2 pcs.)
55 +* (% class="box infomessage" %)**CPU heatsink** (1 pc.)
56 +
57 +
58 +
25 25  (((
26 26  
27 27  )))
62 +
28 28  (% style="text-align: center;" %)
29 29  === **Front Panel with dual encoders and smart LEDs** ===
65 +
30 30  [[image:image2025-12-29_15-8-0.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" data-xwiki-image-style-border="true" height="334" width="732"]] [[image:image2025-12-29_15-8-45.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="331" width="717"]]
67 +
31 31  (% style="text-align: center;" %)
32 32  === **DSP board** ===
70 +
33 33  [[image:image2025-12-29_15-1-46.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" data-xwiki-image-style-border="true" height="616" width="705"]] [[image:image2025-12-29_15-2-13.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" data-xwiki-image-style-border="true" height="600" width="696"]]
72 +
34 34  (% style="text-align: center;" %)
35 -=== **Display board with installed FullHD 1920x1080 AMOLED display** ===
74 +=== **Display board with installed FullHD 1920x1080 AMOLED display** ===
75 +
36 36  [[image:image2025-12-29_15-10-58.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" data-xwiki-image-style-border="true" height="393" width="685"]] [[image:image2025-12-29_15-11-16.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" data-xwiki-image-style-border="true" height="399" width="686"]]
77 +
37 37  === ===
79 +
38 38  (% style="text-align: center;" %)
39 -=== **PDB board without new LEMO connector** ===
81 +=== **PDB board without new LEMO connector** ===
82 +
40 40  [[image:image2025-12-29_15-16-39.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" data-xwiki-image-style-border="true" height="415" width="670"]] [[image:image2025-12-29_15-17-0.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" data-xwiki-image-style-border="true" height="388" width="681"]]
84 +
41 41  (% style="text-align: center;" %)
42 -=== **ETH+USB cable** ===
86 +=== **ETH+USB cable** ===
87 +
43 43  [[image:1775928491503-395.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" data-xwiki-image-style-border="true" height="826" width="620"]]
89 +
44 44  (% style="text-align: center;" %)
45 45  === **Speaker foam ear pads** ===
92 +
46 46  [[image:1775928395253-138.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" data-xwiki-image-style-border="true" height="830" width="623"]]
94 +
47 47  === ===
96 +
48 48  (% style="text-align: center;" %)
49 49  === **Front panel** ===
99 +
50 50  [[image:1775928248017-372.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" data-xwiki-image-style-border="true" height="484" width="645"]]
101 +
51 51  (% style="text-align: center;" %)
52 52  === **Buttons with LEDs** ===
104 +
53 53  [[image:1775928301785-613.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" data-xwiki-image-style-border="true" height="833" width="624"]][[image:1775928520924-295.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" data-xwiki-image-style-border="true" height="467" width="623"]]
106 +
54 54  (% style="text-align: center;" %)
55 -=== **Knobs for dual encoders (2 pcs)** ===
108 +=== **Knobs for dual encoders (2pcs)** ===
109 +
56 56  [[image:1775928649337-110.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" data-xwiki-image-style-border="true" height="817" width="613"]]
111 +
57 57  (% style="text-align: center;" %)
58 58  === ===
114 +
59 59  (% style="text-align: center;" %)
60 -=== **Additional button caps, plastic standoffs (12 pcs) and LED lightpipes** ===
116 +=== **Additional buttons caps, plastic stands (12 pcs) and LED pipelights** ===
117 +
61 61  [[image:1775928936867-245.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="584" width="594"]]
119 +
62 62  === ===
121 +
63 63  (% style="text-align: center;" %)
64 64  === **The upgrade KIT** ===
124 +
65 65  [[image:1775928340384-266.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="424" width="565"]] [[image:1775928996853-697.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="752" width="564"]] [[image:1775929015035-539.png||data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="743" width="558"]]
126 +
66 66  (((
67 67  {{success}}
68 68  == **What costs should be expected for a full upgrade?** ==
130 +
69 69  ----
132 +
70 70  Kits are funded through a crowdfunding scheme with minimal markup.
134 +
71 71  * **DSP board** — $230 //(recalculation from alternative manufacturers expected)// Boards are supplied fully activated and connected to the update and remote servicing server.
72 72  * **Front panel board (with smart LEDs)** — $150
73 73  * **Display board (AMOLED TFT module)** — $70
74 74  * **PDB board** — $30
75 75  * **Adapter cable for PDB connection (Ethernet + USB 2.0)** — $4
76 -* **Anodized front panel (new)** — $40
140 +* **New anodized front panel** — $40
77 77  * **Mounting hardware, knobs, button caps, heatsink, headphone jacks** — $20
78 78  {{/success}}
143 +
79 79  == ==
145 +
80 80  {{info}}
81 81  == **What level of skill is required for a self-install upgrade?** ==
148 +
82 82  ----
150 +
83 83  The upgrade kit is designed for user self-installation.
84 84  Basic technical knowledge and electronics skills are required:
153 +
85 85  * Install and solder the headphone and microphone jacks
86 86  * Reconnect internal connectors
87 87  * Perform assembly: secure the boards and install everything into the enclosure
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94 94  Support is provided via the Telegram channel, where colleagues will help with installation and configuration questions.
95 95  {{/info}}
96 96  )))
166 +
97 97  (((
98 98  {{warning}}
99 99  == **Can I count on help if the self-install upgrade does not work out?** ==
170 +
100 100  ----
172 +
101 101  Yes, of course — you can count on help if the self-install does not succeed.
102 102  I, as well as Pavel **UR6EA** and Andrey **UX4LR**, are ready to assist with installation and configuration.
103 103  In addition, a remote monitoring and configuration system via console is available. Upon user request, we can connect and promptly resolve software issues.
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104 104  Support is also available through the Telegram channel for quick resolution of any questions.
105 105  {{/warning}}
106 106  )))
179 +
107 107  (((
108 -== ==
181 +== ==
182 +
109 109  {{error}}
110 110  == **Are there any nuances or important things to know before deciding to upgrade?** ==
185 +
111 111  ----
187 +
112 112  **Yes, there are several points to keep in mind:**
189 +
113 113  * The current unstable political and financial situation is affecting the components market and logistics.
114 114  * This has been especially pronounced in the memory market — due to sharp price spikes, the cost of memory components (DDR3 eMMC) has increased up to 5 times.
115 115  * As a result, the configuration had to be optimized: the eMMC capacity was reduced from 32 GB to 16 GB.
116 116  * Prices are currently fixed based on quotes already received from Chinese manufacturers, but they may change in the future.
117 117  * The first batch of DSP boards (the most expensive and critical component) is being assembled on a pre-order basis:
195 +
118 118  1. Once registration closes, the total number of participants is finalized.
119 119  1. An order is placed with the manufacturer for the remaining boards.
120 120  **Important**: Additional individual upgrades after the batch is formed are **not currently planned**, so it makes sense to decide in advance in order to be included in the current delivery.
121 121  {{/error}}
122 122  
201 +== **Are there any nuances or important things to know before deciding to upgrade?** ==
202 +
203 +----
204 +
205 +**Yes, there are several points to keep in mind:**
206 +
207 +* The current unstable political and financial situation is affecting the components market and logistics.
208 +* This has been especially pronounced in the memory market — due to sharp price spikes, the cost of memory components (DDR3 eMMC) has increased up to 5 times.
209 +* As a result, the configuration had to be optimized: the eMMC capacity was reduced from 32 GB to 16 GB.
210 +* Prices are currently fixed based on quotes already received from Chinese manufacturers, but they may change in the future.
211 +* The first batch of DSP boards (the most expensive and critical component) is being assembled on a pre-order basis:
212 +
213 +1. Once registration closes, the total number of participants is finalized.
214 +1. An order is placed with the manufacturer for the remaining boards.
215 +**Important**: Additional individual upgrades after the batch is formed are **not currently planned**, so it makes sense to decide in advance in order to be included in the current delivery.
216 +
217 +
123 123  )))