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29.1	1	== ==
8.2	2
29.1	3	{{info}}
44.1	4	== Can all variants of the original Ermak be upgraded to TT? ==
29.2	5
	6	----
	7
44.1	8	Yes, all variants. In some cases (the very first revisions with the old BPF block, FW adjustment is required).
29.1	9	{{/info}}
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44.1	11
	12
29.1	13	{{info}}
44.1	14	== What other hardware modules besides the DSP board will require upgrading? ==
30.1	15
	16	----
	17
44.1	18	* DSP board 1GB DDR3 + 16GB eMMC rev 1.3
	19	* Front panel board with LED backlighting and dual encoders rev 2.3
	20	* Display board with installed TFT AMOLED 1920×1080 module rev 1.2
	21	* 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
	22	* New anodized front panel with laser engraving
	23	* New adapter cable for connecting the PDB board (Ethernet + USB2)
	24	* FPC cables (2 pcs.)
	25	* Knobs for dual encoders
	26	* Speaker acoustic enclosure (free of charge)
	27	* Plastic standoffs (12 pcs.)
	28	* Additional gray button caps (16 pcs.)
	29	* Headphone and microphone jacks (2 pcs.)
	30	* LED lightpipes (2 pcs.)
	31	* CPU heatsink (1 pc.)
29.1	32	{{/info}}
	33
44.1	34	{{info}}
	35	What other hardware modules besides the DSP board will require upgrading? ==
2.2	36
44.1	37	----
	38
	39	* (% class="box infomessage" %)DSP board 1GB DDR3 + 16GB eMMC rev 1.3
	40	* (% class="box infomessage" %)Front panel board with LED backlighting and dual encoders rev 2.3
	41	* (% class="box infomessage" %)Display board with installed TFT AMOLED 1920×1080 module rev 1.2
	42	* (% 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
	43	* (% class="box infomessage" %)New anodized front panel with laser engraving
	44	* (% class="box infomessage" %)New adapter cable for connecting the PDB board (Ethernet + USB2)
	45	* (% class="box infomessage" %)FPC cables (2 pcs.)
	46	* (% class="box infomessage" %)Knobs for dual encoders
	47	* (% class="box infomessage" %)Speaker acoustic enclosure (free of charge)
	48	* (% class="box infomessage" %)Plastic standoffs (12 pcs.)
	49	* (% class="box infomessage" %)Additional gray button caps (16 pcs.)
	50	* (% class="box infomessage" %)Headphone and microphone jacks (2 pcs.)
	51	* (% class="box infomessage" %)LED lightpipes (2 pcs.)
	52	* (% class="box infomessage" %)CPU heatsink (1 pc.)
	53	{{/info}}
	54
	55
29.1	56	(% style="text-align: center;" %)
44.1	57	=== Front Panel with dual encoders and smart LEDs ===
6.2	58
29.1	59	[[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"]]
7.3	60
29.1	61	(% style="text-align: center;" %)
	62	=== DSP board ===
7.2	63
29.1	64	[[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"]]
7.3	65
29.1	66	(% style="text-align: center;" %)
44.1	67	=== Display board with installed FullHD 1920x1080 AMOLED display ===
11.2	68
29.1	69	[[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"]]
15.2	70
30.2	71	=== ===
15.2	72
29.1	73	(% style="text-align: center;" %)
44.1	74	=== PDB board without new LEMO connector ===
15.2	75
29.1	76	[[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"]]
15.2	77
29.1	78	(% style="text-align: center;" %)
44.1	79	=== ETH+USB cable ===
21.2	80
29.1	81	[[image:1775928491503-395.png\|\|data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" data-xwiki-image-style-border="true" height="826" width="620"]]
15.2	82
29.1	83	(% style="text-align: center;" %)
	84	=== Speaker foam ear pads ===
15.2	85
29.1	86	[[image:1775928395253-138.png\|\|data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" data-xwiki-image-style-border="true" height="830" width="623"]]
17.2	87
30.2	88	=== ===
17.2	89
29.1	90	(% style="text-align: center;" %)
	91	=== Front panel ===
17.2	92
29.1	93	[[image:1775928248017-372.png\|\|data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" data-xwiki-image-style-border="true" height="484" width="645"]]
17.2	94
29.1	95	(% style="text-align: center;" %)
	96	=== Buttons with LEDs ===
21.2	97
29.1	98	[[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"]]
21.2	99
29.1	100	(% style="text-align: center;" %)
44.1	101	=== Knobs for dual encoders (2 pcs.) ===
29.1	102
	103	[[image:1775928649337-110.png\|\|data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" data-xwiki-image-style-border="true" height="817" width="613"]]
	104
	105	(% style="text-align: center;" %)
30.2	106	=== ===
29.1	107
	108	(% style="text-align: center;" %)
44.1	109	=== Additional button caps, plastic standoffs (12 pcs.) and LED lightpipes ===
29.1	110
	111	[[image:1775928936867-245.png\|\|data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center" height="584" width="594"]]
	112
30.2	113	=== ===
29.1	114
	115	(% style="text-align: center;" %)
	116	=== The upgrade KIT ===
	117
	118	[[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"]]
	119
	120	(((
30.3	121	{{success}}
44.1	122	== What costs should be expected for a full upgrade? ==
30.2	123
	124	----
39.1	125
44.1	126	Kits are funded through a crowdfunding scheme with minimal markup.
30.2	127
44.1	128	* DSP board — $230 //(recalculation from alternative manufacturers expected)// Boards are supplied fully activated and connected to the update and remote servicing server.
	129	* Front panel board (with smart LEDs) — $150
	130	* Display board (AMOLED TFT module) — $70
	131	* PDB board — $30
	132	* Adapter cable for PDB connection (Ethernet + USB 2.0) — $4
	133	* New anodized front panel — $40
	134	* Mounting hardware, knobs, button caps, heatsink, headphone jacks — $20
30.3	135	{{/success}}
30.2	136
30.3	137	== ==
29.1	138
	139	{{info}}
44.1	140	== What level of skill is required for a self-install upgrade? ==
30.4	141
	142	----
	143
44.1	144	The upgrade kit is designed for user self-installation.
	145	Basic technical knowledge and electronics skills are required:
30.4	146
44.1	147	* Install and solder the headphone and microphone jacks
	148	* Reconnect internal connectors
	149	* Perform assembly: secure the boards and install everything into the enclosure
	150	* Set the amplifier transistor quiescent current
	151	* Recalibrate output power according to the user manual
	152	The work does not require professional manufacturing, but calls for care and a basic understanding of electronics principles (soldering, connecting, tuning).
	153	If difficulties arise, assistance is available from:
	154	Andrey UX4LR
	155	Pavel UR6EA
	156	Support is provided via the Telegram channel, where colleagues will help with installation and configuration questions.
29.1	157	{{/info}}
1.2	158	)))
29.1	159
	160	(((
30.5	161	{{warning}}
44.1	162	== Can I count on help if the self-install upgrade does not work out? ==
29.1	163
30.5	164	----
	165
44.1	166	Yes, of course — you can count on help if the self-install does not succeed.
	167	I, as well as Pavel UR6EA and Andrey UX4LR, are ready to assist with installation and configuration.
	168	In addition, a remote monitoring and configuration system via console is available. Upon user request, we can connect and promptly resolve software issues.
	169	Support is also available through the Telegram channel for quick resolution of any questions.
30.5	170	{{/warning}}
1.2	171	)))
29.1	172
	173	(((
44.1	174	== ==
29.1	175
30.6	176	{{error}}
44.1	177	== Are there any nuances or important things to know before deciding to upgrade? ==
29.1	178
30.6	179	----
	180
44.1	181	Yes, there are several points to keep in mind:
30.6	182
44.1	183	* The current unstable political and financial situation is affecting the components market and logistics.
	184	* 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.
	185	* As a result, the configuration had to be optimized: the eMMC capacity was reduced from 32 GB to 16 GB.
	186	* Prices are currently fixed based on quotes already received from Chinese manufacturers, but they may change in the future.
	187	* The first batch of DSP boards (the most expensive and critical component) is being assembled on a pre-order basis:
30.6	188
44.1	189	1. Once registration closes, the total number of participants is finalized.
	190	1. An order is placed with the manufacturer for the remaining boards.
	191	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.
30.6	192	{{/error}}
1.2	193	)))