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Copyright 1010music LLC 2023
Bitbox MK2 2.1 User Manual
Mar 1, 2023
Bitbox MK2 2.1 User Manual
Mar 1, 2023
your presets, copy only the BITBOXmk2.BIN file to the microSD card.
6.
Turn off power to the Eurorack.
7.
Place the microSD card in your module.
8.
While powering up the unit, hold the INFO button. When you see the
message about upgrading the firmware, you can let go.
9.
When the upgrade finishes in about 15 seconds, the unit will restart with the
new software. You can confirm the firmware version on the startup screen or
in the top right corner of the Tools page.
TECHNICAL SPECS
Module Specs
Bitbox mk2 is designed with the following specs:
■ Rack width: 26 HP
■ Power supply requirements:
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+12V: 350mA
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-12V: 0mA
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5V: 0mA
■ Touchscreen: 3.5” diagonal
■ Sample Pads: 16
■ 24-bit ADC and DAC
Pin Mapping for Mini TRS Jack to MIDI 5 Pin DIN Connectors
The musical instrument industry currently uses several different ways of mapping MIDI 5
Pin DIN signals to mini TRS jack connectors. The diagram below to the right shows the
numbering of the pins on a MIDI connector and the labels of the connection
components of a mini TRS jack. 1010music bitbox mk2 is compatible with both TRS
Type A and TRS Type B configurations. The included MIDI adapter uses the following
PIN mapping.
1
4
2
5
3
Current
Source
Shield
Current
Sink
S
L
E
E
V
E
T
IP
R
IN
G
S
L
E
E
V
E
T
IP
R
IN
G
5 Pin DIN and Mini TRS Jack
Connectors
MIDI Signal
MIDI
Connector
Mini TRS
Current Source
Pin 4
Tip
Current Sink
Pin 5
Ring
Shield
Pin 2
Sleeve
MIDI Connector to Mini TRS Jack
Signal Mapping
For more information on the use of adapters, read the blog post on our website,
TRS Jacks for MIDI Connections Compatibility Guide
at:
https://1010music.com/stereo-minijacks-midi-connections-compatibility-guide