STEP 2: Install Zen Studio

The heart of Cronus Zen is Zen Studio for Windows. It includes a whole bunch of great controller/MK tools, including access to over 200 GamePacks and thousands of free scripts in the GPC Library.
Listen up, this is important stuff:
In Zen Studio ﻿, don't use the Tools > Firmware Update option. Even if it suggests updating to the latest version, it'll only go up to Beta 50 and you'll get dumb "Firmware Version Incompatible" errors.
The newer firmware ﻿ has its own standalone update tool, which you will find in STEP 1: Update Firmware﻿.
When opening Zen Studio ﻿ you will see an error saying it's more than a month old. Just click OK and carry on as normal. There's an update coming soon.
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Video Walkthrough
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The video guides you through every step on this page.
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Cronus Zen Port & Button Names
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Step-By-Step
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Download Beta.46 Zen Studio
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Plug your Cronus Zen into a computer using the PROG USB port.
Zen to PC using the PROG USB
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Open Zen Studio ﻿ and if Zen detected correctly, you'll see the GPC Library on the left. 
The ZEN SERIAL NUMBER will display bottom right also, you'll need this for registering with the Cronus Community.
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REGISTERED TO SOMEONE ELSE?
If your Zen was purchased from a third-party, then it is still likely used and tied to a different account, which denies you access to the Cronus Community, while also attaching your Zen to any number of social media accounts.

Fixing this takes several manual steps as we need to disconnect your Zen from a currently registered shop, forum, discord, and social media account.

Given the care and extra steps involved, we do ask for a small fee. Just head over to cronus.support/unregister, grab the service, and follow the simple instructions. 
DEVICE DISCONNECTED
If Zen Studio's taskbar displays Device Disconnected or some other error, see the Zen Studio Troubleshooting Guide﻿.
Device Disconnected
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Navigate to the Device Panel and set the Emulator Output to AUTO.
Emulator Output Protocol: AUTO
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﻿Important: Any time you install a new version of Zen Studio, listen up! To avoid glitches from old files, head to Tools > Reset Zen Studio, and hit Yes. It'll restart quickly, all shiny and new. 🌟
Reset Zen Studio
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The rest of the Zen Studio guide is split into sections that explain every panel, button and feature in extra detail.
﻿Main Interface﻿ 
﻿File Management﻿﻿
﻿Edit, Search, Replace﻿ 
﻿Working Panels﻿ 
﻿Zen Studio Update﻿ 
﻿Zen Operational Mode﻿ 
﻿Device Monitor﻿ 
﻿Plugins﻿ 
Zen Studio is now correctly installed so you're ready for STEP 3: Register Your Zen﻿ 🚀
Known Issues
Known Issues Last Updated: Sept 18th 2023
Known Issue
When using the Programmer panel in Zen Studio for the first time, it may freeze at "Please wait...". 
Solution 1: Select another panel and then back to Programmer.
Solution 2: Select Device > Find Device
Solution 3: Select Tools > Reset Zen Studio
Known Issue
Device monitor (F3) closes when clicking the refresh button.
Known Issue
Mac M1/M2 Chipsets: Zen Studio will not won't work with M1/M2 chipsets. You need to use VMware Fusion Public Tech Preview 2023. Free Trial 👉 bit.ly/3PlumLW
Known Issue
Zen Studio for Windows installed to a PC isn't opening.
Solution: Use a free VPN like ProtonVPN to bypass ISP block.
Known Issue
GamePacks are not downloading in Zen Studio.
Solution 1: Use a free VPN like ProtonVPN to bypass ISP block.
Solution 2: Select Tools > Reset Zen Studio
Known Issue
GamePacks released before April 10, 2023, are no longer compatible with the latest versions of the game. 
Solution: Upgrade the GamePack labelled with ✅.
Known Issue
You should assume that all publicly available scripts are unsafe. You should speak to the author of the script to verify it has been made compatible with the latest game patches. This doesn't affect GamePacks labelled with ✅.
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STEP 1: Update Firmware
STEP 3: Register Your Zen
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