The Cronus Zen Guide

The Cronus ZEN is sold with 3 USB Type C cables 

The long cables are intended to connect the Cronus to the console (via the rear port) and the controler to the Cronus.

The other long USB cable only intended to connect the Cronus to the PC (via the port on the right side) to configure the mods with the Zen Studio software.

The short usb cable is meant to be used when updating the cronus on PC, which is essential when you first use your Cronus ZEN !

The Cronus ZEN must be updated before its first use on a console.

To update the CRONUS ZEN: follow the procedure below in order:

1- Download and open the software (universal updater) on the manufacturer's website: https://collectivemindsstore.myshopify.com/pages/downloads

You can follow the official guide if needed : https://beta.cronusmax.com/step2-update-firmware

2- With the supplied USB-C cable, connect the ZEN to the PC ! Be careful ! You have to keep the small blue button under the Cronus ZEN pressed down while plugging the cable, and keep pressed until the software detects the Cronus ZEN

3- Run the software update (choose the most recent version available)

4- When the software has completed the update, you can disconnect the ZEN from your PC - and proceed to install the mod packs.

To install and configure the mods on a Cronus you will need the ZEN STUDIO software

To learn more about zen studio  : https://beta.cronusmax.com/

Direct Download link : https://beta.cronusmax.com/step1-install-zen-studio

Make sure no anti-virus software is blocking the software and add it to the exceptions if necessary.

Start by connecting the ZEN to your PC with the provided usb-C cable - the PROG port is located on the right side of the CRONUS ZEN

With the ZEN Studio software, use drag and drop to add one or more modpacks to the ZEN slots

Configure the settings of your packs

Finally, launch the installation of the mods with the arrow button on the left of the ZEN STUDIO software interface.

Now you just have to connect the zen to your console (using the usb port on the back of the zen) and use the right button on the zen to choose your modpack

Some mods can be fine tunned directly in game - with the help of the Zen screen, to do this follow the instructions that scroll on the screen 

To take advantage of the new 32bit Cronus Zen mods, make sure you have the latest version of Zen Studio software and the latest BETA update for Cronus.

To use the Cronus ZEN on PS5, you'll need to use the Playstation 5 Remote Play. This can be done using a PC, or a optional dedicated adaptor like the Beloader PRO, for an easy setup that does not require beeing allways plugged into a PC to play. 

If you ever have a problem with your Cronus Zen, here are the steps to follow:

Update : in 99% of cases a recent update will fix your problems, even if you have done it recently, don't hesitate to do it again, it will reset the cronus to zero if it is bugged ! Be sure to hold the button under the cronus to update it before plugging it in !

Cronus Zen Manual reset - in case of crash / freeze of the cronus (error code E2021 or E3001) follow this procedure:

Hold the two blue buttons on the front of the ZEN (right and left) and plug the ZEN to a PC (do not let go of the buttons).

This procedure clears the memory of the ZEN and resets it fully - you will then have to redo the update and the configuration of the mods. 

The Cronus ZEN has two sepperate memory slots : depending on your error code (E2021 or E3001) You have to do this procedure on the rear usb port - and also on the side usb port to reset the ZEN completely !

You know everything to start using your Cronus ZEN ! Have Fun! If you need help or if this document has not solved your problem, please contact our experts!