rMP3 - MP3 Playback Module - Arduino Compatible Shield

• Plays MP3, PCM WAV and IMA ADPCM WAV files
• MP3 playback control via serial or parallel interface
• Operating voltage: 5V
• Arduino Stackable Header Kit sold separately (recommended)
• RoHS Compliant

The Rogue Robotics rMP3 - MP3 Playback Module - Arduino Compatible Shield allows designers to integrate high quality MP3 playback into designs with an easy to use TTL serial protocol. The sound files such as voice prompts, sound effects and music can be played using the rMP3. The MP3 playback can be CBR (Constant Bit Rate), or VBR (Variable Bit Rate) up to 48 KHz at 320 Kbps. In addition to playing audio files, you can use the rMP3 for your data access applications as well. Each module has a 1/8" stereo headphone jack for headsets (16 Ohms+) or for line-in connections. The rMP3 also has a multi-function 10 pin connector that allows direct operation of the module using simple logic triggers. The rMP3 includes holes for ArduinoT board connection mating (headers sold separately). The firmware on the rMP3 can be updated through a bootloader, so you can take advantage of any new features or fixes that may become available for the rMP3. The SD/MMC card is not included and the Arduino Stackable Header Kit (purchased separately) are necessary to stack this shield on top of an Arduino.

Features:
• Easy to use memory card interface
• Supports MMC/SD/SDHC
• Plays MP3, PCM WAV and IMA ADPCM WAV files
• MP3 playback control via serial or parallel interface
• Pitch control
• Play tones (no files needed)
• Simple serial control interface (non-inverted)
• SPI control option
• 2400 bps to 460800 bps
• 5 volt operating voltage
• Low power operation - less than 60mA @ 5V during playback - less than 30mA @ 5V idle
• Small module footprint (2.7" x 2.1"/68.58 x 53.34 mm) with mounting holes
• FAT 12, FAT16 and FAT32 compatible - 8MB to 32GB and beyond
• Read and write data files as well as audio playback
• Easily interfaced with any microcontroller (PIC, AVR, 8051, etc.)
• Chipset available (TQFP44/QFN44 + LQFP48)

Example Applications:
• POP/Kiosk audio playback
• Interactive art
• Portable MP3 player
• Replace CD players in
   - Phone systems
   - Amusement attractions
   - Commercial ambient audio systems
• Music, speech AND data storage for robotics
• Halloween props
• Museum and science centre exhibits and....much more