# SparkFun Audio Player Breakout - MY1690X-16S

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** BOB-28038 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
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The SparkFun M71690X-16S Audio Player Breakout is a compact serial-controlled audio player designed around the MY1690X-16S decoder that supports both .WAV...

## Pricing

- **Price:** $26.60 (inc GST) — $24.18 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 5+ $23.45 (exc GST) · 25+ $22.97 (exc GST) · 100+ $22.01 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- Available with a lead time — expect dispatch between Aug 31 and Sep 02.

## Description

The SparkFun M71690X-16S Audio Player Breakout is a compact serial-controlled audio player designed around the MY1690X-16S decoder that supports both .WAV and .MP3 audio files played from a connected microSD card formatted to FAT16 or FAT32. The board includes a USB-C connector to mount it as a removable USB drive on a connected computer, a µSD card slot for connecting a compatible SD card, and a 3.5mm TRRS connector for headphone audio output. Controlling the MY1690X-16S over serial does require a USB-to-UART conversion, so a development board like the [RedBoard Plus](https://www.sparkfun.com/sparkfun-redboard-plus.html) is required.

The MY1690X-16S operates over a serial-UART interface at 3.3V TTL using a command set to control audio playback (Play, Pause, Next, etc.), volume and equalizer settings, and query statuses (SD card contents, track name/length, etc.). We've written an Arduino library that simplifies this to a simple interactive text menu for all available commands to control the Audio Player Breakout with an Arduino development board.

When plugged in over USB, the MY1690X-16S automatically mounts as a removable USB drive to transfer and view audio files to a connected microSD card. However, our testing found the transfer speed to be fairly limited. Sparkfun recommend loading large audio files directly to the microSD card using a USB reader or plugging the card directly into an SD card port on a computer.

The board's audio output is powerful enough to work well with headphones but requires an amplifier for output on larger speakers.

### Features & Specs

- MY1690X Serial MP3 Decoder 
    - Compatible with .MP3 and .WAV audio files
    - Audio Sampling Rate: 8-48K
    - Bit Rate: 8-320Kbps
    - FAT16 or FAT32 SD formats
    - MicroSD cards up to 32GB
    - Serial UART Command Set
- Supply Voltage: 
    - VIN: 3.4-5V
    - VUSB: 5V
- 0.1in.-spaced through hole headers 
    - MY1690X UART (TX/RX)
    - MY1690X Card Detect
    - MY1690X Busy Signa
    - Power (VIN) and Ground
- 1x USB-C Connector 
    - Mounts as removable USB drive
- 3.5mm TRRS Audio Jack
- MicroSD Card Slot

### Documentation

- [Schematic](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/SparkFun_Audio_Player_Breakout_MY1690X-16S_28613856c62.pdf)
- [KiCad Files](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/SparkFun_Audio_Player_Breakout_MY1690X-16S_27907c1a301.zip)
- [Board Dimensions](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/SparkFun_Audio_Player_Breakout_MY1690X-16S_982247bc8c7.jpg)
- [Hookup Guide](https://docs.sparkfun.com/SparkFun_Audio_Player_Breakout_MY1690X-16S/introduction/)
- [Datasheet](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/MY1690X___16S_MP3_Decoder_IC_User_Manual_11224144b5a.pdf) - MY1690X
- [SparkFun MY1690X MP3 Decoder Arduino Library](https://github.com/sparkfun/SparkFun_MY1690_MP3_Decoder_Arduino_Library)
- [GitHub Hardware Repo](https://github.com/sparkfun/SparkFun_Audio_Player_Breakout_MY1690X-16S)

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