Codespot Dev

Low-power DSP box for the development of audio player applications

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Codespot Dev is based on the audio codec VS1063 by the Finnish manufacturer VLSI Solution. The DSP box has two galvanically isolated digital inputs enabling it to react to external contacts or voltage. Two digital outputs, likewise galvanically isolated, can be used for the control of external devices. Two 3.5 mm jack plugs provide a stereo line input and a stereo line output, whereby the latter is also suitable as a headphone output.

Audio and other data files can be exchanged directly between a PC and a microSD card in an internal cardholder via an integrated USB to SD card bridge. Furthermore, a serial flash memory is available for saving firmware.

Programming and in-system debugging occur via an RS-232 interface. This can also be used by the application to communicate with external devices.

The development of firmware mainly occurs via the free IDE from VLSI Solution, which has preconfigured plug-ins and examples for Codespot Dev. Among other things the source code of an audio player is available which is well suited as a basis for one’s own applications.

Features

  • VS_DSP4 Core with high-quality audio DAC / ADC
  • 16 kBytes code RAM and 80 kBytes data RAM
  • Encodes and decodes MP3, Ogg Vorbis, PCM and more
  • Stereo line input and output
  • Direct operation of headphones possible
  • 2 isolated inputs, contact or voltage controlled
  • 2 isolated outputs for up to 400 mA load
  • Integrated USB microSD card reader
  • Serial interface according to RS-232

Applications

  • Learning system for audio DSP applications
  • Development of event-triggered audio player
  • Development of digital effect devices such as filter, echo etc.
  • Expansion of existing systems with audio output
  • Replacement of mechanical recording and playback device

Resources

Documentation

Codespot Dev Data Sheet

Codespot Dev Manual
Development of audio player applications

Codespot Dev Dimensional Drawing

VLSI VS1063 Data Sheet

VLSI VS1063 Hardware Guide
Details of VS1063 hardware

VLSI VS1063 Programmer`s Guide
Guide for programming VS1063

Software und Tools

VLSI VSIDE
VSDSP Application Development Environment

Video

Codespot Dev Starter Kit

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  • Codespot Dev with housing
  • Connector plug, 8-pin, 3.5 mm
  • MicroSD card (in device)
  • 2 jumper, RM 2.0
  • Templates for the VLSI Solution software VSIDE
  • USB power supply
  • USB cable, A to micro B
  • Serial cable, plug/socket

Codespot Dev

Article EGN500114

Get one from egnite Shop

  • Codespot Dev with housing
  • Connector plug, 8-pin, 3.5 mm
  • MicroSD card (in device)
  • 2 jumper, RM 2.0
  • Templates for the VLSI Solution software VSIDE

Specifications

Processor and Memory
CPU VS1063 VS_DSP4 Core
Static RAM 96 kBytes
Serial Flash 4 MBytes
Interfaces
Audio out 3.5 mm stereo jack 30 ohm
Audio in 3.5 mm stereo jack 80 ohm, 2.8 V pp max.
USB USB 2.0 device to micro-B socket
RS-232 1 x 9-pin DCE, 2 lines, 15 kVrms
Memory card MicroSD, 4 GBytes, replaceable
Contact inputs 5 V 0.6 mA, not isolated
Voltage inputs 3-48 V, 0.5-12.4 mA, 5 kVrms isolation
Contact outputs Max. 48 V, 400 mA, 1.5 kVrms isolation
Indicators Power (red), status (red / green)
Power supply
USB USB micro-B, 5 V
Consumption 0.35 W (standalone), 1 W (USB transfer)
Environmental
Operating temperature -30 to 85 °C (-22 to185 °F)
Humidity 5 bis 95 %, non-condensing
Approvals
Safety Enclosure UL94-HB, PCB UL94-V-0
RoHS compliance EU directive 2002/95/EC
Metrics
Dimensions (L x W x H) 82.0 x 66.2 x 28.0 mm (3.3 x 2.6 x 1.1 in)
Weight 75 g (0.17 lb)
Product identification
Model Label on the bottom side