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Forum Index : Microcontroller and PC projects : Question about VS1053
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| Frank N. Furter Guru  Joined: 28/05/2012 Location: GermanyPosts: 1057 |
Can anyone tell me if the VS1053B is also supported? With these offers, you often don't know which chip you're getting... Frank |
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twofingers Guru Joined: 02/06/2014 Location: GermanyPosts: 1728 |
Hi Frank, this is what Google says about it: I have a VS1053B module, but it's been lying unused and unconnected for over a year.  So I can't say for sure, but I would always buy a VS1053B! Kind regards und guten Rutsch!  Michael causality ≠ correlation ≠ coincidence |
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| matherp Guru Joined: 11/12/2012 Location: United KingdomPosts: 11060 |
Assuming the AI is correct then MMbasic expects the B version as it supports MIDI synthesis |
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| dddns Guru Joined: 20/09/2024 Location: GermanyPosts: 794 |
I have a "B" type which I tried with a 2350B(A2) on pins higher than GP29 It gives some output but scrambled and with delays (1sec until MP3 starts to play) and loud cracks. Unless you want to have MIDI and predefined instruments like piano etc. I cannot suggest this. Maybe it runs better if setup on GPs < 30 Edited 2025-12-31 22:51 by dddns |
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| Frank N. Furter Guru Joined: 28/05/2012 Location: GermanyPosts: 1057 |
I don't trust this AI information. I would prefer someone to confirm that the “B” variant works. @dddns: THANK YOU! - Unfortunately, that doesn't sound very encouraging... @matherp: Thanks, I hope you're right about that... Frank |
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| matherp Guru Joined: 11/12/2012 Location: United KingdomPosts: 11060 |
Note: ddns seems to have problems with pins over GP29. I don't. For example the HDMI reference board uses 29,30,31 and 32 for sd and works perfectly. The Palm Pico I'm developing uses every pin on the RP2350B and works perfectly including 42,43,44 for system spi, 41 for sd-cs and 46 for touch irq |
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| twofingers Guru Joined: 02/06/2014 Location: GermanyPosts: 1728 |
Note: You don't have to believe this. The AI's claims can easily be verified using the data sheet.  causality ≠ correlation ≠ coincidence |
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| dddns Guru Joined: 20/09/2024 Location: GermanyPosts: 794 |
@Frank: My home is close to Frankfurt, if you want you can pick it up ..as a present |
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| Frank N. Furter Guru Joined: 28/05/2012 Location: GermanyPosts: 1057 |
Peter, thank you very much for the information! That's a great offer—thank you very much! Unfortunately, I live near Nuremberg and don't get around much... Would you be willing to ship it if necessary? I would of course reimburse you for the shipping costs. Frank |
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| dddns Guru Joined: 20/09/2024 Location: GermanyPosts: 794 |
Sure, PM me your address and I will go to the post office at Friday |
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| Frank N. Furter Guru Joined: 28/05/2012 Location: GermanyPosts: 1057 |
I just sent you a PM! Frank |
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| dddns Guru Joined: 20/09/2024 Location: GermanyPosts: 794 |
It's on the way. As pointed out, the problem could have been my setup or the one in front of the screen.. Read here, why this module shouldn't be connected to an external (Class D) amp sourced by the same power. Please follow the second post. Not knowing this I once connected a pair of desktop speakers with integrated amp and line-in for e.g. soundcards. The speakers took their power through USB-A on which I also connected the pico. So the scenario described could have happened.. But luckily the post also states, that then a protection sets in. So I hope the module is still fine and should work for sure with Pico's mentioned in the manual. It was introduced here For your project this could be helpful It would be nice if you find the time to post a short report. Best success and have fun :) Edited 2026-01-03 05:18 by dddns |
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Mixtel90 Guru Joined: 05/10/2019 Location: United KingdomPosts: 8667 |
After some searching I'm not sure that there ever was a VS1053 without the suffix letter. I suspect that the first release might have been VS1053A, which then might have been renamed to VS1003 when the VS1053B was released. That would be a logical step when you look at the additional capabilities. There is very little info at all. You'd have to contact VLSI Solutions directly for a definitive answer, I think. AFAIK all the chips on modules are either VS1053B or Chinese clones thereof, no matter what the board and chip markings! Mick Zilog Inside! nascom.info for Nascom & Gemini Preliminary MMBasic docs & my PCB designs |
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| Frank N. Furter Guru Joined: 28/05/2012 Location: GermanyPosts: 1057 |
@dddns: I received your letter today — thank you very much!  Frank |
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