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Category Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards
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Chip Model VS1053B
Supported Formats MP3, AAC, WMA, MIDI, FLAC, WAV
Recording Format WAV (PCM), Ogg Vorbis
Interface Type SPI, I2S, UART
Operating Voltage 3.3V / 5.0V Compatible
Storage Interface MicroSD Card Slot (up to 32GB)
Audio Output Stereo Line Out & Headphone Jack
Microphone Input Onboard Electret Microphone with Gain Control
Board Dimensions 45mm x 28mm
Application Scope Embedded Audio Projects, DIY Voice Recorders

6 reviews

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Anonymous

Mar 29, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Excellent recording capabilities

I needed a board that could both play and record, and this fits the bill perfectly. The Ogg Vorbis encoding is a nice touch for saving space on the SD card. Very happy with this purchase.

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Anonymous

Mar 22, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Reliable and robust

Used this in a museum exhibit prototype that runs 8 hours a day. It has not crashed once in three weeks. The line-out output is clean and requires minimal external filtering.

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Anonymous

Mar 21, 2026

Rating: 4/5

Great value, minor documentation gaps

The hardware is solid and decoding is fast. I had to dig into the datasheet for some specific SPI timing details, but once configured, it plays MP3s without skipping. Highly recommend for prototyping.

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Anonymous

Mar 18, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Best VS1053 board I've tried

I have tested several clones, but this one has the most stable power regulation. No audible noise when the SD card is writing data. Definitely worth the slight price difference.

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Anonymous

Mar 14, 2026

Rating: 5/5

Perfect for embedded audio projects

This module works flawlessly with my Arduino Mega. The recording quality via the onboard mic is surprisingly clear for a development board. Setup was straightforward using the provided library examples.

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Anonymous

Mar 07, 2026

Rating: 4/5

Good for learning DSP concepts

As a student, this board helped me understand how audio decoding works at a low level. The only downside is that the header pins were not pre-soldered, so be prepared to do some soldering.

5 FAQ

Q: Does this board support 3.3V logic levels directly?

A: Yes, the VS1053 chip operates at 3.3V, but the board includes level shifters making it safe to connect directly to 5V microcontrollers like the Arduino Uno.

Q: Does it come with a microSD card?

A: No, the module does not include a microSD card. You will need to provide your own card formatted in FAT32 to store audio files or recordings.

Q: Is an external amplifier required for speakers?

A: The board has a headphone jack suitable for high-impedance headphones or line-in inputs. If you want to drive loudspeakers directly, you will need an external amplifier module.

Q: What is the maximum sample rate for recording?

A: The module supports recording sample rates up to 48kHz in WAV format. For Ogg Vorbis, typical rates range from 8kHz to 44.1kHz depending on your bitrate settings.

Q: Can I use this with a Raspberry Pi?

A: Absolutely. You can interface with the Raspberry Pi using the SPI pins. There are several Python libraries available online specifically for controlling the VS1053 on Raspbian.

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