Grove - Recorder

Made by:  Seeedstudio

What is this?

Grove - Recorder is based on ISD1820P, which can record 8~20 sec by set resistor and cycle play. It can offers true single-chip voice recording, no-volatile storage.

Sub-assemblies

Status: Completed
Available as a part: Grove - Recorder
Tags: sensor, sound sensor

Introduction

Grove - Recorder is based on the ISD1820P chip, and can record 8-20 secs of audio. It offers true single-chip voice recording and provides non-volatile storage. The recording time can be varied by changing the sampling resistor (R6) on the module's PCB. By default, the resistor on-board has a value of 100KΩ and thus the module offers a default recording time of 10 secs. The audio recording can be directly controlled by the on-board push button or by a micro-controller such as a Seeeduino


Features

  • Low power consumption
  • Non-volatile storage
  • User-friendly operation
  • Replace a single resistor to change recording duration and sampling frequency
  • Add a resistor to set play cycle mode
  • Ships with and connects to an 8Ω/2W mini-speaker (as shown in the picture)
  • Uses Standard 4-pin Grove Cables to connect to other Grove modules or a micro-controller such as the Seeeduino.


Interface Function

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① LED IndicatorModes:Record: Red LED light stays ON from the beginning of the recording duration until the end.Playback: Red LED flashes to signal end of audio playback.② Sampling resistorYou can set the recording duration and sampling rate by change sampling resistor (R6) based on the following table:ROSCDurationSampling FrequencyInput Bandwidth80 KΩ8 secs8.0 KHz3.4 KHz100 KΩ (default)10 secs6.4 KHz2.6 KHz120 KΩ12 secs5.3 KHz2.3 KHz160 KΩ16 secs4.0 KHz1.7 KHz200 KΩ20 secs3.2 KHz1.3 KHz③ Playback resistorModes:Cycle: R8 is place 0Ω resistorSingle: R8 is not place resistor④ Play KeyNot used currently⑤ REC Key⑥ Grove Interface⑦ Loudspeaker Interface⑧ REC IC:ISD1820P

Usage

Follow these steps to build a sample circuit using the Grove - Recorder module:

  1. Connect the recorder module to the output side of the Grove circuit (to the right of the power module). On the input side of the circuit, you may use a Grove - Button or a Grove - Slide Potentiometer module.
  2. Power up the circuit.
  3. Press and hold down the REC button on the recorder module and start recording the audio. The on-board red LED will turn ON. Continue to record the audio until the red LED gets turned OFF. The LED getting turned OFF is indicative of the fact that the recording time is now over.
  4. To play back the audio segment that has been recorded, press and hold down the Grove - Button. You should now hear the audio segment you recorded being played back. Continue to press and hold down the Grove - Button until you see the red LED on-board the recorder module flash. The flash indicates that playback of audio is now complete. If instead of a Grove - Button, you are using a Grove - Slide Potentiometer, simply move the slider from GND to VCC position to hear the playback at any time.
  5. To override the recorded audio, simply repeat step 3 above. The new message will override the old one.

Below is an illustration of a Grove circuit built using the Grove - USB Power power module:
Press and hold down the REC button and record audio until red LED turns OFF Press and hold down the momentary switch on the Grove - Button module to hear playback Red LED will flash when playback ends
If you do not have the Grove - USB Power module, use the Grove - DC Jack Power module instead.


Availability

This Grove module is available as part of the following Grove Kit Series:

  • Grove Mixer Pack V2

Alternatively, it can be bought stand-alone at the Seeed Studio Bazaar.


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