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PRODUCT INFORMATION BUILD INSTRUCTIONS CHECKING YOUR PCB & FAULT-FINDING MECHANICAL DETAILS HOW THE KIT WORKS CREATE YOUR OWN WIRELESS SPEAKER WITH THIS BLUETOOTH AMPLIFIER KIT Version 1.0...
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Bluetooth Amplifier www.kitronik.co.uk/2182 Index of Sheets PRODUCT INFORMATION Index of Sheets Main Features Power Specification PCB Features Operating Instructions Pairing Process Designing the Enclosure How the Bluetooth Amplifier Works Online Information Main Features 2 x 3W audio amplifier with Bluetooth link.
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Bluetooth Amplifier www.kitronik.co.uk/2182 Power Specification Operating Voltage (USB supply) 4.5V – 5.5V Operating voltage (LiPo battery) 3.2V – 4.2V Nominal Current in standby mode 40 mA Nominal Current 50% volume 140 mA Nominal Current max volume 410 mA Note: USB power supply. It is important to use a high quality USB-C power supply that can deliver a minimum of 1A while also providing a stable 5V supply.
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Bluetooth Amplifier www.kitronik.co.uk/2182 Operating Instructions What is the LED indicating? LED Colours & Flashes Meaning Blue LED, continuously on Connected. Blue LED, 1 flash every second In pairing mode, waiting for a phone to connect. Red LED, battery connected Battery charging.
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Bluetooth Amplifier www.kitronik.co.uk/2182 Designing the Enclosure When you design the enclosure, you will need to consider: The size of the PCB (right). How to mount the speaker (below). Where the power switch, USB connector and LED will be located.
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Bluetooth Amplifier www.kitronik.co.uk/2182 How the Bluetooth Amplifier Works Bluetooth IC At the heart of the Bluetooth Amplifier PCB is a Bluetooth Radio IC. This performs a number of tasks: Provides and manages the Bluetooth radio connection via the connected PCB aerial.
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