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Hello,

A question on a totally different topic. (sorry not sure how to start a new topic string)

I have the version 3 development board, and I want to test the audio jack output.
Or more specifically understand it's usage. I am considering buying the separate DAC/SPI E-block, which of course had additional features I know, but... ($$$$)
The datasheet for the (ver 3) board mentions the audio jack can be used "for tone generation", can a tone be sent to the A0 output? If so, how?

Thanks, Rob

Hello Rob

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The audio connector on the V3 dev board is connected to pin A0. You can generate a square wave tone by outputting alternating logic levels on the pin. The delay between the pin toggling controls the frequency of the audio.

eg to output a 100hz tone simply delay for 1 / 100 = 10ms / 2.

loop
{
output 1
wait 5ms
output 0
wait 5ms
}

Hello,

I'm trying out the "record" project from the van Dam book.
I believe I have it working...well sort of. (using the SPI/DAC board) EB-13 I believe)

I don't have a microphone so I'm inputting a simple sign wave.
I can record(?) and playback the tone (coming from a func. generator) however if I disconnect the func. generator the playback will stop, after a second or so.
I expected the recorded tone to be stored in memory, so why does the tone stop? Also, I cannot playback the tone w/o the tone input connected.

Thanks, Rob

Hi Rob,

I don't have any knowledge of this particular program. You might be able to get help about it on the Elektor forum.