SparkFun MP3 Player Shield

The SparkFun MP3 Player Shield is an awesome MP3 decoder with the capabilities of storing music files onto a run-of-the-mill microSD card, thus giving you the ability to add music or sound effects to any project. With this board you can pull MP3 files from a microSD card and play them using only one shield, effectively turning any Arduino into a fully functional stand-alone MP3 player! The MP3 Shield utilizes the [VS1053B](http://www.sparkfun.com/products/8892) MP3 audio decoder IC to decode audio files. The VS1053 is also capable of decoding Ogg Vorbis/MP3/AAC/WMA/MIDI audio and encoding IMA ADPCM and user-loadable Ogg Vorbis.

The VS1053 receives its input bitstream through a serial input bus (SPI). After the stream has been decoded by the IC, the audio is sent out to both a 3.5mm stereo headphone jack, as well as a 2-pin 0.1" pitch header.

This shield comes populated with all components as shown in the images and schematic; but it does not come with headers installed. We recommend the [Arduino R3 Stackable Header Kit](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11417).

**Features:**

* 3.5mm audio out jack
* 0.1\" spaced header for speaker out
* microSD card slot

**Documents:**

* [Schematic](https://cdn.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Dev/Arduino/Shields/MP3%20Shield_v15.pdf)
* [Eagle Files](https://cdn.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Dev/Arduino/Shields/MP3%20Shield_v15.zip)
* [Datasheet](https://cdn.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Dev/Arduino/Shields/VS1053B.pdf) (VS1053B)
* [Hookup Guide](https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/mp3-player-shield-hookup-guide-v15)
* [GitHub](https://github.com/sparkfun/MP3_Player_Shield/tree/V_1.5) (Design Files, Library, & Example Code)