HOW TO: Original GB Jack + Speaker setup

Various user-contributed guides for hardware-related things
ktechelonbreak
Posts: 78
Joined: Wed May 04, 2016 10:07 pm
Been thanked: 7 times

Re: HOW TO: Original GB Jack + Speaker setup

Post by ktechelonbreak » Wed May 25, 2016 12:49 am

Yes with this setup the speakers are on until you insert headphones. The plug actually trips the internal switch and cuts the signal to the speakers so it will only play sound from the headphones. The only disadvantage I've had so far is using the 10K pot, a large portion of the dial is useless because the dial lowers the output sound too much. I'm guessing if I used 5K or less it would have more of a range.

I can't speak for any amp other than the Adafruit one since it's the one I used, but you should try setting it up like the diagram and seeing how it works out. How are your wiring it? Everything is the same except instead of the built in pot it has pinouts for connection.

User avatar
dirtybeagles
Posts: 386
Joined: Thu May 05, 2016 6:04 am
Has thanked: 34 times
Been thanked: 64 times

Re: HOW TO: Original GB Jack + Speaker setup

Post by dirtybeagles » Fri Jun 10, 2016 8:51 am

Looking at this diagram I am noticing that the 5v power coming from both the adafruit AMP and the USB Sound Card are connected to a breakout board. Why not just connect it to the USB Hub? I have been having some power issues and I am wondering if this makes a difference. Also, Can I just connect these 5v to the main breakout board I am using for everything else that ultimately gets connected to the power boost?

User avatar
BadBert
Posts: 377
Joined: Wed Jun 29, 2016 4:14 am
Location: Hoogerheide, Netherlands
Has thanked: 100 times
Been thanked: 61 times
Contact:

Re: HOW TO: Original GB Jack + Speaker setup

Post by BadBert » Tue Jul 05, 2016 12:44 am

thanks for the schematics! Will use these :D
My first GBZ build -=HERE=- -> Became a gift to my little brother!
My 2nd GBZ build -=WIP HERE=- -> going with HDMI!

User avatar
Flowlance
Posts: 75
Joined: Sun Jun 05, 2016 6:51 am
Has thanked: 18 times
Been thanked: 27 times

Re: HOW TO: Original GB Jack + Speaker setup

Post by Flowlance » Tue Jul 05, 2016 2:45 pm

I followed this wiring, but I have a problem. The volume is really low. Even without the potentiometer, the volume is too low. I am using the original GB speaker, maybe that is why?

User avatar
statikeffeck
Posts: 31
Joined: Tue Jul 05, 2016 8:35 pm
Has thanked: 23 times
Been thanked: 5 times

Re: HOW TO: Original GB Jack + Speaker setup

Post by statikeffeck » Mon Jul 18, 2016 10:46 pm

Does anyone have a diagram for stereo headphone jack wiring + mono speaker? It's confusing what to do if we're NOT bridging L+R together.
My best guess is to wire (-) from each L+R amp output to the headphone connector ground.

User avatar
statikeffeck
Posts: 31
Joined: Tue Jul 05, 2016 8:35 pm
Has thanked: 23 times
Been thanked: 5 times

Re: HOW TO: Original GB Jack + Speaker setup

Post by statikeffeck » Tue Jul 19, 2016 6:29 am

statikeffeck wrote:Does anyone have a diagram for stereo headphone jack wiring + mono speaker? It's confusing what to do if we're NOT bridging L+R together.
My best guess is to wire (-) from each L+R amp output to the headphone connector ground.
Actually I think I figured it out by looking at helders audio pcb. I'll try it later and post results.

User avatar
m0rphman
Posts: 22
Joined: Tue May 10, 2016 10:17 am
Has thanked: 1 time
Been thanked: 3 times

Re: HOW TO: Original GB Jack + Speaker setup

Post by m0rphman » Tue Jul 26, 2016 2:20 pm

Actually I think I figured it out by looking at helders audio pcb. I'll try it later and post results.
Have you made any progress in the meantime? I'd be very interested in this as well.

uke
Posts: 41
Joined: Mon May 09, 2016 9:05 am
Has thanked: 2 times
Been thanked: 6 times

Re: HOW TO: Original GB Jack + Speaker setup

Post by uke » Mon Aug 22, 2016 3:16 pm

statikeffeck wrote:
statikeffeck wrote:Does anyone have a diagram for stereo headphone jack wiring + mono speaker? It's confusing what to do if we're NOT bridging L+R together.
My best guess is to wire (-) from each L+R amp output to the headphone connector ground.
Actually I think I figured it out by looking at helders audio pcb. I'll try it later and post results.
Have you figured this out? I'm also interested. Thanks!

User avatar
Fleder
Posts: 849
Joined: Thu May 05, 2016 9:04 am
Location: Germany
Has thanked: 183 times
Been thanked: 258 times

Re: HOW TO: Original GB Jack + Speaker setup

Post by Fleder » Tue Aug 23, 2016 12:13 am

Can't test it, but you could try this:
Image

User avatar
alien0matic
Posts: 102
Joined: Wed Jun 08, 2016 7:20 am
Has thanked: 15 times
Been thanked: 23 times

Re: HOW TO: Original GB Jack + Speaker setup

Post by alien0matic » Tue Aug 23, 2016 2:59 am

Fleders suggestion will work with headphones. For the speaker you additionally have to solder a wire from either LI or RI to RO.

Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest