--- product_id: 519940836 title: "SparkFunMP3 Player Shield- MP3 decoder- Turn Any Compatible with Arduino Board into a Fully Functional MP3 Player- 3.5mm Audio Out Jack- 0.1\" Spaced Header for Speaker Out- microSD Card Slot" brand: "sparkfun" price: "€ 87.72" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 3 url: https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/519940836-sparkfunmp3-player-shield-mp3-decoder-turn-any-compatible-with-arduino store_origin: CY region: Cyprus --- # MP3 Decoder microSD Slot 3.5mm Audio Out SparkFunMP3 Player Shield- MP3 decoder- Turn Any Compatible with Arduino Board into a Fully Functional MP3 Player- 3.5mm Audio Out Jack- 0.1" Spaced Header for Speaker Out- microSD Card Slot **Brand:** sparkfun **Price:** € 87.72 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎤 Build Your Own Soundtrack! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** SparkFunMP3 Player Shield- MP3 decoder- Turn Any Compatible with Arduino Board into a Fully Functional MP3 Player- 3.5mm Audio Out Jack- 0.1" Spaced Header for Speaker Out- microSD Card Slot by sparkfun - **How much does it cost?** € 87.72 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.cy](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/519940836-sparkfunmp3-player-shield-mp3-decoder-turn-any-compatible-with-arduino) ## Best For - sparkfun enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sparkfun brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **📏 Compact Design!:** Lightweight at just 9g, perfect for portable projects. - • **🎧 Multi-Format Mastery!:** Decodes MP3, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, WMA, and MIDI. - • **🔌 Plug & Play Simplicity!:** Easily integrates with your existing setup. - • **🔗 Versatile Connectivity!:** Utilizes available pins for seamless expansion. - • **🎶 Unleash Your Creativity!:** Transform any Arduino project into a sound sensation. ## Overview The SparkFun MP3 Player Shield is a versatile audio solution that allows you to easily integrate sound effects and music into your Arduino projects. Featuring a 3.5mm audio out jack, a microSD card slot, and the powerful VS1053B Audio Codec IC, this shield supports multiple audio formats and is designed for seamless connectivity with your existing components. ## Description SparkFunMP3 Player Shield- MP3 decoder- Turn Any Compatible with Arduino Board into a Fully Functional MP3 Player- 3.5mm Audio Out Jack- 0.1" Spaced Header for Speaker Out- microSD Card Slot ## Features - Are you looking to add some grooves to your project. Does your haunted house or Halloween costume need some sound effects embedded into it? - Do you just want to be able to say you built your own MP3 player? The MP3 Player Shield is an easy way to add music or sound effects to your project. - Features: 3.5mm audio out jack, 0.1" spaced header for speaker out, microSD card slot. The shield does use up quite a few pins, but here are the pins still available to connect to other components. The hardware UART pins -- RX and TX -- on pins 0 and 1, D5 and D10 (PWM pins!), All analog pins (A0 through A5). - The centerpiece of the MP3 Player Shield is a VS1053B Audio Codec IC. The VS1053B is a multi talented little chip. On top of MP3's, it can also decode Ogg Vorbis, AAC, WMA, and MIDI. - If you're not sure which version you've got, there's a version number on the bottom copper layer, underneath the headphone jack, as shown below. Note: Headers not included. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Manufacturer | SparkFun Electronics | | Part number | DEV-12660 | | Item Weight | 9 g | | Product Dimensions | 8.5 x 8.5 x 0.7 cm; 9 g | | Manufacturer reference | DEV-12660 | | Colour | Red | | Batteries included? | No | | Batteries Required? | No | ## Product Details - **Brand:** SparkFun - **Connectivity Technology:** Aux - **Included Components:** Shield components only - **Memory Storage Capacity:** 4 GB - **Model Name:** mp3 ## Images ![SparkFunMP3 Player Shield- MP3 decoder- Turn Any Compatible with Arduino Board into a Fully Functional MP3 Player- 3.5mm Audio Out Jack- 0.1" Spaced Header for Speaker Out- microSD Card Slot - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61nkv8iUrcL.jpg) ![SparkFunMP3 Player Shield- MP3 decoder- Turn Any Compatible with Arduino Board into a Fully Functional MP3 Player- 3.5mm Audio Out Jack- 0.1" Spaced Header for Speaker Out- microSD Card Slot - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/713eE-yszkL.jpg) ![SparkFunMP3 Player Shield- MP3 decoder- Turn Any Compatible with Arduino Board into a Fully Functional MP3 Player- 3.5mm Audio Out Jack- 0.1" Spaced Header for Speaker Out- microSD Card Slot - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ZOKj+KSbL.jpg) ![SparkFunMP3 Player Shield- MP3 decoder- Turn Any Compatible with Arduino Board into a Fully Functional MP3 Player- 3.5mm Audio Out Jack- 0.1" Spaced Header for Speaker Out- microSD Card Slot - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51z0XxiW8QL.jpg) ![SparkFunMP3 Player Shield- MP3 decoder- Turn Any Compatible with Arduino Board into a Fully Functional MP3 Player- 3.5mm Audio Out Jack- 0.1" Spaced Header for Speaker Out- microSD Card Slot - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71QfJZuOWkL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ So, so *by D***N on Reviewed in the United States on 21 August 2023* Sample code does not work very well. Set up music files per the sample but performance was spotty at best. ### ⭐⭐ Hard to set up/configure *by J***R on Reviewed in the United States on 11 September 2023* I had a really difficult time getting this board to work. I was able to solder the headers I needed just fine but the software available on the Sparkfun website is not user friendly, and there is little documentation on how to get started with the device compared to other products they sell. ### ⭐ Terrable packing *by R***H on Reviewed in the United States on 13 October 2023* Was sent only in thin plastic bag that was in an envelope. Som pins war bend. I was wery surpriced over bad backing on computer parts. ## Frequently Bought Together - SparkFun MP3 Player Shield- MP3 decoder- Turn Any Compatible with Arduino Board into a Fully Functional MP3 Player- 3.5mm Audio Out Jack- 0.1" Spaced Header for Speaker Out- microSD Card Slot - SparkFun RedBoard Qwiic ATMega328P Compatible with Arduino Board w/Qwiic Connector and CH340C Serial-USB Converter IC Breadboardable R3 Footprint microcontroller Improved Reset Button --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/519940836-sparkfunmp3-player-shield-mp3-decoder-turn-any-compatible-with-arduino](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/519940836-sparkfunmp3-player-shield-mp3-decoder-turn-any-compatible-with-arduino) --- *Product available on Desertcart Cyprus* *Store origin: CY* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*