Hardware
Brainbox Datasheet
The Brainbox connects Podcatcher Pro devices to media players and other external systems for AV-sync and visitor tracking.
Summary specifications
Section titled “Summary specifications”| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | Brainbox |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 117 × 79 × 24 mm |
| Weight | 105 g |
| Power | USB-C; power consumption below 20 mA when scanning Wi-Fi and receiving audio |
| Radio | Bluetooth LE 5.1 (receive and transmit) — sends AV-sync timecode messages to Podcatcher Pro devices and receives their messages. Wi-Fi is currently unused |
| Connections | USB-C (power, timecodes, optional advanced control), 3.5 mm audio in (AV-sync timecode track), RCA IR out (Podcatcher Classic AV-Sync IDentifiers), 2×5 GPIO port, SMA connector for an optional external Wi-Fi antenna |
| Controls and indicators | Switch that starts the automatic volume calibration; Wi-Fi LED and AV-Sync LED |
| Operating environment | 0–45 °C ambient, up to 2000 m altitude; no IP rating |
Download
Section titled “Download”Download Brainbox Datasheet (PDF)
Related articles
Section titled “Related articles”- Understanding the Brainbox — how the Brainbox works with AV-sync and visitor tracking
- Brainbox Serial Protocol — the serial data format for developers
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