DIY Open Source Bluetooth Headphones

Dodgy apps, subscription fees, and exclusive phone apps for a pair of headphones? Clem says: no thanks! He's fed up with the shenanigans some manufacturers pull for simple products that should just work.

And why change to a different model of headphones when you've found the perfect wired pair? Can't you have that same fit and style, but wireless? So, for this project, Clem sets out to add Bluetooth to some of his favorite wired AKG headphones, using a DFRobot FireBeetle and an I2S audio module.

But, to be a true open-source alternative, Clem has to whip up a custom PCB, which doesn't go according to plan. Learn the pitfalls of overly similar part numbers by following his process of figuring out the problem!

What types of devices should have open-source variants, in your opinion, and would you build them yourself? Discuss the world of open-source, download all the CAD and code for free, and ask Clem questions on the element14 Community! https://bit.ly/3Xk0DWC

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#0:00 Welcome to element14 presents
#1:01 Overview
#2:41 The PCB
#6:15 The Code
#7:38 Let's Try It!
#9:17 The Schematic
#11:12 The Open-source Project
#14:39 Give Your Feedback

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