From ea74731b869ccd55b2ee85a7b4175a5f998f2cf4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: euquiq <31453004+euquiq@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2020 11:25:23 -0300 Subject: [PATCH] Updated Differences Between H1 and H2 models (markdown) --- Differences-Between-H1-and-H2-models.md | 21 ++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 20 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/Differences-Between-H1-and-H2-models.md b/Differences-Between-H1-and-H2-models.md index eec4131..99cbe39 100644 --- a/Differences-Between-H1-and-H2-models.md +++ b/Differences-Between-H1-and-H2-models.md @@ -1,3 +1,15 @@ +Portapack H1 hardware represents the original design, which is well documented, placed in the public domain. + +Portapack H2 hardware is a custom modification of the original design, made by unknown fans (which at this time are keeping their design notes / documents for themselves) including some upgrades: + +* Bigger screen +* Different navigation buttons +* internal battery +* battery charging circuitry +* better internal Speaker integration + +Note: _There is also an hybrid H1 / H2 model, called the 2020 H1 Model, which is an H1 but with a bigger screen._ + # Audio At a glance, hardware-side, both models feature a **headphone connector** and the same **AK4951 AUDIO / CODEC IC** (You can get the datasheet [following this link](https://www.akm.com/content/dam/documents/products/audio/audio-codec/ak4951aen/ak4951aen-en-datasheet.pdf)). @@ -14,7 +26,8 @@ Portapack H2 circuitboard includes a connector header for easily adding an inter The **AK4951 IC** is rotated 180ยบ and placed more into the middle of the circuit board, allowing for the addition of an extra IC: The ChipStar brand **CS8122S** ultra-low EMI, filter-free, class-D amplifier, for driving the speaker output with up to 3W. -The speaker audio header is switched on/off by the headphone female connector, which includes the usual switch, detecting the insertion of a male plug in it. +The speaker audio header is switched on/off by the headphone female connector, which includes the usual switch, detecting the insertion of a male plug in it. + ## Audio in H1 model @@ -22,3 +35,9 @@ Only the soldering pads for an internal speaker connector header are present. Th **NOTE:** _There is no extra amplifier IC between the speaker pad and the AK4951. The AK4951 includes a speaker amplifier capable of 1W, when powered @5v._ +You can solder a laptop / tablet speaker in H1 speaker pads. In order to enable it, you will need to install MAYHEM firmware, where you can also configure under **OPTIONS -> INTERFACE** the addition of a SPEAKER button on your top status bar. + +### Audio devil is in the Details +Since the firmware is shared between H1 and H2, on Portapack H2 you end up powering up TWO speaker amplifiers: The one inside AK4951 IC, and the extra CS8122S one. + +