All you need to know about the

20 Channel MP3 Sound Board with 2x15W Amplifier

( FN-BC20 )

This will include all the basic configuration files and the parts needed to get the module up and running.

What is needed to get the module up and running
Power supply 12-24 volt (batteries or wall plug)
Battery Holder
9v battery clip (x2)
9v battery holder (x2)

A single 9v can't provide enough power so you need to run them in series. This means you need to connect the negative from one battery to the positive of the second battery then use the two remaining wires and plug them into the module.  

Button or Switch
Toggle Switch
Contact Switch
              SD Card or USB Drive
Comes with a 1GB SD card
Supports up to a 32GB SD card or USB Drive
Different things that can be done with this module
No programming is needed, all you need to do is drag and drop the sound files onto the SD card and apply power.
Great for DIY enthusiasts
Amazing for one-off projects and or prototypes
Easy and powerful sound module
Can work with any computer to load sound files on an SDcard or USB drive
    Configuration for advanced features
 (All changes, including volume, must have a power cycle to take effect (on-off-on))
Pulse interruptible: In this mode, a single negative pulse will start and stop playback. It is possible to interrupt the playback by pressing the same button used to activate it. Once playback is stopped, pressing the button again will restart the sound file. (If more than one audio file is in the folder. The next audio file to be played will be picked/chosen at random.) 
Level hold: In this mode, the negative pulse must be held/maintained to the soundboard trigger for the audio file to complete. The audio file will only playback while the button, or negative pulse, is held/maintained during playback. Once the button is held, or negative pulse, is removed, the playback will be stopped/canceled. (If more than one audio file is in the folder. The next audio file to be played will be picked/chosen at random. Regardless of the last/previous audio file was completed.) 
Pulse Uninterruptible: In this mode, it's not possible to interrupt the playback. Once an audio file is triggered. The audio file will not be able to be stopped/canceled during playback. The playback will only end when the audio file has played in its entirety. (If more than one audio file is in the folder. The next audio file to be played will be picked/chosen at random.) 
Play/Pause: In this mode, a single negative pulse will start and pause the playback. Once an audio file is triggered. Pushing the same button, or reapplying a negative pulse, that triggered the playback, will pause playback; pushing the same button, or reapplying a negative pulse, will to continue the original audio file playback.
Note: The factory default triggering mode is “pulse interruptible". After you shift to another triggering mode, you need to power cycle the board on-off-on, then the new setting will be executed.


How to set up your SD card properly

 

The FN-BC20 comes with an SD card that is all ready formatted as FAT32 files system. So it should not be necessary to reformat it, using this steps below. These steps will only be necessary if you use your own SD card.

For Windows 

1: Bring up Desktop View. If you are not already in Desktop View, bring up Desktop View by pressing the Windows key + D on your keyboard.

2: Open 'Computer'

Open up the 'Computer' window by pressing Windows key + E on your keyboard.

PLEASE NOTE: Save all the files from your SD card that you want to keep to your computer before following steps 3 and 4 below.   Formatting the SD card deletes all the data off of the card!

3: Display right-click options

Your SD card should be displayed in the 'Devices with Removable Storage' section.  Right-click on your SD card to bring up the right-click menu options.  Select Format.

4: Format the SD card

  1. In the Format, window make sure that the correct File System is selected.  It should be set to FAT32 for 32GB SD cards and EXFAT for 64GB SD cards.
  2. Select Quick Format.
  3. Click Start.
  4. Once the formatting is complete, you can close the window.

Congratulations!  You have formatted your SD card.

You are now ready to copy your MP3 files. To see what directory and naming rules to follow when copying your MP3 files to your SD card see pages 3 through 5 of this:Datasheet

For Mac: 
  1. Connect the SD card to your computer by using an external card reader.  Save all the files from your SD card that you want to keep to your computer before moving to step 2.  Formatting the SD card deletes all the data off of the card!
  2. Note – If you’re using a Micro SD card, please insert the Micro SD card into the SD card adapter that came with the card.  Connect the SD card adapter to your computer by using an external card reader.
  3. Also note – Mac OS 10.6.5 or earlier does not support exFAT format, which most 64 GB SD cards are formatted to.  This means that you won't be able to format or use exFAT card on your computer.  In this case, we'd recommend either upgrading your OS to 10.6.6 or later, or using an SD card that's already formatted to MS-DOS (FAT) or FAT32 to complete the below steps.
  4. Open Disk Utility.  To do this, click on the magnifying glass in the top-right corner of your computer screen.  Type “disk utility” in the search box that opens, then click on the “Disk Utility” Application that comes up.
  5. Find the SD card on the left side of the window.  It’ll be named something like NO NAME or UNTITLED.
  6. Click the ERASE tab in the middle of the window.
  7. Next, click on the “Format” dropdown menu.  Select “MS-DOS (FAT)” if the card is 32 GB or smaller.  If it’s a 64GB card, please select “ExFAT”.
  8. A message will appear asking, “Are you sure you want to erase the partition “[YOUR SD CARD NAME]?”  Click “Erase”. Now the computer will delete the contents of your SD card and format it.  You’re all done.
You are now ready to copy your MP3 files.  To see what directory and naming rules to follow when copying your MP3 files to your SD card see pages 3 through 5 of this:  Datasheet