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Cowlacious ISDŽ ChipcorderŽ Recorder/Player Board

NEW CAR/P 300

This device allows you to record/playback a message that is stored on one of the ISDŽ ChipcorderŽ 1700 series chips. The 1700 series chips can be obtained in recording lengths of 20 seconds up to 480 seconds, depending on the sample rate you choose.

The unit has a 5v voltage regulator on board so it can easily be powered by any supply from 9v to 24vDC. The output jack allows you to easily plug in a set of computer speakers to amplify the sound, though it now also has a speaker jack that will drive a speaker small speaker directly.

                      

See an overview of the boards features (this will bring up a PDF document)

Check out some of the NEW FEATURES:

  • Higher quality sound! It now samples the sound at up to 12KHz, instead of 8KHz.
  • Four selectable sample rates 12KHz, 8KHz, 6KHz, and 4KHz. One chip can now be set to provide different recording lengths just by choosing a different sample rate!
  • Recording times from 20 seconds up to 480 seconds (depending on ISD chip used)!
  • New ways to operate the unit:

                Push button

                Three ways to trigger the unit:  switch, motion sensor, or voltage level.

                Micro controller operation using the new easy control interface or the SPI interface for full control.

  • Multiple messages! New Dual Message (DM) mode or Multi-Message (MM) mode. Play one message continuously and different one when the unit is triggered or several messages. Plus direct message access when controlled by the SPI interface.
  • You can now listen to the source while you're recording the sound to the chip, making it easier to start and stop in the right location
  • Microphone option available

This board can be used used to record and play sounds for your prop or use it as a master recording unit and use our player board  to play the sounds in your props. The player boards cost less so you save some money with each prop that you add sound to. We recommend buying the optional ZIF socket accessory if you plan to use it as a master recording unit.

Check out the manual for the CAR/P 300.

Some great sound clips to use with your CAR/P 300 can be found at the Headstorm's site. Look in the "Sound Effects" section.

Also, check out there great Halloween music CD's. They can add some ambiance to your haunt!

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Key Benefits

  • Made for haunters, easily triggered for sound effects for your prop or put it in continuous loop mode!
  • 3.5mm line in jack allows you to easily get great quality sound from your computer or CD onto the ISD Chip.
  • 3.5mm line out jack makes the unit ready for powered speakers to be plugged in.
  • LED's to indicate power, recording audio, and playing audio.
  • Small size.

 

Pricing

Description SKU # Price

 

Assembled unit (without ISD chip)

(Chips must be initialized to work with the Line-In input on this board. All the chips which we sell are pre-initialized.)

Please see the optional accessories at the bottom of this page!

CAR/P300

$38.95

Assembled unit with ISD17120  Chip  (80 Sec. to 240 second recording time depending on the sample freq. that is chosen). Works with the Line-In or Microphone inputs.

Please see the optional accessories at the bottom of this page!

CAR/P300-120

$47.95

Assembled unit with ISD17180 Chip (120 Sec. to 360 second recording time depending on the sample freq. that is chosen).  Works with the Line-In or Microphone inputs.

Please see the optional accessories at the bottom of this page!

CAR/P300-180

$50.95

Assembled unit with ISD17240 Chip (160 Sec. to 480 second recording time depending on the sample freq. that is chosen).  Works with the Line-In or Microphone inputs.

Please see the optional accessories at the bottom of this page!
CAR/P300-240

$53.95

     

Kit with all parts (including initialized 17120 ISD Chip). You get to have the fun of mounting all the components and soldering them to the board!

Please see the optional accessories at the bottom of this page!

CAR/P300-120-K

$39.95

 

Kit with all parts (including initialized 17180 ISD Chip). You get to have the fun of mounting all the components and soldering them to the board!

Please see the optional accessories at the bottom of this page!

CAR/P300-180-K $41.95

Kit with all parts (including initialized 17240 ISD Chip). You get to have the fun of mounting all the components and soldering them to the board!

Please see the optional accessories at the bottom of this page!

CAR/P300-240-K $43.95

Kit with all parts (except ISD Chip). You get to have the fun of mounting all the components and soldering them to the board!

Please see the optional accessories at the bottom of this page!

CAR/P300-K $30.95

Circuit board & programmed microcontroller only. This is a bare circuit board with no components (except the microcontroller) supplied with it.

Please see the optional accessories at the bottom of this page!

CAR/P300-CB $12.95

Cowlacious ISDŽ ChipcorderŽ Player Board

The NEW CAP-200


  
(Above) Cowlacious ISD Audio Player board.

This device allows you to playback a prerecorded message that is stored on one of the ISDŽ ChipcorderŽ 17xxx series chips.

See an overview of the board features (this will bring up a PDF document)


The unit has a 5v voltage regulator on board so it can easily be powered by any supply from 5v to 24vDC. The output jack allows you to easily plug in a set of computer speakers to amplify the sound.

The unit is designed to be triggered by a PET, step switch or other device. It can also be triggered with voltage level trigger sources such as a 5v, 9v, 12v, 24v or 120v AC or DC. Also, a built on motion sensor connector allows one of our motion sensors to be easily connected to the unit for triggering.

Check out the manual for the CAP-200.
 

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Key Benefits

  • Multiple trigger sources
  • Single message, Dual message, or Multiple message modes
  • Ready for powered speakers!

Pricing

Description SKU # Price

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Assembled unit with ISD17120  Chip  (80 Sec. to 240 second playback time depending on the sample freq. that is chosen when recording).

This is a playback unit only see our CAR/P-300 unit to record sounds to the chip.

The main difference between this board and the CAR/P200 is that this is a player only.

CAP-200-120 $29.95

Assembled unit with ISD17180  Chip  (120 Sec. to 360 second) playback time depending on the sample freq. that is chosen when recording).

This is a playback unit only see our CAR/P-300 unit to record sounds to the chip.

The main difference between this board and the CAR/P200 is that this is a player only.

 

CAP-200-180 $32.95

Assembled unit with ISD17240  Chip  (160 Sec. to 480 second) playback time depending on the sample freq. that is chosen when recording).

This is a playback unit only see our CAR/P-300 unit to record sounds to the chip.

The main difference between this board and the CAR/P200 is that this is a player only.

 

CAP-200-240 $35.95

Accessories for above items:

Image Description SKU # Price Purchase via PayPal
Electret Condenser Microphone for use with CAR/P 300.

This is a standard electret condenser microphone attached to a 2 foot cable that plugs right onto the microphone connection on the board.
ACCY-MIC $4.95
 
3.5mm stereo to 3.5mm stereo cable, 6' ACCY-3.5-3.5-6 $4.00
  3.5mm stereo to 3.5mm stereo cable, 1' ACCY-3.5-3.5-1 $3.25

 

3.5mm stereo to 3.5mm stereo cable, 12' ACCY-3.5-3.5-12 $5.00
 
ZIF socket - Zero Insertion Force socket. This socket makes it easier to install and remove the ISD Audio chip. It isn't necessary, but it nice to use when you are first setting up your sounds. It plugs into the existing socket on the boards and can be removed when you have the sound the way you want it. ZIF $10.95
Black AC powered computer speakers.

Actual speakers may vary from the photo.

 
ACCY-SPK10-BLK $13.95
  Initialized ISD ChipCorder 17120, 80 to 240 second chip.

 

ACCY-ISD-17120 $9.95 
  Initialized ISD ChipCorder 17180, 120 - 360 second chip.

 

ACCY-ISD-17180 $11.95
  Initialized ISD ChipCorder 17240, 160 - 480 second chip.

 

ACCY-ISD-17240 $14.95
17xxx Register Editor Allows you to initialize the registers on 17xxx chips for use in our board. It sets the register to allow you to use Line-In audio jack  and monitor the sound as it is being recorded.
THIS DEVICE IS ONLY NEEDED IF YOU ARE BUYING YOUR 17XXX CHIPS FROM A SUPPLIER OTHER THAN US.
ACCY-17xxx-RegInit $25.00
 
Spot Motion Sensor for use with the CAR/P-200 or CAP-200

2 foot cable

Specs:  16 foot max. detection range. 38 Deg. Horizontal detection and 22 Deg. Vertical detection. 3-6 volt operation. Useable temperature is -4 to 140 deg. F.

.433" w x .594" h not counting the leads.

No separate power supply is needed if the unit is plugged onto the CAR/P300, CAR/P 200 or CAP200 motion header pins on the circuit board.

ACCY-MS-SPOT-2 $21.95  
  Same as above, but with 6 foot cable. ACCY-MS-SPOT-6 $23.95
Wide Angle Motion Sensor made by Parallax. Senses motion up to 20 feet away. Our cable is set up for use with the CAR/P300, CAR/P-200 or CAP-200'

2 foot cable

Board Size ( 0.96 x 1.0 x 1.27 in.)

No separate power supply is needed if the unit is plugged onto the CAR/P 200 or CAP200 motion header pins on the circuit board.

ACCY-MS-WDANG-2 $11.95

 

  Same as above, but with 6 foot cable. ACCY-MS-WDANGLE-6 $14.95
Wall transformer to power the CAR/P-300 or CAP-200, 9VDC, 500mA. ACCY-AC-WT9VDC $8.95
              (ST200 and CAR/P300 sold separately)

ST-Audio Board Bracket

(allows ST200 and CAR/P300 or CAP200  to compactly fit together in skull.  Removes need for 2 power supply cables in skull)

Includes non-conducting pre-drilled base plate, custom built power distribution cable, 8" audio connector w/right angle plugs, and 8 nylon screws, nuts, and spacers

ACCY-ST-AB-BRKT $15.95
 

  

 

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