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AC6951C Bluetooth Transceiver Module: Teardown, Customization, and Hacking Potential

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The AC6951C is more than just a Bluetooth audio module—it’s a hacker’s delight. With support for both transmit and receive modes, digital and analog audio interfaces, and local storage playback, this module is a perfect candidate for reverse-engineering, customization, and integration into larger embedded systems. This project explores the hardware layout, signal flow, and potential modifications for advanced users.

Technical Deep Dive:

  • IC: AC6951C SoC with integrated Bluetooth RF, DSP, and audio codecs
  • Memory: External SPI Flash for firmware and settings
  • Audio Path:
    • ADC: 3-channel 16-bit, SNR ≥90dB
    • DAC: 2-channel 16-bit, SNR ≥95dB
  • Sampling Rates: 8kHz–48kHz, including 44.1kHz and 48kHz for Hi-Res
  • Power Management: Built-in charging circuit for Li-ion batteries

Hacking Ideas:

  • Custom Firmware: Dump the existing firmware and modify behavior
  • MIDI Over Bluetooth: Repurpose the audio channel for MIDI data
  • Multi-Room Audio: Sync multiple modules for whole-home audio
  • Voice Control Interface: Integrate with ESP32 or Raspberry Pi for Alexa/Google Assistant

Pinout Analysis (partial):

  • Battery: 2-pin 2.0mm pitch
  • Audio In/Out: 3.5mm and RCA interfaces
  • Digital I/O: Optical and Coaxial SPDIF
  • Control: Button matrix and display driver pins

Why Hackaday? This module is packed with potential for hardware mods, protocol hacks, and audio experiments. Whether you’re building a custom audio router, a wireless instrument pickup, or a Bluetooth-enabled vintage radio, the AC6951C offers a solid foundation.

Tags: #Teardown #ReverseEngineering #BluetoothHack #AudioDSP #EmbeddedHacking #AC6951C #CustomFirmware #HardwareMod

  • 1 × AC6951C module
  • 1 × 3.5mm headphones
  • 1 × 5V power supply or battery
  • 1 × Optional: USB drive or TF card for music playback

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  • 1
    Understand the Modes

    RX Mode: Receive audio from phone → output to speakers

    • TX Mode: Take audio from TV → transmit to Bluetooth headphones
  • 2
    Wiring Diagram
    Phone → (Bluetooth) → AC6951C (RX) → (AUX) → Speaker
    TV → (RCA) → AC6951C (TX) → (Bluetooth) → Headphones
  • 3
    Power and Turn On
    • Connect 5V power to Type-C port
    • Long-press the M button to turn on

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