# XIAO Lapel Audio Recorder CNC Prototype
## Description
70x50 mm CNC-friendly raw-laminate XIAO ESP32S3 lapel audio recorder prototype with socketed XIAO, dual external INMP441 microphones, LiPo connector, button/status LED, and SD-card recording support. Layout prioritizes hand soldering, replaceable parts, wide traces, and generous isolation clearances over compactness.
## Project Details
- **Owner:** x0f5c3
- **Created:** 5/26/2026
- **Last Updated:** 5/26/2026
- **Visibility:** Public
- **Forks:** 3
## Key Components
### J1 — [Pin Socket 01x07 2.54mm Vertical](https://www.flux.ai/adrian95/pin-socket-01x07-254mm-vertical~b6d.md)
- Part Type: Connector
- Role Details: Left 1x7 female header for socketing XIAO ESP32S3 Sense; makes module replaceable during prototype stage
- Role: Socket
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
**Pins:**
- Pin_1 [pin 1]
- Pin_2 [pin 2]
- Pin_3 [pin 3]
- Pin_4 [pin 4]
- Pin_5 [pin 5]
- Pin_6 [pin 6]
- Pin_7 [pin 7]
### J2 — [Pin Socket 01x07 2.54mm Vertical](https://www.flux.ai/adrian95/pin-socket-01x07-254mm-vertical~b6d.md)
- Role Details: Right 1x7 female header for socketing XIAO ESP32S3 Sense; makes module replaceable during prototype stage
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Part Type: Connector
- Role: Socket
**Pins:**
- Pin_1 [pin 1]
- Pin_2 [pin 2]
- Pin_3 [pin 3]
- Pin_4 [pin 4]
- Pin_5 [pin 5]
- Pin_6 [pin 6]
- Pin_7 [pin 7]
### J3 — [B2B-PH-K-S](https://www.flux.ai/adrian95/b2b-ph-k-s~fx.md)
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Role: Battery Connector
- Datasheet URL: https://www.jst-mfg.com/product/pdf/eng/ePH.pdf
- Manufacturer Name: JST
- Role Details: 2-pin through-hole JST-PH connector for single-cell 3.7V LiPo; battery replaceable and uses XIAO onboard charger/power path
- Manufacturer Part Number: B2B-PH-K-S
- Part Type: Connector
- Package or Case Code: JST_B2B-PH-K-S
**Pins:**
- 1 [pin 1]
- 2 [pin 2]
### LED1 — [LTL-307EE](https://www.flux.ai/vasy_skral/ltl-307ee~a2.md)
- Part Type: LED
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Datasheet URL: https://mm.digikey.com/Volume0/opasdata/d220001/medias/docus/1153/LTL-307EE.pdf
- Manufacturer Part Number: LTL-307EE
- Role Details: Through-hole external status LED; optional because XIAO GPIO21 built-in user LED is also available
- Role: Status Indicator
- Manufacturer Name: Lite-On Inc.
**Pins:**
- A [pin 2]
- K [pin 1]
### SW1 — [B3F-1000](https://www.flux.ai/adrian95/b3f-1000~hh8.md)
- Role: User Input
- Part Type: Switch
- Manufacturer Name: Omron Electronics Inc-EMC Div
- Datasheet URL: https://omronfs.omron.com/en_US/ecb/products/pdf/en-b3f.pdf
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Role Details: Through-hole momentary button for record start/stop or marker input; replaceable prototype control
- Manufacturer Part Number: B3F-1000
**Pins:**
- 1 [pin 1]
- 2 [pin 2]
- 3 [pin 3]
- 4 [pin 4]
### U1 — [INMP441 MEMS](https://www.flux.ai/adrian95/inmp441-mems~b4r.md)
- Part Type: Module
- Datasheet URL: https://invensense.tdk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/INMP441.pdf
- Role Details: External INMP441 I2S microphone, left channel; onboard XIAO microphone intentionally unused
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Manufacturer Part Number: INMP441
- Manufacturer Name: InvenSense
- Role: Audio Input
**Pins:**
- GND [pin 6]
- L/R [pin 3]
- SCK [pin 1]
- SD [pin 4]
- VCC [pin 5]
- WS [pin 2]
### U2 — [Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32S3 Sense](https://www.flux.ai/gokux/seeed-studio-xiao-esp32s3-sense~bw.md)
- Product Info Url: https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/xiao_esp32s3_getting_started/
- Manufacturer Name: seeed studio
- Purchase Url: https://www.seeedstudio.com/XIAO-ESP32S3-Sense-p-5639.html
- Part Type: Microcontroller
- Datasheet URL: https://files.seeedstudio.com/wiki/SeeedStudio-XIAO-ESP32S3/res/esp32-s3_datasheet.pdf
- Manufacturer Part Number: 113991115
- Role Details: Socketed Seeed XIAO ESP32S3 Sense; uses onboard SD-card slot, external I2S microphones, button, LED, and LiPo via BAT pad
- Role: Main Controller
**Pins:**
- 3V3 [pin 14]
- 5V [pin 16]
- D10_A10_MOSI_GPIO9_TOUCH9 [pin 13]
- D7_RX_GPIO44 [pin 10]
- D8_A8_SCK_GPIO7_TOUCH7 [pin 11]
- D9_A9_MISO_GPIO8_TOUCH8 [pin 12]
- GND [pin 15]
- GPIO43_TX_D6 [pin 7]
- TOUCH1_GPIO1_A0_D0 [pin 1]
- TOUCH2_GPIO2_A1_D1
- TOUCH3_GPIO3_A2_D2 [pin 3]
- TOUCH4_GPIO4_A3_D3 [pin 4]
- TOUCH5_GPIO5_SDA_A4_D4 [pin 5]
- TOUCH6_GPIO6_SCL_A5_D5 [pin 6]
### U3 — [INMP441 MEMS](https://www.flux.ai/adrian95/inmp441-mems~b4r.md)
- Part Type: Module
- Role Details: External INMP441 I2S microphone, right channel; L/R tied high for stereo pair on shared data line
- Datasheet URL: https://invensense.tdk.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/INMP441.pdf
- Role: Audio Input
- Manufacturer Name: InvenSense
- Manufacturer Part Number: INMP441
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
**Pins:**
- GND [pin 6]
- L/R [pin 3]
- SCK [pin 1]
- SD [pin 4]
- VCC [pin 5]
- WS [pin 2]
*The full schematic, PCB layout, bill of materials, and interactive design are available at [https://www.flux.ai/x0f5c3/xiao-lapel-audio-recorder-cnc-prototype~gi](https://www.flux.ai/x0f5c3/xiao-lapel-audio-recorder-cnc-prototype~gi).*
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