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Daisy Patch Submodule
Eurorack Module DSP Engine

Features: Description:
• Eurorack Module DSP Engine Submodule The Daisy Patch Submodule is a complete Eurorack
• 96kHz / 24-bit audio hardware module DSP engine. All modular specific circuitry, such
• 64MB of SDRAM for up to 10 minute long audio as Audio IO, CV/Gate IO, etc., is installed onboard.
buffers Simply design your carrier board, and let the Patch Sub-
• Industry Leading Noise Performance module do the rest!
• x12 - Bipolar CV / Potentiometer Inputs (16-Bit)
• x2 Gate Inputs / x2 Gate Outputs / x2 DAC It can be programmed in a number of languages/envi-
Outputs (12-Bit) ronments including C++, Max/MSP Gen~, Pure Data,
• USB Firmware Flashing via Open Source Web and Arduino. These languages can be coupled with
Interface our open source DSP library, DaisySP, for a full fledged
• USB MIDI Capable music synthesis programming environment. In addition,
• Stereo Eurorack Level Audio Input / Outputs there is a multitude of example programs and template
• SD Card Interface code for accomplishing standard tasks such as audio
pass through, reading CVs and potentiometers, MIDI,
Applications: and more.

• Effects Processors (Reverb, Granular, Delay) The slim form factor can be installed on modules as
• Samplers (Sample Player, Looper, Glitch) small as 8HP, and thanks to the header landing pattern,
• Sound Generators (VCO, Physical Modelling, can easily fit between tactile controls such as jacks,
Drums) potentiometers, and switches. The submodule mates to
• Sequencers (Pitch Sequencer, MIDI Sequencer, a Eurorack carrier board using standard (2.54mm pitch
Gate Pattern Generator) 2x5) headers.
• CV Generator (Random Voltage, LFO, Envelope,
MIDI to CV/CV to MIDI) Take your Eurorack designs to the next level with the
Daisy Patch Submodule.
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when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
this device may not cause harmful interference, and
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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 Table of Contents

Pinout 1
Pinout Tables
• Absolute Maximum Ratings Table 1 2
• Pin Functions Table 2 3
• Electrical Characteristics Table 3 4
Performance
• Noise Floor 5
• SNR : 1kHz Reference Sine Wave 5
Typical Applications
• 1.1 Stereo Audio Input 6
• 1.2 Potentiometers 6
• 1.3 CV Input 6
• 1.4 Gate Input 7
• 1.5 Tactile Switch 7
• 1.6 Toggle Switch 7
• 1.7 Micro SD 8
• 1.8 Stereo Audio Output 8
• 1.9 CV Output 8
• 1.10 Gate Output 9
• 1.11 Power 9
• 1.12 LED 9
• 1.13 On-Off-On Toggle Switch 10
Technical Drawing 11
Landing Pattern 12
Pricing/Availability 13
Why The Daisy Patch Submodule 14
Changelog 15
 Pinout

See Tables 1, 2, and 3 for pin descriptions

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 Absolute Maximum Ratings - Table 1

PIN TYPE Min Max Unit

Positive Power Input 6 17 V
Negative Power -6 -17 V
Input
Ground 0 0 V
5V Output 800 mA
3V3 Output 500* mA
GPIO -0.3 6** V
Audio IO Negative Power In Positive Power In V
Gate Input Negative Power In Positive Power In V
Gate Output 0 5 V
CV Input Negative Power In Positive Power In V
CV Output 0 5 V

* Maximum output current is firmware dependent.

** To sustain a voltage higher than 4V the internal pull-up/pull-down resistors must
be disabled.

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 Pin Functions - Table 2
PIN NAME PRIMARY NAME STM32 Pin DETAIL ALT. FUNCTION
A1 -12V N/A Negative Power Input N/A
A2 ADC_9 PA1 GPIO UART4_RX
A3 ADC_10 PA0 GPIO UART4_TX
A4 GND N/A Ground N/A
A5 12V N/A Positive Power input N/A
A6 5V N/A Positive Power output N/A
A7 GND N/A Power N/A
A8 USB_DM PB14 GPIO USART1_TX
A9 USB_DP PB15 GPIO USART1_RX
A10 3V3 N/A Power output N/A
B1 AUDIO_OUT_RIGHT N/A DC Coupled Audio N/A
B2 AUDIO_OUT_LEFT N/A DC Coupled Audio N/A
B3 AUDIO_IN_RIGHT N/A AC Coupled Audio N/A
B4 AUDIO_IN_LEFT N/A AC Coupled Audio N/A
B5 GATE_OUT_1 PC14 Output Only N/A
B6 GATE_OUT_2 PC13 Output Only N/A
B7 I2C1_SCL PB8 GPIO UART4_RX, PWM (TIM4_CH3)
B8 I2C1_SDA PB9 GPIO UART4_TX, PWM (TIM4_CH4)
B9 GATE_IN_2 PG14 Input Only N/A
B10 GATE_IN_1 PG13 Input Only N/A
C1 CV_OUT_2 PA5 Output Only N/A
C2 CV_4 PA7 Input Only N/A
C3 CV_3 PA2 Input Only N/A
C4 CV_2 PA6 Input Only N/A
C5 CV_1 PA3 Input Only N/A
C6 CV_5 PB1 Input Only N/A
C7 CV_6 PC4 Input Only N/A
C8 CV_7 PC0 Input Only N/A
C9 CV_8 PC1 Input Only N/A
C10 CV_OUT_1 PA4 Output Only N/A
D1 SPI2_CS PB4 GPIO N/A
D2 SDMMC1_D3 PC11 GPIO USART3_RX*
D3 SDMMC1_D2 PC10 GPIO USART3_TX*
D4 SDMMC1_D1 PC9 GPIO N/A
D5 SDMMC1_D0 PC8 GPIO N/A
D6 SDMMC1_CLK PC12 GPIO UART5_TX*
D7 SDMMC1_CMD PD2 GPIO UART5_RX*
D8 ADC_12 PC2 GPIO SPI2_MISO
D9 ADC_11 PC3 GPIO SPI2_MOSI
D10 SPI2_SCK PG3 GPIO N/A
* 47K pullups are connected to this pin. This may have an effect on the behavior when used as UART

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 Electrical Characteristics - Table 3
* The min/max rating in this table represents the expected operating range for the device. Signals outside of
this range will not necessarily damage the Daisy Patch Submodule. See Table 1 for Absolute min/max ratings.
PIN NAME PRIMARY NAME Min Max Typical
A1 -12V -12V (input only)
A2 ADC_9 0V 3V3 0 to 3V3
A3 ADC_10 0V 3V3 0 to 3V3
A4 GND GND
A5 12V 12V (input only)
A6 5V 5V (output only)
A7 GND GND
A8 USB_DM 0V 3V3 0 to 3V3
A9 USB_DP 0V 3V3 0 to 3V3
A10 3V3 3V3 (output only)
B1 AUDIO_OUT_RIGHT -12V 12V -5V to 5V
B2 AUDIO_OUT_LEFT -12V 12V -5V to 5V
B3 AUDIO_IN_RIGHT -12V 12V -5V to 5V
B4 AUDIO_IN_LEFT -12V 12V -5V to 5V
B5 GATE_OUT_1 0V 5V 0 to 5V
B6 GATE_OUT_2 0V 5V 0 to 5V
B7 I2C_SCL 0V 3V3 0 to 3V3
B8 I2C_SDA 0V 3V3 0 to 3V3
B9 GATE_IN_2 Negative Power In Positive Power In 0 to 5V
B10 GATE_IN_1 Negative Power In Positive Power In 0 to 5V
C1 CV_OUT_2 0V 5V 0 to 5V
C2 CV_4 -5V 5V -5V to 5V
C3 CV_3 -5V 5V -5V to 5V
C4 CV_2 -5V 5V -5V to 5V
C5 CV_1 -5V 5V -5V to 5V
C6 CV_5 -5V 5V -5V to 5V
C7 CV_6 -5V 5V -5V to 5V
C8 CV_7 -5V 5V -5V to 5V
C9 CV_8 -5V 5V -5V to 5V
C10 CV_OUT_1 0V 5V 0 to 5V
D1 SPI_CS 0 3V3 0 to 3V3
D2 SDMMC_D3 0 3V3 0 to 3V3
D3 SDMMC_D2 0 3V3 0 to 3V3
D4 SDMMC_D1 0 3V3 0 to 3V3
D5 SDMMC_D0 0 3V3 0 to 3V3
D6 SDMMC_CLK 0 3V3 0 to 3V3
D7 SDMMC_CMD 0 3V3 0 to 3V3
D8 ADC_12 0 3V3 0 to 3V3
D9 ADC_11 0 3V3 0 to 3V3
D10 SPI_SCK 0 3V3 0 to 3V3

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 Performance
Noise Floor
100 1K 10K
0
-12
Decibels (dB)

-60

-102

-126

Frequency (Hz)

SNR: 440Hz Reference Sine Wave - 9.5Vpp

100 1K 10K
0

-12
Decibels (dB)

-60

-102

-126
Frequency (Hz)

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 Typical Applications
For electrical characteristics, see Table 2

Figure 1.1 - Stereo Audio Input application example Jack 1 normals to Jack 2 to maintain
stereo inputs when nothing is connected
to channel 2.

Input Impedence: 100K

Example Parts:
Thonkiconn 3.5mm Mono Eurorack Jack
MPN: WQP-WQP518MA

FIgure 1.2 - Potentiometers application example Available Pins:

CV_1 to CV_8
ADC_9 to ADC_12*

Example Parts:
Alpha 9mm Linear 10K D Shaft
MPN: RD901F-40-15F-B10K-00D70

* When using ADC_9 to ADC_12, use +3V3

OUT (A10) instead of +5V OUT (A6)

FIgure 1.3 - CV Input application example Input Impedence: 100K

Available Pins:
CV_1 to CV_8

Example Parts:
Thonkiconn 3.5mm Mono Eurorack Jack
MPN: WQP-WQP518MA

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 Typical Applications

Figure 1.4 - Gate Input application example Input Impedence: 100K

Available Pins:
GATE_IN_1, GATE_IN_2
CV_1 to CV_8*

Example Parts:
Thonkiconn 3.5mm Mono Eurorack Jack
MPN: WQP-WQP518MA

* When using CV pins for gate signals, the signal

will be read in as an analog value

Figure 1.5 - Tactile Switch application example Available Pins: Any GPIO

Example Parts:
Tactile Switch
MPN: TL1105SPF250Q

Available Pins: Any GPIO

Figure 1.6 - Toggle Switch application example
Example Parts:
Toggle Switch
MPN: 2MS1T1B1M2QES

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 Typical Applications

Figure 1.7 - Micro SD application example No pullup resistors necessary.

Example Parts:
Vertical MicroSD Card Connector
MPN: PJS008U-3000-0

Figure 1.8 - Stereo Audio Output application example Output Imepedence: 100R

Example Parts:
Thonkiconn 3.5mm Mono Eurorack Jack
MPN: WQP-WQP518MA

Figure 1.9 - CV Output application example Output Impedence: 100R

Available Pins:
CV_OUT_1, CV_OUT_2

Example Parts:
Thonkiconn 3.5mm Mono Eurorack Jack
MPN: WQP-WQP518MA

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 Typical Applications

Figure 1.10 - Gate Output application example Output Impedence: 100R

Available Pins:
GATE_OUT_1, GATE_OUT_2
CV_OUT_1, CV_OUT_2*

Example Parts:
Thonkiconn 3.5mm Mono Eurorack Jack
MPN: WQP-WQP518MA

* Output signal will be an analog voltage

FIgure 1.11 - Power application example No bypass caps necessary.

Example Parts:
2x5 Male PTH 2.54mm Vertical Header

Figure 1.12 - LED application example Output Impedence: 100R

Available Pins:
CV_OUT_1, CV_OUT_2
GATE_OUT_1, GATE_OUT_2
Any GPIO*

Example Parts:
3mm LED
MPN: WP132XND

* GPIO require an external resistor

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 Typical Applications
For electrical characteristics, see Table 2

Figure 1.13 - On-Off-On Toggle Switch Available Pins: Any GPIO

Example Parts:
Toggle Switch
MPN: TS-4A-TECQ-H

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Technical Drawing

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Landing Pattern
Dimensions in mm (inches)

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 Pricing/Availability

Availability
The Daisy Patch Submodule is guaranteed to be manufactured and supported until January, 2027.*

Support
For commercial Daisy Patch Submodule support, submit an email inquiry with hello@electro-smith.com.

For all other inquiries, you can reach out on the Daisy Forum, Daisy Slack Workspace, or via the submission form on
our website.

Volume Pricing
The Daisy Patch Submodule is available as 2 variations: the 65MB SDRAM or the 1MB SDRAM variants.

MODEL SKU MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY PRICE PER UNIT

(USD)
Daisy Patch Submodule ES_Daisy_Patch_SM_65MB 50 36.95
100 33.95
250 30.95
500 27.95
1000 24.95
2500+ Get In Touch

MODEL SKU MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY PRICE PER UNIT

(USD)
Daisy Patch Submodule 1MB ES_Daisy_Patch_SM_1MB 50 30.66
100 28.24
250 25.82
500 23.24
1000 20.82
2500+ Get In Touch

* Electrosmith reserves the right to produce Daisy Patch Submodule revisions that may include different parts,
layouts, and any other modifications that may warrant a revision of the Daisy Patch Submodule.

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 Why The Daisy Patch Submodule?

Made In The USA

The Daisy Seed is built by the Electrosmith team in San Clemente, CA. We take pride in knowing that each stage of
our manufacturing process is handled in house so that we can provide the best quality, lead time, and pricing.

RoHS Compliant
Electrosmith manufacturing is 100% RoHS compliant. All Electrosmith products are free from RoHS defined hazard-
ous materials.

CE/REACH Compliant
The Daisy Seed is assembled with parts and materials that are compliant with CE/REACH standards. Design with
the Seed knowing that it upholds the highest environmental standards for electronic products.

FCC Class A Certification

The Daisy Patch Submodule is certified under the FCC Class A license. The associated paperwork is available for
download on our website.

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 Changelog

RELEASE DATE DESCRIPTION

v1.0 1.1.22 • Initial release

v1.0.1 1.6.22 • added colophon, added pricing

v1.0.2 3.1.22 • Updated peripheral numbers in Pinout Table, update noise perfor-
mance information
v1.0.3 3.15.22 • added On-Off-On Toggle Switch typical application

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