Product Details
Pimoroni's Pirate Audio Speaker is a fantastic choice for creating a tiny radio, a sound effect player, or even a mini games console. The built - in 1W speaker might not be the loudest, but it adds loads of fun to numerous projects. With display and playback squishy buttons, you can easily control your audio or sound effects. Use the Pirate Audio software to play local audio files like MP3 and FLAC, or stream from services such as Spotify. Pirate Audio is an all - in - one audio board range for Raspberry Pi. It features high - quality digital audio, a sharp IPS display for album art, tactile buttons for playback control, and Pimoroni's custom software and installer, making setup a piece of cake. No soldering is needed; just plug it in to bring your fun audio projects to life. Features include a MAX98357A DAC/amplifier chip, mono audio, a 1W/8Ω mini speaker, push - fit speaker terminals, a 1.3' IPS color LCD, four tactile buttons, a mini HAT - format board, and it's fully assembled. It's compatible with all 40 - pin header Raspberry Pi models and comes with Pirate Audio software. Dimensions are 65 x 30.5 x 9.5mm. It works with any Raspberry Pi computer, including the original Pi 1, B+, Pi 2, Pi 3, Pi 4, and Pi Zero.
Using the Pirate Audio Speaker for your Raspberry Pi is super easy. First, just plug the board into your Raspberry Pi. You don't need to do any soldering, so it's hassle - free. Once it's plugged in, use the provided Pirate Audio software to play local audio files or stream from services like Spotify. The squishy display and playback buttons are there for you to control the audio or sound effects. When it comes to maintenance, keep it in a dry and clean place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or moisture. If you want to move it around, be gentle with the speaker terminals. This speaker is compatible with a wide range of Raspberry Pi models, so you can use it with the Pi you have on hand. Have fun creating your own audio projects!
