Pump out some cool beats with the Pirate Audio Speaker! This small yet powerful sound system comes with an I2S DAC, an amplifier, a mini mono speaker, a high - resolution display, and easy - to - use playback control buttons. It's ideal 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 a lot of fun to various projects. You can quickly control your audio or sound effects using the display and playback buttons. Use our Pirate Audio software to play local audio files like MP3 and FLAC, or stream from services such as Spotify. Pirate Audio is a series of all - in - one audio boards for Raspberry Pi. It offers high - quality digital audio, a sharp IPS display for showing album art, tactile buttons for playback control, and our custom software and installer to make setup a snap. Features include a MAX98357A DAC/amplifier chip, mono audio, a 1W/8Ω attached mini speaker, push - fit speaker terminals, a 1.3' IPS color LCD (240x240px), four tactile buttons, a mini HAT - format board, full assembly, compatibility with all 40 - pin header Raspberry Pi models, and Pirate Audio software. It measures 65x30.5x9.5mm. Our software and installer set up the Python library for the LCD, configure I2S audio and SPI, and install Mopidy and our custom plugins for displaying album art and track info and using the buttons for playback control. To get started, set up an SD card with the latest Raspbian, connect to Wi - Fi or a wired network, open a terminal and run some commands, and then reboot your Pi. More detailed instructions can be found at https://github.com/pimoroni/pirate - audio/tree/master/mopidy. Note that the installer does most of the work, but if you're a hacker, you might need to know about DAC configuration, enabling pins, button connections, and SPI settings. If using with a Pibow Coupé case, you'll need a booster header.
Using the Pirate Audio Speaker is a breeze. First, set up your SD card with the latest Raspbian. Then, connect your Raspberry Pi to Wi - Fi or a wired network. Open a terminal and follow the commands provided to install the software. After installation, reboot your Pi. Once it's up and running, you can use the playback control buttons on the speaker to manage your audio. You can play local audio files or stream from services like Spotify. When it comes to maintenance, keep the speaker in a dry and clean place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures. If you want to configure the DAC or use it with a Pibow Coupé case, make sure to follow the instructions carefully. The installer takes care of most technical settings, but if you're tinkering, remember about the DAC enable pin and button connections. Have fun creating your own audio projects with this awesome speaker!
