Audio Amp SHIM (3W Mono Amp) Pimoroni

DESCRIPTION

A super-simple, slimline way to hook up a 3W speaker to your Raspberry Pi! Output punchy digital I2S audio whilst leaving your GPIO pins conveniently accessible.

This addon has been designed with a clever friction fit header which slips handily over your GPIO pins to be sandwiched between the Raspberry Pi and a HAT requiring zero soldering making it easily removable.

The MAX98357A combined DAC / amplifier chip takes high quality digital audio from your Pi and amplifies it so it can be used with an unpowered speaker. The push-fit connectors make it straight-forward to connect up your speaker, whether it’s a bookshelf or floor-standing speaker, the speaker in an old radio, or a teeny tiny mini speaker

Because Audio Amp SHIM adds no extra bulk to your Pi it’s perfect for building into a compact enclosure – you could use it to make a tiny MP3 player to play local files or stream from services like Spotify, give a vintage radio the ability to play digital radio streams or incorporate bleepy noises into your very own retro handheld. It’s also a handy way to add audio output to your Pi Zero or Pi 400!

Please note:

• A Raspberry Pi or speakers are not included with this product.

FEATURES

• MAX98357A DAC / amplifier chip
• Mono 3W audio out
• Push-fit speaker terminals
• SHIM-format board with friction-fit connectors
• 2x mounting holes (M2.5) for if you want to secure everything together with bolts
• Fully-assembled
• No soldering required
• Compatible with all 40-pin header Raspberry Pi models
• Dimensions: 63.3 x 15.2 x 5.4mm (L x W x D, including speaker connector)

RESOURCES

• Pirate Audio Software and Installer
• Getting Started Tutorial
• Detailed Instructions
• MAX98357A DAC / amplifier chip (datasheet)