Pump out mini beats with Pirate Audio Speaker for Raspberry Pi. This compact sound system combines an I2S DAC, amplifier, mono speaker, high-resolution display, and playback control buttons in one fully-assembled HAT. Perfect for building a mini radio, sound effect player, or pocket-sized games console. Use the Pirate Audio software to play local audio files (MP3, FLAC, and more) or stream from services like Spotify. The display shows album art and track info while the tactile buttons provide playback control. Key Features Built-in Speaker – 1W/8Ω mono speaker for instant audio output I2S DAC/Amplifier – MAX98357A chip for high-quality digital audio 1.3" IPS Colour Display – 240×240 pixel LCD with ST7789 driver for album art Four Tactile Buttons – Hardware playback controls on GPIO BCM 5, 6, 16, and 20 Push-fit Speaker Terminals – Connect your own external speaker if desired Mini HAT Format – Fully assembled with 40-pin header compatibility Specifications DAC/Amp: MAX98357A Speaker: 1W / 8Ω (included) Display: 1.3" IPS LCD, 240×240px, ST7789 driver Audio Output: Mono Interface: I2S audio, SPI display Compatibility: All 40-pin header Raspberry Pi models Dimensions: 65mm × 30.5mm × 9.5mm Ideal For Mini internet radio projects Sound effect players Pocket-sized media players Retro gaming consoles with audio Getting Started Set up an SD card with the latest Raspberry Pi OS Connect to Wi-Fi or wired network Open a terminal and run: git clone https://github.com/pimoroni/pirate-audio cd pirate-audio/mopidy sudo ./install.sh Reboot your Pi Tip: If using with a Pibow Coupé case, you'll need a booster header to raise the board. Resources Pirate Audio GitHub Repository Mopidy Setup Instructions MAX98357A Datasheet
