Pimoroni Pirate Audio: Accessories for Raspberry Pi
Pimoroni Pirate Audio: Accessories for Raspberry Pi include a speaker (PIM485), 3W stereo amp (PIM484), line-out (PIM483), and headphone amp (PIM482) for Raspberry Pi. The Pirate Audio is a range of all-in-one audio boards for Raspberry Pi with high-quality audio, IPS displays for album art, and tactile buttons for playback control. This pirate audio also comes with a custom pirate audio software and installer that makes setting up easy.
The Pirate Audio Speaker for Raspberry Pi (PIM485) is a diminutive sound system that incorporates the I2S DAC, amp, mini-mono speaker, high-resolution display, and playback control buttons. This speaker features the MAX98357A DAC / amplifier chip, mono audio, and a mini HAT-format board and is compatible with all 40-pin header Raspberry Pi models.
The Pirate Audio 3W Stereo Amp for Raspberry Pi (PIM484) features push-fit connectors that enable simple connection to speakers. This stereo amp features MAX98357A DACs, switch for stereo/mixed-down mono modes, and 1.3" IPS color LCD.
The Pirate Audio Line-out for Raspberry Pi (PIM483) helps upgrade an existing hi-fi amp and speakers or a set of powered monitors with digital audio. This line-out provides line-level digital audio over I2S, a PCM5100A DAC chip, a 3.5mm stereo jack, and four tactile buttons.
The Pirate Audio Headphone Amp for Raspberry Pi (PIM482) includes an I2S DAC, a headphone amplifier, a high-resolution display, and playback control buttons. This headphone amp employs a PAM8908 headphone amplifier chip, a low-gain/high-gain switch, a PCM5100A DAC chip, and a 3.5mm stereo jack.
Features
- Range of all-in-one audio boards for Raspberry Pi
- Compatible with all 40-pin header Raspberry Pi models
- Mini HAT-format board
- Four tactile buttons
- Fully-assembled
- Pirate audio software
- 65mm x 30.5mm x 9.5mm dimensions
- PIM485
- MAX98357A DAC/amplifier chip
- Mono audio
- Mini speaker (1W/8Ω, attached)
- Push-fit speaker terminals
- 1.3" IPS color LCD (240px x 240px) (ST7789 driver)
- PIM484
- MAX98357A DAC/amplifier chip x 2
- Stereo 3W (per channel) audio out
- Push-fit speaker terminals
- Switch for stereo/mixed-down mono modes
- 1.3" IPS color LCD (240px x 240px) (ST7789 driver)
- PIM483
- Line-level digital audio (24-bit/192KHz) over I2S
- PCM5100A DAC chip
- 3.5mm stereo jack
- 1.3" IPS color LCD (240px x 240px) (ST7789 driver)
- PIM482
- Amplified digital audio (24-bit/192KHz) over I2S
- PAM8908 headphone amplifier chip
- Low-gain / high-gain switch (high-gain boosts by 12dB)
- PCM5100A DAC chip
- 3.5mm stereo jack
- 1.3" IPS color LCD (240px x 240px) (ST7789 driver)
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