Hey Mr. DJ! Turn up that Raspberry Pi mix to the max with this cute 3W Stereo Amplifier Bonnet for Raspberry Pi. (It's not big enough to be an official HAT, so we called it a bonnet, you see?) It's the exact same size as a Raspberry Pi Zero but works with any and all Raspberry Pi computers with a 2x20 connector - A+, B+, Zero, Pi 2, Pi 3, Pi 4, etc. It's been tested out with Raspbian (the official operating system) and Retropie.
This Bonnet uses I2S a digital sound standard, so you get really crisp audio. The digital data goes right into the amplifier so there's no static like you hear from the headphone jack. And it's super easy to get started. Just plug in any 4Ω to 8Ω speakers, up to 3 Watts, run our installer script on any Raspberry Pi, reboot and you're ready to jam!
Each order comes as a fully tested and assembled PCB and 2x extra terminal blocks. No soldering required if you're using Adafruit's 3 Watt speaker set, just plug and play.
Adafruit's tutorial will get you set up with instructions, you'll be rockin' out in 15 minutes.
Don't forget to make sure you have a good strong 5V power supply - especially if you're using the 3W 4 ohm speakers!
Pi and speakers not included!
The terminal blocks included with your product may be blue or black.
Technical Details
Instructions, datasheets, schematics, files, Fritzing object and more in the product guide
Revision History:
- As of June 24, 2022 - We have added some breakout pads to the PCB to make configuration and muting easier for advanced users
- As of March 16, 2018 This bonnet now comes with the 2x20 female header already soldered on
Product Dimensions: 65.0mm x 30.0mm x 7.2mm / 2.6" x 1.2" x 0.3"
Product Weight: 7.4g / 0.3oz
