{"title":"Pirate Radio - Pi Zero W Project Kit","handle":"pirate-radio-pi-zero-w-project-kit","url":"/products/pirate-radio-pi-zero-w-project-kit","description":"A complete internet radio project kit based on the Raspberry Pi Zero W. Includes a Pi Zero W, the pHAT BEAT DAC and stereo amplifier, a 5W speaker, and a retro-styled blue acrylic enclosure. Assembly takes approximately 30 minutes and requires soldering.\n\nThe pHAT BEAT features dual MAX98357A I2S DAC/amplifiers (3W per channel), 16 APA102 RGB LEDs arranged as a VU meter, six edge-mounted buttons, and a DIP switch for mono/stereo mode selection. Three software projects are available: internet radio, Spotify streaming, and AirPlay speaker.\n\nKey Features\n\n\nPi Zero W Included – Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, no USB dongle needed\n\npHAT BEAT DAC & Amp – Dual MAX98357A I2S DAC/amplifiers, 3W per channel\n\n5W Speaker – 4Ω speaker with pre-soldered wires\n\nRGB VU Meter – 16 APA102 LEDs in two rows of 8\n\n6 Control Buttons – Edge-mounted push buttons for audio control\n\nMono/Stereo Switch – DIP switch to blend channels for single-speaker mono mode\n\nBlue Acrylic Enclosure – Three-layer retro design with sticker sheet for customisation\n\nAssembled Size: 135 × 85 × 70mm\n\n\nIdeal For\n\nBuilding an internet radio or streaming speaker\nSpotify Connect or AirPlay audio projects\nLearning soldering with a practical, rewarding project\n\n\nPackage Contents\n\n1× Raspberry Pi Zero W\n1× pHAT BEAT DAC and stereo amplifier\n1× Male and 1× female 2×20 pin headers\n1× 5W 4Ω speaker (pre-soldered wires)\n1× Blue acrylic enclosure (3-layer)\n1× 50cm USB-A to Micro-B cable\n1× USB-A (female) to Micro-B (male) adapter\n1× Mini HDMI to full-size HDMI adapter\n1× Sticker sheet\n\n\n\nNote: Micro SD card not included. Soldering is required to attach the headers — alternatively, no-solder hammer headers can be used.\n\n\nResources\n\nAssembly Guide\nInternet Radio Project\nSpotify Streaming Guide\nAirPlay Speaker Guide\nPython Library & Installer\n","vendor":"Little Bird","product_type":"physical","in_stock":false,"options":[],"variants":[{"id":6520,"title":"Default Title","sku":"PR-PIM261","price":94.16,"on_sale":false,"in_stock":false,"available_quantity":0,"option1":"Default Title"}]}