Pimoroni Pirate Radio - Pi Zero W Project Kit

Build your very own internet-connected radio with the Pirate Radio Kit!This kit has everything* you'll need, including a Pi Zero W, new pHAT BEAT DAC and stereo amp, a 5W speaker, and a beautifully retro acrylic enclosure. It'll take you around 30 minutes to assemble everything** (check out the assembly guide for details).Kit contents*Pi Zero WpHAT BEAT DAC and stereo amp. with VU meter and six buttonsMale and female 2x20 pin headersSingle 5W 4Ω speakerBlue acrylic enclosure***50cm USB A to micro-B cableUSB A (female) to micro B (male) adaptorMini to full-size HDMI adaptorSticker sheet (personalise your Pirate Radio!)Comes in a reusable kit box*Just add your own micro-SD cardThis kit takes advantage of the built-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth on the Pi Zero W, meaning that there's no longer any need for a USB Wi-Fi dongle.There are three different software projects for your Pirate Radio: an internet radio, a Spotify streaming box, or an AirPlay speaker.Features Dual I2S DAC/amplifiers (MAX98357A) 3W per channel 2x push fit speaker terminals DIP switch to select blended mono or stereo modes 16 RGB LED pixels (APA102) in 2 rows of 8 6 edge-mounted push buttons Software installer and ALSA VU meter plugin 5W 4Ω speaker with pre-soldered wires 3-layer blue acrylic enclosure Pi Zero W with single core CPU and built-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth Adaptor kit 50cm USB A to micro-B cable (power your Pi from an existing charger or computer) Python library Female and male headers require soldering SoftwarePimoroni provides a nifty one-line installer will get your pHAT BEAT configured and install our VU meter plugin for ALSA that uses the RGB LEDs on pHAT BEAT to display sound levels.There is a Python library to allow you to control the LEDs independently, if you wish, and to program the buttons to do whatever you wish.   Assembly tutorial How to assemble your Pirate Radio kit Notes **Note that this is a soldering project, although you could use one of no-solder hammer headers! micro-SD card not provided Assembled size of Pirate Radio is 135x85x70mm (WxHxD).