{"product_id":"pirate-audio-3w-stereo-amp-for-raspberry-pi","title":"Pimoroni Pirate Audio 3W Stereo Amp for Raspberry Pi","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n\/* Comfortable reading rhythm for the product page *\/\n.product-copy{line-height:1.7}\n.product-copy \u003e * + *{margin-top:1rem}\n.product-copy h2{margin:1.4em 0 .6em}\n.product-copy p{margin:0 0 1em}\n.product-copy ul,.product-copy ol{margin:0 0 1.2em 1.2em}\n.product-copy li{margin:.35em 0}\n.product-copy table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1.2em 0}\n.product-copy table th,.product-copy table td{border:1px solid #eee;padding:.6em .75em;text-align:left}\n.faq-list{margin:1.2rem 0 1.4rem}\n.faq{border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:12px;padding:.75rem 1rem;margin:.6rem 0;background:#fafafa}\n.faq summary{font-weight:600;cursor:pointer}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-copy\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePirate Audio 3W Stereo Amp for Raspberry Pi\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry Pi stereo amp add-on\u003c\/strong\u003e that helps you build cleaner Raspberry Pi stereo audio projects for media players, compact sound systems, embedded playback builds, and custom speaker setups. It is a solid choice for makers, educators, and developers who want a more integrated and professional-looking build using \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pimoroni\"\u003ePimoroni\u003c\/a\u003e hardware and compatible \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/raspberry-pi\"\u003eRaspberry Pi\u003c\/a\u003e or microcontroller platforms where applicable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eWhy choose this product\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStereo output for Pi projects:\u003c\/strong\u003e A practical choice for fuller audio builds compared with basic onboard sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaner integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easier to manage than stitching together separate audio modules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for media-focused builds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits DIY jukeboxes, kiosks, and smart audio prototypes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eWhat you can build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesktop media players:\u003c\/strong\u003e build a dedicated Raspberry Pi music player with local controls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInteractive kiosks:\u003c\/strong\u003e add stereo sound to exhibits, information panels, and installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom speaker projects:\u003c\/strong\u003e create a compact Pi-powered audio setup in a project case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eRecommended add-ons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/raspberry-pi\"\u003eRaspberry Pi boards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCompatible speakers and audio accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/displays\"\u003eDisplay modules\u003c\/a\u003e for menu and playback screens\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/power-supplies\"\u003eReliable power supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eTechnical overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003ctable\u003e\n \u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStereo amplifier audio add-on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaspberry Pi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStereo audio output and media projects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedia players, kiosks, speaker builds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio role\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmplified output stage for Pi projects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eSetup \u0026amp; build tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker matching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose speakers appropriate for your enclosure and listening distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower stability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean power helps reduce audio issues in compact builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermal planning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave enough ventilation in enclosed audio projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePirate Audio 3W Stereo Amp add-on board\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"faq-list\"\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdetails class=\"faq\"\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eWhat is this made for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003eIt is designed for Raspberry Pi stereo audio projects such as media players and compact speaker systems.\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails class=\"faq\"\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eDo I need external speakers?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003eYes. This board is used as part of a larger audio project setup.\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003cdetails class=\"faq\"\u003e\n \u003csummary\u003eIs it better than using separate modules?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003eFor many builds, yes, because it helps simplify integration and reduce wiring clutter.\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/details\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pimoroni","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52436846674209,"sku":"PIM484","price":2207.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1491\/5617\/files\/pirate-audio-4.jpg?v=1773316659","url":"https:\/\/circuit.rocks\/products\/pirate-audio-3w-stereo-amp-for-raspberry-pi","provider":"circuitrocks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}