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.

The 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.

Key Features

• Pi Zero W Included – Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, no USB dongle needed
• pHAT BEAT DAC & Amp – Dual MAX98357A I2S DAC/amplifiers, 3W per channel
• 5W Speaker – 4Ω speaker with pre-soldered wires
• RGB VU Meter – 16 APA102 LEDs in two rows of 8
• 6 Control Buttons – Edge-mounted push buttons for audio control
• Mono/Stereo Switch – DIP switch to blend channels for single-speaker mono mode
• Blue Acrylic Enclosure – Three-layer retro design with sticker sheet for customisation
• Assembled Size: 135 × 85 × 70mm

Ideal For

• Building an internet radio or streaming speaker
• Spotify Connect or AirPlay audio projects
• Learning soldering with a practical, rewarding project

Package Contents

• 1× Raspberry Pi Zero W
• 1× pHAT BEAT DAC and stereo amplifier
• 1× Male and 1× female 2×20 pin headers
• 1× 5W 4Ω speaker (pre-soldered wires)
• 1× Blue acrylic enclosure (3-layer)
• 1× 50cm USB-A to Micro-B cable
• 1× USB-A (female) to Micro-B (male) adapter
• 1× Mini HDMI to full-size HDMI adapter
• 1× Sticker sheet

Resources

• Assembly Guide
• Internet Radio Project
• Spotify Streaming Guide
• AirPlay Speaker Guide
• Python Library & Installer