Pimoroni Pico Audio Pack Stereo I2S DAC Board for Raspberry Pi Pico

The Pimoroni Pico Audio Pack is a stereo I2S DAC board for the Raspberry Pi Pico, built around the PCM5100A DAC with support for up to 32-bit/384kHz audio.

Overview

The Pico Audio Pack is an audio add-on board that provides stereo I2S audio output through two connection options: an amplified 3.5 mm stereo headphone output and a separate unamplified stereo line-out port. The board features pre-soldered female headers for direct attachment to a Raspberry Pi Pico that has male headers soldered with the pins pointing downwards. The Raspberry Pi Pico itself is not included and is shown for illustration only.

Key Features

• Uses the PCM5100A DAC supporting up to 32-bit/384kHz stereo audio
• 3.5 mm stereo headphone output with amplifier
• Separate stereo line-out ports (unamplified)
• Adjustable headphone amp gain switch offering low and high gain settings
• Programmable using C/C++ (MicroPython is not currently supported)
• Supplied fully assembled and ready to use
• Dimensions (HxWxD): 11 x 29 x 53 mm

Applications

The board is suited to embedded audio projects such as music players, synthesizers, and interactive sound installations. It can also be used in portable music players, WiFi radios, and custom audio effects units.

Choose the Pimoroni Pico Audio Pack when you need a stereo I2S audio output board for the Raspberry Pi Pico with both headphone and line-level connections.