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The Audio Amp SHIM is a compact 3W mono audio amplifier designed for Raspberry Pi boards with a 40-pin GPIO header. It uses a digital I2S audio interface and an onboard DAC/amplifier to drive a passive speaker directly, while keeping the GPIO pins accessible for prototyping and stacked boards.
The Audio Amp SHIM is a compact 3W mono audio amplifier designed for Raspberry Pi boards with a 40-pin GPIO header. It uses a digital I2S audio interface and an onboard DAC/amplifier to drive a passive speaker directly, while keeping the GPIO pins accessible for prototyping and stacked boards.
Mono 3W audio output
Digital I2S audio input
Integrated DAC and amplifier
Push-fit speaker terminals
SHIM form factor with friction-fit GPIO connector
Slim, low-profile design
Fully assembled module
Amplifier IC: MAX98357A
Audio Interface: I2S
Output Power: Up to 3W (mono)
Speaker Connection: Push-fit terminals
Supported Speaker Wire Size: Up to 0.75 mm² (18 AWG, tinned)
Compatible Boards: Raspberry Pi with 40-pin GPIO header
GPIO Pins Used:
GPIO 18
GPIO 19
GPIO 21
3.3V, 5V, GND
Mounting Holes: 2 × M2.5
Dimensions: 63.3 × 15.2 × 5.4 mm
Assembly: Fully assembled
Country of Origin: Made in China
Raspberry Pi audio output projects
Compact media players
Internet radio and streaming audio
Retro electronics and handheld projects
Adding speaker output to Pi Zero or Pi 400
Educational audio and I2S experiments
Press the SHIM onto the Raspberry Pi GPIO header
Connect a passive speaker to the push-fit terminals
Enable I2S audio in Raspberry Pi OS
Configure ALSA or install compatible I2S audio software
1 × Audio Amp SHIM 3W mono amplifier board
Raspberry Pi and speaker not included
Designed for passive speakers only
For permanent installations, soldering or a booster header is recommended
Check for GPIO pin conflicts when stacking with other boards
Not suitable for stereo audio output
The Audio Amp SHIM provides a simple and space-efficient way to add amplified digital audio output to a Raspberry Pi. Its slim SHIM design, I2S audio interface, and
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The Audio Amp SHIM is a compact 3W mono audio amplifier designed for Raspberry Pi boards with a 40-pin GPIO header. It uses a digital I2S audio interface and an onboard DAC/amplifier to drive a passive speaker directly, while keeping the GPIO pins accessible for prototyping and stacked boards.
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