A 3D-Printed Mini Raspberry Pi Boombox

Perhaps you know on some level that the Raspberry Pi Zero W can be used as an excellent audio streaming device, but would love to see clear…

Hackster Staff
6 years ago3D Printing

Perhaps you know on some level that the Raspberry Pi Zero W can be used as an excellent audio streaming device, but would love to see clear instructions on how to do so. If that sounds like you, then this miniature boombox by the Ruiz Brothers is a great place to start.

Their project packs a Pi Zero W, along with a rechargeable LiPo battery, a Powerboost 1000C, a pair of 3W stereo speakers, a Pimoroni Pico HAT Hacker, and an Adafruit Speaker Bonnet into a fun 3D-printed enclosure, personified with a pair of eyes and a smiling mouth. There are also four soft touch buttons that control volume, mute the audio, or safely power down the Raspberry Pi.

Software setup includes installing Shairport Sync in order to use Apple’s AirPlay service, then setting everything up to boot automatically. While the build is well-documented for duplication, it could also be used as the basis for many other streaming projects. Maybe you’ve got an unused vintage boombox just waiting for an upgrade!

Want to create an AirPlay audio player of your own? You can follow Adafruit’s entire step-by-step tutorial here.

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