Pineboards Piano for Raspberry Pi 5

Features

3.5 mm jack plug

Disappointed by the removal of the audio jack on Raspberry Pi 5? The Pineboards Piano brings back the 3.5mm audio jack and goes even further with a built-in headphone amplifier for a complete, uncompromised audio experience.

RCA output

For Hi-Fi enthusiasts, an RCA line output is integrated, allowing easy connection to your existing audio system. Just plug it in and enjoy enhanced sound quality.

High-quality audio DAC

Equipped with a high-quality digital-to-analogue converter (DAC) from Texas Instruments, the piano ensures faithful audio reproduction. Enjoy 112dB stereo sound with a 32-bit PCM interface and a frequency of up to 384kHz.

NVMe M.2 disk slot

The Pineboards Piano supports NVMe drives in the M.2 format (2230 and 2242) with a custom metal bracket. Quickly and easily add a drive to your setup for increased storage performance.

PCIe slot

With PCIe x1 Gen2 and Gen3 compatibility, you benefit from maximum flexibility for connecting high-performance peripherals to your Raspberry Pi 5.

Dual LED indicators

The Piano is equipped with LED indicators to monitor the power supply ("PWR") and M.2 drive activity ("ACT"), allowing you to easily track the status of your connections and devices.

M.2-compliant power regulation

The Piano offers advanced power management with an integrated voltage regulator that delivers up to 3A from the 3.3V rail, compliant with M.2 standards.

Real-time monitoring

With an I2C interface, the Pineboards Piano provides continuous monitoring of voltage, current and power for optimised power management and accurate diagnostics.

Dedicated I2C EEPROM memory

The Pineboards Piano also includes a HAT ID compatible EEPROM for automatic identification and configuration, making it easy to use.

Contents

The Pineboards Piano comes with everything you need: a dedicated PCIe FPC ribbon cable, M2.5 screws, spacers and a 40-pin male-to-female HAT connector. All you need to do is plug it in and start enjoying its many features.

Whether you're a Hi-Fi enthusiast, a Raspberry Pi project creator, or simply looking for a quality audio solution for your Pi 5, the Pineboards Piano is an essential choice. Combining performance, flexibility, and ease of use, it will meet all your expectations.