Waveshare Speaker for micro:bit Music Player

Description

Waveshare Speaker for micro:bit Music Player is a compact audio expansion module for micro:bit that lets you add sound output, music playback, and interactive audio feedback to your projects. It is designed to make the micro:bit work more like a small music player, while also giving makers and students an easy way to add sound to experiments, robots, games, and classroom demos.

This speaker module for micro:bit integrates the NS8002 Hi-Fi audio amplifier chip, supports volume adjustment, and includes an earphone jack output. According to the official information, it can also be used for Arduino development and is compatible with 3.3V / 5V Arduino boards, which makes it more flexible than a simple micro:bit-only buzzer module.

Features

• Speaker expansion module for micro:bit that adds direct audio output and music playback capability.
• Onboard NS8002 Hi-Fi audio amplifier chip.
• Volume adjustment for more practical classroom and project use.
• Earphone jack output for private listening or external audio connection.
• Supports micro:bit projects and can also be used with 3.3V / 5V Arduino boards.
• Suitable for music demos, sound feedback, educational coding, interactive games, and creative maker projects.

Specifications

Applications

• micro:bit music and sound projects for tones, melodies, and alerts.
• Educational coding demos where students learn interactive audio programming.
• Robotics and maker projects that need audible status output or feedback.
• Interactive games and toys driven by micro:bit.
• Simple Arduino audio experiments using 3.3V or 5V boards.

Product List

1. Speaker for micro:bit x1
2. Alligator clip cable x3
3. PH2.0 3PIN wire x1

Other Content

Dimension reference

Usage note
This module is intended to make the micro:bit become a simple music player more easily, while also supporting broader audio experimentation with Arduino-compatible voltage levels.

Resources

• Wiki / User Guide
• Demo Code
• Schematic PDF

FAQ

What does this module add to micro:bit?
It adds a speaker output path for music, tones, and sound effects, making micro:bit projects much better for interactive audio use.

Does it have a real audio amplifier onboard?
Yes. The official information lists an onboard NS8002 Hi-Fi chip.

Can I adjust the sound level?
Yes. The module supports volume adjustment.

Can it be used only with micro:bit?
No. The official description also states that it can be used for Arduino development and is compatible with 3.3V / 5V Arduino boards.

What related micro:bit expansion board pairs well with it?
If you want easier wiring for broader experiments, you can also pair it with the Edge Breakout for micro:bit.