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Small green circuit board with a 1.69 inch 240×280 colour screen, WM8960 audio chip, two microphones, a tiny speaker and RGB LEDs

MCDODO

MCDODO Whisplay HAT for Raspberry Pi Zero W/2W 1.69" 240×280 Audio Display Expansion Board

SKU CH-WGR3-M7RSQ

Adds a 1.69-inch 240×280 LCD, WM8960 audio with dual microphones, RGB LEDs and a programmable click button to a Raspberry Pi Zero W or 2W

  • Product typeSingle Board Computers
  • 69-inch 240×280 LCD gives clear status readouts at a glance
  • WM8960 audio chip with dual microphones and onboard speaker enables voice projects
  • Matching Raspberry Pi Zero 2W footprint keeps handheld builds compact
  • RGB LEDs provide instant visual feedback for scripts or alerts
  • Programmable click button triggers custom Python actions or mouse events

Compact Display HAT for Pi Zero

The MCDODO Whisplay HAT adds a 1.69-inch colour LCD and WM8960 audio to a Raspberry Pi Zero W or Zero 2 W. Dual on-board microphones and a speaker connector enable voice capture and playback. Four RGB LEDs and a programmable click button provide immediate visual and tactile feedback for handheld projects.

Upgrade from headless or basic GPIO boards

Developers moving from text-only serial consoles or simple LED matrices gain a 240×280 SPI screen and high-performance audio in the same footprint. The jump is worth it when a project needs on-device menus, waveform display or voice interaction without extra cables or separate audio hats.

SPI bandwidth and panel size constrain refresh

The 240×280 panel runs over the Pi Zero SPI bus, so full-screen animation rates are limited by serial throughput. Audio quality depends on the WM8960 codec and external speaker choice; the on-board speaker is suited to alerts, not high-fidelity playback. Projects needing faster video or larger viewing areas require a different display interface.

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Price $59.99
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Specifications

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Product typeSingle Board Computers

Questions about this item

Does the HAT share the exact footprint of a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W so it fits inside a standard Zero enclosure?

The board is the same dimension as a Raspberry Pi Zero and is designed to match the Zero 2W perfectly for handheld builds.

Which header pins must be soldered to connect the WM8960 audio chip and the 240×280 SPI display?

The HAT plugs directly onto the 40-pin GPIO header; no extra soldering is required for the audio chip or the SPI display.

Can the onboard speaker be swapped for a larger external one without changing the driver circuit?

The WM8960 amplifier drives both the onboard speaker and an external speaker connector, so a larger speaker can be connected directly.

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