Adafruit ScoutMakes FM Radio Board - STEMMA QT / Qwiic

The ScoutMakes FM Radio Board offers a hands-on exploration of electronics with its I2C breakout board for the RDA5807 FM radio chip. This innovative board is compatible with both Arduino and CircuitPython, and its seamless integration with SparkFun's Qwiic and Adafruit's STEMMA QT I2C connector standards ensures easy connection and customization.

Key features include a high-quality stereo audio output, built-in volume and bass control, and station presets. Additionally, the RDA5807's Radio Data System (RDS) capability allows users to receive station and song information directly. The board's open source design, certified by the Open Source Hardware Association, further enhances its learning potential and adaptability.

With the provided libraries and example code, this board simplifies the process of building an FM radio. The capability to scan stations and receive signal strength indicators adds functionality, while the soft reset and mute/unmute options offer flexible control. Although accessories such as headphones and antenna wires are not included, an antenna can be easily fashioned from an approximately 770 mm wire.