Question about the ReSpeaker 2 Mic Array

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#1

Hey everyone,

Just wondering, I want to make a smart speaker as a project and I am looking for a microphone HAT.

Is the ReSpeaker 2 Mic Array compatible with the Raspberry Pi 5? I know it’s compatible in terms of hardware, but is it compatible in terms of software too?

Thanks in advance

#2

I2S and I2C kernel modules should be enabled. This can be done through the raspi-config tool.
You also may need to install and configure the ALSA (Advanced Linux Sound Architecture) drivers for proper audio handling.

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#3

I’m using the official active cooler with it. Do you reckon I’d need a stackable header in order to fit the HAT?

Thanks in advance

#4

I’m running into issues regarding the driver (downloading from the seeedstudio GitHub (I believe the driver is seeedstudio soundcard or something similar))

Should I be using another driver?

Thanks in advance

#5

I seem to be able to fit the boards without a stackable header, but it isn’t pressed in all the way.