The wiring diagram is shown above. The core of the project is the PyPortal. To that we connect a speaker for more volume, and a big switch for a whackable snooze button. For power, you may use a micro-USB wall supply (in the product list) or do what's shown above.

Using a PowerBoost provides a battery backup to maintain the alarm time in the case of a power outage. Instead of a micro-USB power cord, you can (if desired) add a DC barrel jack and power with a matching 5V wall-wart. This also allows the optional USB-A connector on the PowerBoost to be used directly rather than requiring an additional breakout. The PowerBoost then powers the PyPortal through the 5v connection on the I/O connector. The Power Boost comes with a USB-A connector which can be used for a phone changer. Handy for those (like the author) who are used to charging their phone on their bedside table.

You could forego the entire PowerBoost/battery combo and power the PyPortal directly using a micro-USB power source.

If you use the external speaker, remember to cut the small jumper trace between the on-board speaker and the speaker connector. It's labelled "A0" in the image above.