Raspberry Pi Zero W

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The Raspberry Pi Zero W is a new iteration of Raspberry Pi single board computers, and comes packed with all of the functionality of the original Raspberry, but with added onboard WiFi and Bluetooth capabilities. This means you don’t have to get WiFi or Bluetooth HATs or modules, and can instead jump straight into the wireless communications action without needing any additional components.

Just like the Raspberry Pi Zero, this board includes a microSD card slot, a Mini-HDMI 1080p video and audio output, a micro USB data port, a micro USB 5V power input, a CSI camera connector, an RCA composite video output, as well as the Broadcom BCM2835 SoC that runs at up to 1GHz Dual Core VideoCore IV GPU with 512MB onboard RAM. These features make it a powerhouse of a board, packed into the tiny form factor of 65 x 30mm – with onboard WiFi and Bluetooth now added in to make the deal even sweeter.

Typical Applications for the Raspberry Pi Zero W:

The Raspberry Pi Zero W can do everything the original Zero could, and more, and is an excellent investment if you are an avid electronics or programming enthusiast. The mountain-load of features ensure that it can perform a truly diverse range of different functions for a variety of projects, with the WiFi and Bluetooth additions allowing it to even connect to other devices and the internet without any expansion boards or additional investments.

And while we could list thousands of different examples of how this board could be used, especially in conjunction with the exciting array of different Raspberry Pi HATs available on the market, we simply suggest that you simply visit the Instructables site and feast your eyes on all of the different projects that people have enjoyed with this board.

So, whether you have been waiting patiently for this new board with added functionality to arrive, or are just getting into Making and programming with Raspberry Pi Boards, the Raspberry Pi Zero W is a great investment to help you enjoy the projects you’ve always wanted to make.

The primary aim of The Raspberry Pi Foundation is to enable people from all walks of life to understand, learn and develop our digital world with ideas that actually matter to them. Their single-board computers are designed with an open-source style, while being both easy to use and versatile. This allows people to build their own systems to cater to unique problems within their environment, while allowing them to share with and learn from others who are building similar types of systems – growing and developing the open-source movement in every step of the way.

The Raspberry Pi Foundation also takes their initiative a step further by building accessories like cameras, control interfaces and other products that can be seamlessly integrated into projects, made with high quality components but without the unnecessary frills that many brands choose to add on for “extra value”. This “no frills” approach makes their products more affordable while catering to consumers throughout the world, regardless of their financial condition. In doing so, people in almost any situation can use these products to improve their lives, better the world around them, and help develop both their local communities, as well as online communities of Makers.

Finally, like the cherry (or perhaps raspberry) on top of an already-great Sundae, The Raspberry Pi Foundation utilises the profits that they make to sponsor and host outreach and education efforts, with the intent to help people by making computing and digital development more accessible. They train educators and offer free resources online for people to learn from, giving consumers the power to change the world around them, and ultimately do their small part in developing the ever-expanding digital world too.