Orange Pi Zero (512 MB DDR3 RAM)

With the growing popularity of single-board computers like Raspberry Pi and Arduino, it’s no surprise that affordable alternatives like the Orange Pi Zero (512 MB DDR3 RAM) are taking the world by storm, offering almost identical functionality and power, but at a substantially lower cost. This is why these boards are such a great investment for people who love experimenting with or Prototyping, as Makers no longer need to spend a small fortune to build quality projects, and can instead rely on generic boards to produce equally functional devices, gadgets and machines.

The demand for alternative boards like these are due to the fact that many people don’t have the spare capital to buy an expensive board, and as such are looking for cheaper alternatives – which suppliers have taken notice of and begun serious development on a wide range of similar boards. The Orange Pi Zero is one of these alternatives, and is based on Raspberry Pi technology, utilising the AllWinner H2+ Quad Core Cortex A7 with 512MB of DDR3 RAM, with included WiFi and USB ports, as well as a host of other features to add functionality and ease of use for Makers.

Typical Applications for the Orange Pi Zero (512 MB DDR3 RAM):

Thanks to the wide functionality and affordability of the Orange Pi Zero (512 MB DDR3 RAM), this single-board computer can be used for almost any basic to advanced Electronics project. From building a game arcade filled with free ROMs and games from the past, to creating network handling systems that manage traffic or interface with a central server, these boards open up an impressive number of exciting opportunities for Makers who are eager to experiment and prototype with powerful Development Boards.

Additional Resources

Beginners Guide to the Orange Pi Zero

Orange Pi Community Forum

Armbian Development Community

Orange Pi Website

OctoPrint on an Orange Pi Zero (Forum Thread)