The Raspberry Pi Zero is an ultra low cost and ultra small variant of the original Raspberry Pi. It's tiny, measuring just 65mm x 30mm, and is perfectly designed for embedded applications, wearables, prototyping and any other Pi based tinkering you can think of, on a micro scale! The Raspberry Pi Zero Wireless features on board Wireless Internet & Bluetooth for all your connectivity needs!
The Raspberry Pi Zero features a BCM2835 chipset, overclocked to 1Ghz with 512MB RAM, and the same 1080p video output, so there's plenty of oomph in that little board. It also features the same 40 pin GPIO layout as the Raspberry Pi 2/B /A , which you'll need to solder your own headers to. With it's small form factor and reduction in connectors, the Raspberry Pi Zero only uses ~ 140mA at 5V!
Unlike it's larger brothers and sisters, the Raspberry Pi Zero has an unpopulated GPIO, unpopulated composite (RCA) header and an unpopulated reset header. There's also no DSI screen port, no ethernet, no analogue audio and no full sized USB ports. Instead, the Pi Zero features a micro-USB power port, a micro USB OTG host port (for peripherals e.g. WiFi dongle), and a mini HDMI port for video.
HAT Compatibility Note: The Pi Zero is fully compatible with all HAT breakout boards, as it features the same 40 Pin GPIO as the Raspberry Pi 2/B /A
Raspberry Pi Zero Wireless Features
- BCM2835 chipset, Overclocked to 1Ghz
- 512MB RAM
- Tiny Form Factor: 65mm x 30mm x 5mm
- Fully HAT compatible
- 40pin GPIO (Unpopulated)
- Stream and watch Hi-definition video output at 1080P
- Micro SD Slot for OS
- Tiny Current Draw ~ 140mA at 5V!
- Mini-HDMI for Video
- Micro-USB OTG Host for Data
- Micro-USB for Power
- Micro-CSI Camera Port
- On-Board WiFi
- On-Board Bluetooth
What's in the box?
1 x Raspberry Pi Zero W
You might also need...
The Raspberry Pi board comes without the below items. Have a look at what else you still need to get.
- download install Raspberry Pi OS using Raspberry Pi imager or grab a uSD card with Raspberry Pi OS preloaded
- a USB micro Bpower supply
- a mini HDMI cable or HDMI mini adapter
- an enclosure/case for your Pi Zero
- a keyboard and mouse
Resources- Raspberry Pi Operating System Downloads https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/
Getting Started with Raspberry Pi
- For a step-by-step guide to getting your Pi up and running, check out our online Getting started guide.
- There are loads of projects to get started on with your Raspberry Pi Zero in our learning resources area
Note: Stock is currently available in South Africa for national shipping!
