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Raspberry Pi 3 Model B $54.45 (or $528 for 10) at element14, Free Case with Orders over $99

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The store element14 have dropped their price on the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B to $54.45, or $52.8 when ordering 10 or more.

They are also offering a free case on ordered over $99 using the code above.

From my testing, shipping appears to be included the price.

Edit: Adjusted price as that they don't include GST until you get to the end of the checkout

The Raspberry Pi 3 Model B builds upon the features of its predecessors with a new, faster processor on board to increase its speed. It also features WiFi and Bluetooth Low Energy capabilities to enhance the functionality and the ability to power more powerful devices over the USB ports.

• Quad Core 1.2GHz Broadcom BCM2837 64bit CPU
• 1GB RAM
• BCM43438 WiFi and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) on board
• 40-pin Extended GPIO
• 4x USB 2 ports
• 4 Pole stereo output and composite video port
• Full size HDMI
• CSI camera port for connecting a Raspberry Pi camera
• DSI display port for connecting a Raspberry Pi touchscreen display
• Micro SD port for loading your operating system and storing data
• Upgraded switched Micro USB power source up to 2.5A

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  • +1

    What was the price for the Pi 3 previously?

    • $55 + GST (so $60.5) when I ordered one in November 2016.

  • +3

    Unfortunately, all prices listed on Element14 are excluding GST - actual cost will be $54.45!

    • Yeah I just realised an updated the deal a minute ago.

      • +1

        Yep - sorry, didn't see the edit until after I posted!

        • No worries

  • +1

    OP, is that you in the avatar, you look like you just scored a bargain?

    • +2

      Yeah that's me at a friend's wedding a couple of years ago :-)

      • +2

        I'd invite you to my wedding if I was having one.

        • +7

          When was your avatar picture taken Scab?

        • +1

          @SwampCrack:

          That was taken by some friends when they walked into my room while I was on a porn site.

          You can see the joy and happiness etched on my face.

  • Not a bad price.
    Been starting to research into getting one and setting up an emulator machine.
    Most prices on eBay from Aussie sellers will cost more.

    • +9

      I put one in an $8 ikea LACK table, and mounted a monitor and some arcade controls in it.

      It's not finished yet (although it is playable), but here is a low-quality photo of mine: http://imgur.com/a/AvvZN

      Using RetroPie to drive it all.

      • That looks awesome but I wouldn't have the space in my place so I'm going to get a Nintendo NES case and put the Pi in there.

        • Hopefully you don't gut a working NES to make it :-)

        • +1

          @Stoz:
          No I've got one luckily from Gumtree at an ok inflated price for collecting.
          Plugged it in and tested all working. Now stored away in the glass cabinet.
          This Pi project is to actually use for retro gaming.

      • Great work OP. Would you mind making a tutorial for this so us non-tech-savvy bargain hunters can follow along?

        • +6

          I mostly followed this guide (free Login / Signup required): https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-80946/l/pik3a-t…

          I used an I-PAC 2 that I already had instead of the Arduino Leonardo, and the BenQ monitor I had was 19" rather than 17".

          Things still to do on mine are:

          • Internal speakers (currently have an X-mini attached with velcro to the under side of the table)
          • Mount 2 SNES controller ports on the side (can be wired directly to the GPIO pins)
          • Shorter power and usb cables so everything fits better
          • Perspex top

          I'm hoping to do a write up of mine when I'm done (could be a few weeks though). I'll link it here or in the forums.

        • @Stoz: that would be cool

      • +1

        That looks brilliant!

        • Thanks! My 4 year old has a great time with it.

    • I wouldn't bother. The input lag is horrendous and really sours the experience.

      You're better off emulating from a more powerful desktop or laptop.

      • -1

        Clearly no idea.

      • A year ago they were getting ~1 frame extra lag compared to Windows 10, but I think things might have improved a bit since then.

        Mine has felt great so far for Super Mario World 1 and 2, but I suppose I should drag out my SNES and CRT TV and set them up side by side to see if I can feel a difference.

        • +1

          I feel a huge difference between playing on the actual hardware and emulating. I have to change the way I play platformers like Mario to compensate.

          I probably shouldn't have said "I wouldn't bother", because I have got my money worth playing RPG's and other games that aren't really affected by input lag.

  • I wonder how many people buy these and never use the i/o pins?

    If so, for less money you can get an Android box with case, power, flash storage, remote control, cables, more RAM, faster, more ports … and capable of booting Linux.
    But I guess the community support is lacking.

    • +2

      People would still rather ran Linux distros than Android on these kinds of devices due to the fact that the source is open. Droid is very closed.

      • +1

        As I said, you can run Linux on many of those Android TV boxes. e.g. LibreElec.

        Its good for Kodi or game emulators. You just lack the GPIO headers. Much easier than trying to use a phone. Phone has advantage of built-in UPS though.

    • +1

      I've got an IR receiver connected to my i/o ports.

      • Android box comes with that included, or you can use a USB one.
        Of course if you want GPIO, the Pi is the way to go. I just think an awful lot of people buy Pis, but never use the gpio.

        • Android box comes with that included

          And limited to what ever shitty remote they bundle with it.

          Thanks to LIRC, I can control my RPi with literally any infrared remote. I've used Apple Remote, 360 and Xbone.

        • @PainToad:
          Yes, the remotes are not great. LIRC doesn't work on them? Pity.
          Mind you, I used to use lirc, but prefer RF remotes these days. No need to aim them.

    • +1

      You can actually connect up to 4 NES, SNES, N64, Gamecube, PSX or PS2 gamepads directly to the GPIO pins. NES is a bit hit and miss as they were designed to work with 5v but the GPIO is 3.3v. Some individual controllers will work, others won't.

      • Don't most people use USB controllers?

        • +1

          Probably, but this allows you to use the original controllers if you prefer the feel of them, without needing a USB adapter in the middle (all you need is a $5 SNES socket).

          For custom projects (like my table, linked above) you can even integrate the socket directly into the project itself.

  • What does it do better than my spare 4G phone with better specifications, touchscreen, camera, AC WiFi and Bluetooth 4.1, 4G, lots of sensors and stuff!? It also has android already installed.

    • +2

      Has better decoding for video, has 4x USB inputs, has ethernet, Ability to run different OS, has GPIO pins for other projects, HDMI out.. Phone is a phone, this is a mini PC.

      • Has better decoding for video, ;
        has 4x USB inputs, ;
        has ethernet, ;
        Ability to run different OS, ;
        has GPIO pins for other projects, ; <—- I accept this one
        HDMI out.. ;
        Phone is a phone and a mini PC!

        Thank you

    • +3

      apt-get update

      • Sudo yum update

        • +2

          Heathen.

        • @PainToad:
          dnf?

    • It also has android already installed.

      That's a negative.

      Wish my Nexus Player wasn't running Android TV. It wouldn't be collecting dust then.

  • Is this UK or China version?

    • Can you explain the difference?

      • +8

        One's from UK, the other is from China.

    • The one I just received from Element14 is made in PRC.

  • +1

    Exactly the same price at Core-Electronics
    https://core-electronics.com.au/raspberry-pi-3-model-b.html

    So how this a deal? Am I missing something?

    • +1

      It looks like you would have to pay $7 extra at Core for shipping?

      Nice to have strong competition in the space though thanks for pointing that out.

  • +2

    have dropped their price on the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B to $49.50, or $52.8 when ordering 10 or more.

    They're not very good at maths… Either that, or they don't want you to order 10 or more.

    • +2

      Thanks jv, $45.50 is the ex-GST price that I very briefly listed in the title of the deal. Fixed now.

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    • Free case on orders over $99 so there's still a deal even if $54.45 is their 'normal' price now.

      • I bought my case for $2.00 shipped.

  • Just bought one with a power adaptor came to total $68 including and delivery.

  • I was about to buy from rs-online, pi3, official case and psu for about $80. This doesn't seem cheaper. RS-online currently has case and pi3 fr $59.90 +gst and shipping is free I think.

    Is this deal better?

    • +1

      Personally, I'd rather deal with element14.

      • Well I am hoping these guys are better than gearbest, but I also might buy a capacitor to fix something so I was going to order from someone anyway.

  • I wonder if anybody in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs is taking advantage of this offer, or if they are close to putting together an order soon with enough stuff for free postage. I need to order about $10 worth of capacitors to fix an amplifier, but the cost of postage ($12.95+GST) is much more than the components.

    I live near Bondi Junction so could pick up from you if not too much trouble. Please PM me if you're able to help. Thanks in advance!

  • +1

    Ordered yesterday at 11:43AM and received today just now.
    No problem with their services at all.
    Now just waiting for the Buffalo SNES controller(eBay Japan), heatsinks and Pi case(Banggood) which will no doubt take over 2 weeks.

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