Raspberry Pi Zero W $12 (50+% off) + Shipping ($6+) @ Core Electronics (Local AU Stock)

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Raspberry Pi Zero W $12 (50+% off) + Shipping ($6+) @ Core Electronics (Local AU Stock)
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AssociatedCoreElectronics on 05/08/2024 - 20:52 core-electronics.com.au (1363 clicks)
Last edited 05/08/2024 - 20:53

We often get asked by OzBargainers "Can we get a discount for an RPi?". Well, today you can.

This offer is available until stock runs out. We have a larger-than-expected resupply arriving (hence the deal), so the currently stocked ones will sell out at this price.

While it's the smaller Raspberry Pi Zero W, it still packs a punch and is used for many light-weight projects. Especially where power (cost of operation) and form factor are important.

Product Info

The Raspberry Pi Zero W carries the same form factor and specifications as the original Pi Zero and provides built-in WiFi and Bluetooth (4.1 + BLE).

The Raspberry Pi Zero W has all of the Raspberry Pi goodness that you know and love, into a package that's a mere 66mm x 30.5mm x 5mm. It's tiny! Perfect for projects that would otherwise be off-limits to a full-size Raspberry Pi board, the Pi Zero W provides mini-HDMI, micro-B On-the-Go (OTG) USB port, and the ability to add an unsoldered 40-pin header for use with hardware, HATs, and other devices.

Tech Specs

  • BCM 2835 SoC (ARM11 at 1GHz)
  • 512MB of RAM
  • On-board Wi-Fi - 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n (BCM43438)
  • On-board Bluetooth 4.1 + HS Low-energy (BLE) (BCM43438)
  • Storage: micro-SD
  • Display: mini-HDMI
  • Power: USB micro-B
  • USB: 1 x USB micro-B
  • CSI camera connector (requires adaptor cable)
  • Unpopulated 40-pin GPIO connector (requires soldering)
  • Compatible with existing pHAT/HAT add-ons
  • Dimensions: 65mm x 30.5mm x 5mm
  • Weight: 9.3g

Common Questions

What accessories do I need for the Pi Zero W?

What are the main differences between the Raspberry Pi Zero W and other Raspberry Pi models?

  • Smaller and more compact form factor
  • Single-core 1GHz processor vs. quad-core processors
  • 512MB RAM vs. up to 8GB RAM
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth only, no Ethernet port
  • Single micro USB port for data vs. multiple standard USB ports
  • Mini HDMI port vs. standard HDMI port
  • Same 40 GPIO pins but in a smaller footprint
  • Generally much cheaper than higher-end models like the Raspberry Pi 4

What projects or applications is the Raspberry Pi Zero W best suited for?

  • IoT (Internet of Things) projects
  • Home automation systems
  • Retro gaming consoles
  • Low-cost robotics
  • Network-wide ad blocker (Pi-hole)
  • Portable media centers
  • Smart home security systems
  • Environmental monitoring stations
  • Educational tools for programming and electronics

Support

  • Our own support forum - we're full-time engineers & makers
  • ChatGPT is excellent with Linux questions and guides
  • Google - There are countless Raspberry Pi projects and communities to explore.
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Comments

  • AssociatedCoreElectronics @ Core Electronics on 05/08/2024 - 20:55
    +9

    And to answer the inevitable, no discounts are upcoming for other RPi boards from us. But, we'll let you know if and when!

    • caitsith01 on 05/08/2024 - 22:59

      Not even this board with the header attached? (Sorry had to ask)

  • Hornpub on 05/08/2024 - 21:55

    god wish those are usbc

    • xinsnake on 05/08/2024 - 22:04

      I wonder if you can replace it with USB C…

      • pitythekid on 05/08/2024 - 22:31
        +1

        If you mean de-soldering the usb micro, then soldering on a usb-c… the answer is technically, yes. But the realistic answer is: depends on how much you want to torture yourself

  • OzBerghainer on 05/08/2024 - 22:00
    -4

    Would’ve thought this was higher spec than my 2018 pi but nope

    • get-innocuous on 05/08/2024 - 22:45
      +1

      It’s twelve bucks lol

      • Bii on 05/08/2024 - 23:14

        $6 or more shipping fee, used to be $3

    • FabMan on 05/08/2024 - 22:51
      +1

      This is the 2017 model, which added wireless functionality to the 2015's RPi Zero. They did release the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W in 2021, which offers a significant performance boost over the original version (up to 5x) and Core Electronics is selling those for $29.50. The lower cost Zero 1 is still probably suitable for many tasks though.

  • Bubbleshark on 05/08/2024 - 22:09

    Would pi hole work well on it? Or should I get something newer?

    • impoze on 05/08/2024 - 22:12

      Fine for pi hole

      • ldd-mn on 05/08/2024 - 22:14
        +1

        Not sure I'd have my DNS server connected over WiFi personally…

        • rumblytangara on 05/08/2024 - 22:16
          +1

          At this price and form factor, you can run 2 DNS servers for redundancy (which IMO you should be doing anyway).

          And yes, Pi-hole runs absolutely fine on these.

          • Bubbleshark on 05/08/2024 - 22:22

            @rumblytangara: Well, I don't get what you mean but thanks I'll look it up on my way to some tutorial to set the pi hole

            • redpen on 05/08/2024 - 22:56

              @Bubbleshark: A typical home network would just use the router as a DNS server (which itself would probably use 2 or more remote DNS servers). If you're going to use a local pihole, then having 2 local pihole servers would be good if your primary pihole server goes down or needs to reboot.

          • hen dawg on 05/08/2024 - 22:25

            @rumblytangara: How does that work? I currently run pihole on one of these. Thanks

        • Bubbleshark on 05/08/2024 - 22:20

          Would it be a problem in a way of someone to connect to it being near it or is that an issue with people being to access it from the net?

        • trippy on 05/08/2024 - 22:29

          Wouldn't a UBS-to-ethernet work to connect the pi zero via LAN?

          • netsurfer on 05/08/2024 - 23:15

            @trippy: Yes, but pi zero only supports USB 2 so you probably can't use gigabit ethernet.

  • caitsith01 on 05/08/2024 - 23:00

    I use these with a DAC attached to add media streaming to vintage amplifiers. Awesome little things. Wish this was the version with headers.

  • gyrex on 05/08/2024 - 23:07

    Thanks for posting this deal! I picked one up to add to the pile 👍

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