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

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Raspberry Pi Zero W $12 (More than 50% off) + Shipping from $6 @ Core Electronics (Local AU Stock)
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AssociatedCoreElectronics on 05/08/2024 - 20:52 core-electronics.com.au (6155 clicks)
Last edited 06/08/2024 - 13:28 by 1 other user

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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  • AssociatedCoreElectronics @ Core Electronics on 05/08/2024 - 20:55
    +30

    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
      +1

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

      • netsurfer on 05/08/2024 - 23:18

        I bought the GPIO pins and soldered that to my Pi Zero W years ago, pretty easy. I do have a soldering iron though.

        • caitsith01 on 05/08/2024 - 23:27
          +2

          So do I, I'm just lazy!

      • AssociatedCoreElectronics @ Core Electronics on 06/08/2024 - 12:50

        Hey, they are different upstream products. No discounts on the horizon for Pi ZW w/ headers, sorry.

  • Hornpub on 05/08/2024 - 21:55
    +4

    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
        +5

        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

    • bargaino on 05/08/2024 - 23:21
      +2

      a converter dongle is like $1. Though you'd normally want a short cable to a case-mounted usb-c socket for the project.

    • BigBirdy on 06/08/2024 - 08:58

      You could consider the Orange pi zero 2w

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

      It’s twelve bucks lol

      • bcYield on 05/08/2024 - 23:14
        -1

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

        • LukeS on 06/08/2024 - 02:34

          Buy 2+ units and the per unit shipping fee is <=$3

          • theguwithnoname on 06/08/2024 - 07:49

            @LukeS: Is the snail mail shipping method actually safe? I personally didn't want to risk it since it was only a couple bucks more for tracked.

        • sakana on 08/08/2024 - 10:52
          +1

          I ordered only 1 unit with $3 shipping

    • FabMan on 05/08/2024 - 22:51
      +5

      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.

      • whats up skip on 06/08/2024 - 10:19
        +3

        The pricing of the RPi Zeros is too high these days and they are out of date, but they are really servicing the industrial and education market these days where being consistent is more important than higher performance or lower price.

    • skillet on 06/08/2024 - 13:43

      No heatsink required.

  • Bubbleshark on 05/08/2024 - 22:09
    +1

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

    • impoze on 05/08/2024 - 22:12
      +1

      Fine for pi hole

      • ldd-mn on 05/08/2024 - 22:14
        +10

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

        • rumblytangara on 05/08/2024 - 22:16
          +2

          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
              +1

              @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

            • rumblytangara on 05/08/2024 - 23:31
              +1

              @hen dawg: you mean redundant piholes? just set up a second one, it'll have a different IP address to the original and then you set your DHCP clients to take 2 DNS servers.

        • 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.

            • bargaino on 05/08/2024 - 23:22
              +3

              @netsurfer: You are only using it for DNS, not as a router! I'd trust usb2 over wifi any day.

  • caitsith01 on 05/08/2024 - 23:00
    +4

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

    • sqheaven on 06/08/2024 - 01:26
      +1

      I also have a plan to do so, is it enough processing power to stream Tidal high res? Or should I get a different rPi?

      • caitsith01 on 06/08/2024 - 09:10

        Not sure sorry - I use Spotify and local FLAC streaming both of which work fine.

      • tryingtohelp on 06/08/2024 - 15:55

        Could you please share the workings/any reference doc or YT video pls

    • theguwithnoname on 06/08/2024 - 08:25
      +2

      That's a really nice use case for this. I feel like generally there aren't very many situations where you need just more compute than a Wi-Fi enabled MCU like the ESP32, but not so much that you would need to spring for a full size RPi.

      Feel free to correct me if you have any other interesting use cases for the pi zero :)

  • gyrex on 05/08/2024 - 23:07

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

  • scottb721 on 05/08/2024 - 23:29
    +6

    Used to work with the owner in the RAAF many years ago. Still have a custom box he made me. Clever guy xx
    No use yet but bought a couple :-)

    • andresampras on 05/08/2024 - 23:37

      Whaaaat?
      Tell us more please!

      • scottb721 on 05/08/2024 - 23:53

        ex F/A-18 techs. Rather embarrassed how little I've done since, in comparison.

        • Buyingcrap on 06/08/2024 - 04:19
          +22

          This is why I only hang out with deadbeats, makes me feel better about my accomplishments.

        • andresampras on 06/08/2024 - 17:01

          meh not healthy to compare just one thing too much.

          I'm sure you've done stuff he hasn't

  • chingy213 on 06/08/2024 - 08:02
    -1

    Raspberry Pi OS 32GB Preloaded uSD Card - 27 dollars for a 32gb micro sd card lmao - whats wrong with you

    • cryptowiz on 06/08/2024 - 08:15

      The 16GB version is only $7.90 if you need something cheaper to get you started.

        • cryptowiz on 06/08/2024 - 09:53

          Yes, I've been using that for years. I was just pointing out that anyone beginning with Raspberry Pi (and without a suitable MicroSD card) can get one substantially cheaper than the 32GB version.

          • camr00 on 06/08/2024 - 10:17

            @cryptowiz: Dont get me wrong, I think that $27 is a high price, but it's also a customer paying for convenience of being able to start easily. The flip side of that is that Imager helps solve that convenience challenge.

  • Rob-4x4 on 06/08/2024 - 09:09

    Thanks for sharing.. was after one for a backup pi-hole server.

  • life is suffering on 06/08/2024 - 10:41

    Can someone help me here I’m trying to flash and install os on pi but it doesn’t work at all. I can’t ssh into even though I have setup while installing . Is this a SD Card problem

    • RecklessMonkeys on 06/08/2024 - 11:42

      Did it connect to your Wifi OK? Can you ping it?

      • life is suffering on 06/08/2024 - 12:17

        It connects to wifi( I think ) but I can’t ssh using IP address.

        • RecklessMonkeys on 06/08/2024 - 12:25

          From the machine you're typing ssh, can you go to a prompt and type "ping" followed by the IP address?

    • bdl on 06/08/2024 - 22:47
      +1

      Install dietpi instead, my pi zero w is running well on it. Instructions: https://dietpi.com/docs/install/

  • aligab on 06/08/2024 - 11:02

    I have never had one of these, what are these used for?

    • tempting on 06/08/2024 - 11:45
      +2

      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
      • Educational tools for programming and electronics
  • mhz on 06/08/2024 - 11:34

    Dammit, I just bought one of these yesterday!

  • josnab77 on 06/08/2024 - 12:14

    @CoreElectronics

    Does this case fit Pi Zero W? Or it's for Pi Zero only?
    https://core-electronics.com.au/slim-case-for-raspberry-pi-z…

    • life is suffering on 06/08/2024 - 12:18
      +1

      Zero and zero w are same form factor

      W is wireless so there will be a wireless chip extra .

      Go for it

      • josnab77 on 06/08/2024 - 13:37

        Thanks:)

    • AssociatedCoreElectronics @ Core Electronics on 06/08/2024 - 12:43
      +2

      Sorry if there was a bump in the road! If our payment provider alerts us of high risk, we simply ask the customer if we can adjust the payment amount by up to $1 for you to verify.

      We've found that people who can verify an adjustment never hit us with payment fraud (chargebacks). No surprises given that the person knows the card info, and can view transactions/adjustments.

      We refund the variance within minutes of your confirmation, as shared upfront with you. I hope that helps.

      And we are always exploring better ways to go about stuff - it's a work in progress.

      • Lukebargain87 on 06/08/2024 - 12:53
        -3

        An extra dollar through bank desposit makes no sense to me when i already paid 15 before being asked for the extra dollar, so thats an extra 24 hours wait on top

        • AssociatedCoreElectronics @ Core Electronics on 06/08/2024 - 19:22
          +3

          I see you are back on track in the helpdesk ticket relating to this. All the best!

  • WhatWhoWhyUsername on 06/08/2024 - 13:09

    how hard is it to set up a retro 2 player arcade machine with this? (Super Street Fighter & Mortal Kombat anyone?)
    Please share any reputable guides/websites I can do some researching/reading

    Thanks

  • Phor real on 06/08/2024 - 13:11
    +1

    Can this be used for octoprint for 3d printers?

  • bcYield on 06/08/2024 - 16:00

    This link only shows $10.91 but reversed to $12 at checkout. Possiblely a glitch.
    https://core-electronics.com.au/raspberry-pi-zero-w-wireless…

    • expertreader on 06/08/2024 - 18:45

      10.91 must be excluding gst as you add 10% to it then it makes it $12?

    • AssociatedCoreElectronics @ Core Electronics on 06/08/2024 - 19:09

      Heyo! Pricing is based on your default address, as we have customers who are based in other parts of the world.

      It's also possible that there is a glitch with your default address, leading to an exGST price being shown.

      Nonetheless, GST is added if the destination is to an Australian address on the checkout page.

      • bcYield on 06/08/2024 - 20:10

        It did show $10.91 inc GST on the product page but now it's fixed. I chatted with a support and he said he'd passed to the team.

  • expertreader on 06/08/2024 - 18:46
    +1

    for people wanting usb c and physical ethernet port - the other option is to go with orange pi zero 3 on [aliexpress] (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006966876010.html?spm=a2…)

    • abadacus on 12/08/2024 - 04:46

      Is this the best bang for buck low power option?

  • arst on 06/08/2024 - 19:19
    +1

    Is this good enough for running Home Assistant?

    • bdl on 06/08/2024 - 22:46
      +3

      No

    • opposablethumbs on 07/08/2024 - 11:05
      -1

      Very light versions yes, but better off getting a thin client for anything more complex.

  • john676 on 07/08/2024 - 14:01
    +5

    Must not buy 100 and turn into ridiculous Proxmox node cluster
    Must not buy 100 and turn into ridiculous Proxmox node cluster
    Must not buy 100 and turn into ridiculous Proxmox node cluster
    Must not buy 100 and turn into ridiculous Proxmox node cluster
    Must not buy 100 and turn into ridiculous Proxmox node cluster
    Must not buy 100 and turn into ridiculous Proxmox node cluster

  • Bdawg on 08/08/2024 - 12:15

    Assuming this isn't suitable to make a media player? Can anyone point me in the right direction, I googled it but got overwhelmed with jargon!

  • klrrider1 on 09/08/2024 - 16:07

    I have four Raspberry Pi Zeros.

    I use them to learn Python and to access BBSs.

    • DaiShan on 10/08/2024 - 09:17

      BBS?

  • klrrider1 on 10/08/2024 - 10:53

    BBS - a bulletin board system: a computerized facility, accessible by modem, for collecting and relaying electronic messages and software programs. Also called: electronic bulletin board.

  • godofpizza on 10/08/2024 - 21:56

    anyone know if this a good choice for the arcade machnie jaycar had for sale recently? I really just wanted to run neo geo and mk2.

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/847622

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