My Raspberry Pi Zero for 5 bucks

Raspberry Pi Zero - video test

I’ve been contemplating the idea of employing a Raspberry Pi for a pet project of mine. This project requires both audio and video playback capabilities over a sustained period. Naturally, my aim is to keep the hardware costs to a minimum. Hence, the Raspberry Pi Zero, which is effectively a $5 computer (though in actuality, it costs around $20) presents an attractive option. The quality of playback truly exceeded my expectations....

12 January, 2017 · 2 min
Raspberry Pi Zero compared to a dollar bill

Raspberry Pi Zero - unboxing and first test

I received a Raspberry Pi Zero as a Christmas gift! It’s a mini computer that’s even smaller than a credit card - it can easily fit into the palm of your hand. Here’s the rundown of its hardware: It’s equipped with a 1GHz ARM11 core. Contains 512MB of LPDDR2 SDRAM. Includes an HDMI port. Comes with 2 Micro-USB ports. Features a 40-pin GPIO (useful for connecting your own sensors and devices)....

7 January, 2017 · 2 min