On the 5th anniversary of Raspberry Pi, a new Raspberry Pi has been released. It’s an upgrade on its predecessor Raspberry Pi Zero that cost $5 but lacked wireless connectivity.
If you do not know already, Raspberry Pi is a Single Board Computer that revolutionized the industry with its $25 price tag. In last 5 years, Raspberry Pi has gained an immense following and is used by DIY enthusiasts to create various projects.
These projects vary from a simple alarm clock to a smartphone, from a weather display system to full cluster. Most popular usage of Raspberry Pi includes media-center and private cloud server.
Pi Zero W specifications
- 1GHz single-core ARMv6 CPU (BCM2835)
- VideoCore IV GPU, 512MB RAM
- Mini HDMI and USB on-the-go ports
- Micro USB power
- HAT-compatible 40-pin header
- Composite video and reset headers
- CSI camera connector
- 802.11n wireless LAN
- Bluetooth 4.0
The last two features separate it from the Raspberry Pi Zero that costs just $5.
You can watch the announcement video here:
Raspberry Pi has inspired a number of other similar projects. If you remember, a similar device Omega offers a similar product that cost $5 but includes WiFi.
Raspberry Pi Zero W is really a good news for DIY enthusiasts and IoT fans. This will bring out more interesting projects.
What do you think of Pi Zero W? Do you own a Raspberry Pi? If yes, what do you use it for?
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