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The Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ packs all of the processing and wireless power of the 3 B+ into a significantly smaller package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a 64-bit 1.4GHz quad core processor, 512MB of RAM, fast dual-band 802.11 b\/g\/n\/ac wireless LAN, and Bluetooth 4.2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works great with our HATs and pHATs, and we've got \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/pibow-3-a-plus-coupe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebrand-new Pibow Coupé cases\u003c\/a\u003e, in four colours including \u003cem\u003eRAINBOW!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.4GHz 64-bit quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU (BCM2837)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e512MB RAM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn-board wireless LAN - dual-band 802.11 b\/g\/n\/ac (CYW43455)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn-board Bluetooth 4.2 HS low-energy (BLE) (CYW43455)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x USB 2.0 port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40 GPIO pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull size HDMI 1.3a port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombined 3.5mm analog audio and composite video jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamera interface (CSI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay interface (DSI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emicroSD slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideoCore IV multimedia\/3D graphics core @ 400MHz\/300MHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the ARMv8 processor it can run the full range of ARM GNU\/Linux distributions, including Snappy Ubuntu Core, as well as Microsoft Windows 10 IoT edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll need the latest NOOBS image for the Wireless LAN and Bluetooth drivers to be installed. We sell a \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/noobs-8gb-sd-card\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epre-imaged NOOBS card.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding one of our \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/usb-multi-function-lan-adaptor\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethree-port USB hubs with ethernet\u003c\/a\u003e will let you use additional USB devices and add wired networking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWay faster processing!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe previous A+ had a single-core 700MHz CPU, but the addition of the quad-core 1.4GHz BCM2837 SoC with improved thermals to the Pi 3 A+ gives a huge performance boost. The VideoCore is clocked at 400MHz for video processing and the 3D graphics processor runs at 300MHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNow with fast wireless!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pi 3 A+ now has wireless! It's the same fast, dual-band wireless chip (CYW43455) as the Pi 3 B+, with 802.11 b\/g\/n\/ac wireless LAN and Bluetooth 4.2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless LAN enables faster networking with less interference (although the higher bandwidth has less range), and the new PCB antenna technology should allow better reception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluetooth allows you to use a wireless keyboard\/trackpad without extra dongles, keeping things nice and tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGPIO and layout\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GPIO header remains the same as the previous A+ (and the Pi 3 B+ and Zero \/ Zero W), with 40 pins. Be aware that the new metal shielding on the wireless circuitry and the SoC may cause shorts against larger components on the underside of HATs, pHATs, and SHIMs. In the first two cases, \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/products\/brass-m2-5-standoffs-for-pi-hats-black-plated-pack-of-2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estandoffs\u003c\/a\u003e will help; in the latter, a couple of small pieces of insulating tape or Kapton tape will prevent any shorts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raspberry Pi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17989206507603,"sku":"SC0130","price":23.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/products\/raspberry-pi-3a-plus-3.jpg?v=1542216539"},{"product_id":"power-for-micro-bit","title":"Power for micro:bit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis tiny board has a standard DC barrel jack socket at one end and provides a regulated 3.3V output that you can use to power your micro:bit using the JST battery connector attached to wires coming from the other end of the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might want to use a MonkMakes Power for micro:bit board if you want to use a AC to DC adapter, solar panels, or other sources of power that are not the 3V or so that the micro:bit is expecting. The Power for micro:bit will accept an input voltage of 4.5 to 12V DC from its standard DC barrel jack socket and convert it into a pleasantly regulated 3.3V for your micro:bit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe advantages of using a Power for micro:bit instead of say a USB 5V power supply are firstly that some USB 5V adaptors can cause problems with the micro:bit (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/microbit.org\/guide\/safety-guide-page\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee micro:bit’s safety guidelines\u003c\/a\u003e) and secondly because the micro:bit’s battery connector is connected directly to the 3V alligator clip-able connector of the micro:bit, you can supply other things that are connected to the micro:bit with a lot more than the allowed 90mA. In fact you can supply up to 700mA. This makes the board great for use with things like NeoPixel strips or servomotors that need a bit more current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with micro:bit v1 and v2!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAC Power\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need to power your micro:bit project for long periods of time, then you are going to get sick of changing the batteries all the time. By using an AC adapter (not included, but 6V recommended) you can power  your micro:bit indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHigher micro:bit 3V output Current\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen powered from USB power, your micro:bit can only supply a maximum of 90mA of current through its 3V connector. This means that powering Neopixel LED displays or servomotors that need more current, may not work, or be reliable. The MonkMakes Power for micro:bit boosts this maximum output current to a much more respectable 700mA. Enough to power far more Neopixels (the exact number depends on LED brightness).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUsing Bigger Batteries\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard AAA battery pack works well, but will only last for a few days of continuous use of the micro:bit. By using the Power for micro:bit with a bigger battery pack with a DC barrel jack (you can achieve much greater battery life). For example, using a 4 x AA battery pack should provide roughly 4 times the battery life that you would expect from a AAA battery pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInput connector: 2.1mm DC barrel jack connector positive center connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutput connector: JST-2.0mm on flying leads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVoltage regulator IC: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/LD1117V33.pdf?14244515407396071088\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLD1117-3.3V – datasheet \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monk Makes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21228269830227,"sku":"MNK00074","price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/products\/Power_dabec7aa-4068-4f9b-88b4-61c74adacdfe.JPG?v=1549373315"},{"product_id":"flexible-rgb-led-strip-neopixel-ws2812-sk6812-compatible","title":"Flexible RGB LED Strip (aka NeoPixel, WS2812, SK6812)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese individually-addressable RGB LED strips are great for all sorts of uses: custom desk lighting, music or data visualisation (an LED thermometer?), or art installations. They come in three different pixel-spacings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAddressable LEDs, like these NeoPixel-compatible ones, let you individually set each LED in the chain to a specific RGB colour. You can use a Raspberry Pi, Arduino, micro:bit, or other microcontroller to code them, and there are tonnes of different \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/unicorn-hat\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/pimoroni\/unicorn-hat\"\u003ePython\u003c\/a\u003e, MicroPython (or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/adafruit\/Adafruit_CircuitPython_NeoPixel\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/adafruit\/Adafruit_CircuitPython_NeoPixel\"\u003eCircuitPython\u003c\/a\u003e), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/FastLED\/FastLED\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/FastLED\/FastLED\"\u003eArduino\u003c\/a\u003e, and more code libraries available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese LED strips come in three different spacings—30 , 60, or 144 pixels per metre—and in it's sold in metre lengths, so \u003cstrong\u003eif you order a quantity of 1 then you'll get 1 metre\u003c\/strong\u003e, a quantity of 2 is 2 metres, and so on...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe strips come with a flexible silicone waterproof sleeve, but this can be easily removed, if you like. If your metre length doesn't have a connector on one or other end, then you can use a little blob of hot glue or silicone sealant to seal the flexible sleeve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWiring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note!  \u003c\/strong\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003e30 and 60 pixels per metre\u003c\/strong\u003e LED strips come on 5m reels. If you order less than 5m you'll get a partial reel - this means you're not guaranteed to get a connector on the data in end. We sell suitable connectors separately - check out the extras!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e144 pixels per metre\u003c\/strong\u003e strips come ready-made in 1 metre lengths, so you'll always get a connector on both ends of those strips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wires are as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed: 5V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen: data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite: ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(W x H, with diffuser, approx)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCOM3200 \/ 30 pixels per metre - 11.6mm x 3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCOM3201 \/ 60 pixels per metre - 12mm x 3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCOM3202 \/ 144 pixels per metre - 14mm x 3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/Opsco_RoHS_3_Compliance_Declaration_20211130.pdf?v=1646649498\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/files\/Opsco_RoHS_3_Compliance_Declaration_20211130.pdf?v=1646649498\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRoHS \u0026amp; REACH declaration\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Generic","offers":[{"title":"144 pixels per metre","offer_id":30260032110675,"sku":"COM3202","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 pixels per metre","offer_id":30260032077907,"sku":"COM3201","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"30 pixels per metre","offer_id":30260032045139,"sku":"COM3200","price":6.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/products\/sk6812-rgb-1.jpg?v=1569426951"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/en-eu\/collections\/save-the-world-with-code.oembed","provider":"Pimoroni Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}