Raspberry Pi Zero W

by Raspberry Pi

A tiny, single board computer with wireless and Bluetooth connectivity, perfect for embedded Internet of Things projects. Also available with pre-soldered headers!

The Zero W is a super-small, hackable, ultra-low-cost computer. It uses the same 40-pin GPIO arrangement as its larger siblings, so it's compatible with a wide range of addons - click here to view our extensive selection of HATs, pHATs, mini HATs, wHATs and SHIMs.

To attach HATs (and other things) to your Zero W you'll probably want to solder on a 40 pin header. The vanilla Zero W comes without a pin header, but you can pick up a Zero WH if you'd prefer one with a pre-soldered pin header, direct from the manufacturer.

Pi Zero boards use a mini HDMI port for connecting to a display and microB USB ports for connecting to power and USB devices. You can find adaptors for plugging in standard HDMI cables and standard USB A devices (like keyboards) in our adaptor kit (it comes with a 40 pin header too!). You can pick up a suitable power supply here.

If you're looking for something to protect your Pi, our Pibow Zero W case will safely ensconce it and protect it from bumps and bruises. 

Features

  • BCM 2835 SOC @ 1GHz
  • 512MB of RAM
  • On-board Wireless LAN - 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n (BCM43438)
  • On-board Bluetooth 4.1 + HS Low-energy (BLE) (BCM43438)
  • micro-SD slot
  • mini HDMI for display
  • micro-B USB for data
  • micro-B USB for power
  • CSI camera connector *
  • 40-pin GPIO connector (Zero W requires soldering)
  • Compatible with existing pHAT/HAT add-ons
  • Dimensions: 65mm x 30mm x 5mm

Notes

  • Please be aware that the LED on your Zero W won't light up if there's no SD card or if there's a problem with the image. SD cards that work in other models of Pi are not guaranteed to work in your Zero W, so it's worth flashing a fresh image if you're having problems.
  • You will require at least NOOBS 2.2.0 (27th Feb 2017) or Raspbian 2017-02-27 or newer. The instructions from the Raspberry Pi Foundation here will guide you on how to flash Raspberry Pi OS to your SD card.
  • * The CSI camera connector on the Pi Zero is smaller than the one on full size Raspberry Pis. You may need an adaptor cable if you want to plug in an official Raspberry Pi camera.

8 customer reviews

3 years ago
Bought the Pi 3a+ it to run OctoPrint. I was concerned that 512MB of RAM wouldn’t hack it but it’s works perfectly. Delivery was quick within 48hrs.
by Conor about Raspberry Pi 3 A+ via REVIEWS.io
3 years ago
The Pi 3A+ specification was a good match for my application of installing MotionEyeOS to be used for a security camera and occasionally as a wildlife camera. I have made these with the Pi Zero and the Pi 3 A+ provides a better performance in a suitably compact size. My camera project fitted into a standard 68WX100LX50H sealed, clear lid box. This allowed the camera to be mounted inside to look through the lid to protect it and the Pi from the elements. I also prefer the camera connection this model compared to the zero that is more delicate or prone to connection issues. I was particularly grateful to be able to buy this board at times of short supply at the standard price prior to the shortage. Thanks Pimoroni!
by ERIC about Raspberry Pi 3 A+ via REVIEWS.io
3 years ago
I can't believe how small and powerful these things have gotten! Pint size power! I have been faithfully using Raspberry PI's since the model B, so its been about 10 years now! I have to say that I recon this is one of the best inventions of the century! It can only get smaller and more powerful from here on out! Pimoroni is the best place to get PI'S in general, and the only place to get them at the moment! I used this one to build a MT32 PI to go with another amazing invention, The MiSTer FPGA... Thanks Pimoroni!
by James about Raspberry Pi 3 A+ via REVIEWS.io
3 years ago
Paired with Emu68 this is something my beloved Amiga500 loves very much! :)
by Teemu about Raspberry Pi 3 A+ via REVIEWS.io
4 years ago
While many people will try to always go for the newest or fastest boards - and even overclocking, there are many other times, particularly in audio applications where circuit noise and RF are what you need to avoid. The Pi has long been criticised for the way it shares its Ethernet port with the onboard USB port and the extra USB ports on most Pi's are noisy as implemented as a hub, not individual channels. This is where the Model 3A scores massively. By ditching the noisy Pi's Ethernet implementation along with the unnecessary extra USB ports, you get a board that is very, very quiet from the RF standpoint - ideal for hifi audio HAT's. Add in the lower current draw and you have the ideal Pi for high definition audio. Fabricate a simple HAT-sized screening plate mounted from 2mm copper like I did and you place a virtual Faraday cage screen for your HAT, killing any Pi circuit noise stone dead. Perfect! Forget the 3B and faster but noisy 4, get this and take a giant step on your journey towards audio utopia!
by Neil about Raspberry Pi 3 A+ via REVIEWS.io
4 years ago
Worked spot on for the game emulator I made for my son to show him what games were like when I was younger a lot younger
by john about Raspberry Pi 3 A+ via REVIEWS.io
4 years ago
Excellent, Bought f0r the purpose of powering an MT32pi with the MiSTer hat, rather than use a larger "full fat" raspberry pi. Runs cool and flawlessly, providing an excellent recreation of the Roland MT32 with my MiSTer. Delivery was very fast as usual from Pimoroni.
by Anonymous about Raspberry Pi 3 A+ via REVIEWS.io

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