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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.

40 customer reviews

5 years ago
A bit overpriced in comparison of most other BME680 sensors available online but with this one, you're sure it's working with the Adafruit libraries. I had this issue when buying 2 BME280 sensors from China, one of the two was actually a BMP280 in stead of BME280 so, it couldn't work with the library even if written on the article description as compatible.
by Melvin about BME680 Breakout - Air Quality, Temperature, Pressure, Humidity Sensor via REVIEWS.io
6 years ago
Love the BME680. Very easy to install and the Example files are great for getting started. Have found out from this Pimoroni Forum post : https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/bme680-air-quality-low/6293/9 that the whole AQ subject is very complex, however It's a really interesting topic and one that I am looking forward to understanding better! I'd assumed that it was only detecting VOCs (volatile organic compounds) but there's a hint that it might be detecting other gases. (I'm using a Breakout Garden pHAT with PiZero W, BME680 and 11x7 matrix to show an AQ score.)
by Anne about BME680 Breakout - Air Quality, Temperature, Pressure, Humidity Sensor via REVIEWS.io
6 years ago
I appreciate the thought put into the design of this board. It is nice that the pins line up with the GPIO, it’s easier to assemble and more presentable to have around the house. I also appreciate that their software has a “try” statement that looks for an Adafruit addressed chip as well as this Pimoroni one, since I have a mix of both around. Very good product, very much recommend it!
by Paul about BME680 Breakout - Air Quality, Temperature, Pressure, Humidity Sensor via REVIEWS.io
6 years ago
The board is high quality and easy to mount (on a featherwing proto) - note to Pimoroni (perhaps you could develop sensors already mounted on featherwing format?). The driver software is a little harder to get working than I expected - still can't see have to get the AQI (air quality index) as an output from the Bosch library or through the wrapper Adafruit library.
by Anonymous about BME680 Breakout - Air Quality, Temperature, Pressure, Humidity Sensor via REVIEWS.io
6 years ago
I am glad I lived long enough to see this awesome technology! I was a bit out of practice with the soldering iron but even I managed to sort out the connection to the Raspberry Pi. It is now being used to monitor the environment in conjunction with a ground source heat pump via Home Assistant. Thank you very much!
by Gerald about BME680 Breakout - Air Quality, Temperature, Pressure, Humidity Sensor via REVIEWS.io
7 years ago
Very nice all in one sensor for most basic Environmental sensors. The Air Quality sensor (Gas Ohm resistance detection) does take awhile to stabilize (at least 20 min on first start, about 5 for ones after that). It might get better as I use it more, as I only used it for about 12 hours.
by Chad about BME680 Breakout - Air Quality, Temperature, Pressure, Humidity Sensor via REVIEWS.io
7 years ago
Up and running in minutes after a false start but recovered quickly owing the prompt technical support. Good excuse to refresh minimal soldering skills. Robust module supersedes previous models. Temperature (with humidity) sensors are a dime a dozen, the barometric sensor is an added plus but the air quality sensor is the deal breaker for the price.
by Matha about BME680 Breakout - Air Quality, Temperature, Pressure, Humidity Sensor via REVIEWS.io

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