“Been fiddling around with the Zero and Scroll pHAT and it's a lot of fun. :)
For setup I recommend the official WiFi dongle (shame that one doesn't have any activity leds though!) and the adaptors, though using a larger Pi (I used the original model B) for configuring internet access and SSH is recommended, you can then pop the micro sd in the Zero and it'll work like a charm. I hope you guys come out with a WiFi and a USB pHAT for this device, by the way!
The device itself is amazingly small, even smaller than I anticipated. If it were just a bit tinier it would fit in a Gameboy cartridge (imagine designing a portable game device around that!). Operation is smooth, VNC works great, just like the other models. And for just ВЈ4 this is a steal. I'll definitely order more of these once they get back in stock.
Pimoroni has been very helpful and patient(!) with me on their Twitter and mail support when I had questions before buying the Zero and about my order. Will definitely order from them again!”
“While on the connectivity side it is a lot more basic, it means it is less wasteful of both power and space. If you need Ethernet for instance, you can get an ENC28J60 Breakout board and connect it via SPI for example.
This means that you are a lot more in control of the hardware, as it starts off very minimally. The specs are not bad, especially for an embedded project, would be enough for some desktop-like use but its not geared directly for that. It is tiny, I can fit 5 of them sideways along the length of my hand!
For ВЈ4, you cannot go wrong. Do note that the kits that it comes in are more than useful, without having a set of the adapters, you will struggle to even begin using it.
No complaints (except stocking!!!!, I'd happily buy 16/32 of them to build a cluster!!)”
“Although there are many facts about the pi-zero that are disappointing, the fact that it is $5 leaves no room to complain! Pimoroni also was quick about telling me when they were back in stock. For those who were wondering, the pi zero is a lot like the B+ but a much smaller form factor and price tag. For those benefits you loose 4 full sized USB ports, audio jack, and full sized hdmi although audio can be obtained through HDMI or via a hack on the board on the un-populated connection. Another awesome thing about the Pi zero is that it only draws 160ma making it great for battery powered applications! Overall great product!”
“received email letting me know pi zero in stock. Ordered Monday and received it on Wednesday. Cracking service. Can't complain about that. Looking forward to putting it to good use. will defo recommend to other folk”
“I've received the Pi Zero Project Kit w/ Scroll pHAT kit and I'm very pleased with it. RPi zero is good as expected and the rest of the kit is very good quality as well. The scroll phat is neatly put together, the adaptor kit gives all you need. All-in-all A+.”
