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Raspberry Pi Zero W Reviews

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I have successfully managed to own all generations of the Pi, the Zero W is possibly the most useful for those embedded applications that require just the right amount of processing. Along with Raspian Pixel i can achieve pretty much anything that i could possibly want.
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Posted 7 years ago
I loved the original Pi Zero, but to get the most out of it, I had to buy a USB hub, with external power. With this I can connect to wifi and have a keyboard plugged into edit code. I soldered my own GPIO header onto them, as I want to utilise the pins to control relays and the like. I'm just about to get into PWM / stepper motors so I can build a curtain / blind closer (I wonder if you can get a kit?) The current Zero's have FauxMo controlling ceiling lights, as hue bulbs are about £15 each, if you have a fitting with three of more bulbs, it's cheaper to buy standard leds and control them this way (unless dimming is a must for you). The new Zero W cuts down on the size of the total package needed, all I need is a PSU, a PiZeroW and the relay module, this cuts out the need for a USB adaptor (micro to single USB A) and a wifi dongle. I'm sure whatever project you are into, the inbuilt wifi will be more convenient, and for some, the bluetooth too.
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Posted 7 years ago
I bought this to replace my existing zero and USB WiFi. After doing an upgrade/update of my o.s. everything worked great
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Posted 7 years ago
This is a perfect improvment of the previous model, the lack of wireless communication is now a thing of the past. With WiFi+Bluetooth most of all projects are now convertible without extra external hardware.
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Posted 7 years ago
The Pi Zero was useful for low power, low cost projects but the added wireless conectivity makes all the difference, freeing up the USB connection for other uses. I now think it is cost efective to use one Pi Zero W per 3D printer using OctoPi.
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Posted 7 years ago
With WiFi and Bluetooth onboard, there's no need for a dongle, keeping the foot print down. The Pi zero was already a great product, now it's even better!
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Posted 7 years ago
Just remember to update Raspian first if you want to attach a camera or use the onboard wifi adapter.
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Posted 7 years ago
Perfect and fast delivery! I loaded the OS and it worked right away. Now in use with RPi Cam Web Interface as security cam.
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Posted 7 years ago