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15% Off at Pimoroni eg: Raspberry Pi Zero £5.91 @ Pimoroni (Use Code HELLYEAH)

£5.91 Pimoroni28 Aug 16

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topss

28 Aug 16

Update: It's 15% discount site wide with the code HELLYEAH.

Seems to be a decent price.

It's Bank Holiday weekend! Use code "HELLYEAH" during checkout for 15% off your order until midnight Monday 29th (UK time)!

So it's 15% off site wide.

Raspberry Pi Zero is a super-small, hackable, and ultra-low-cost computer.

Unbelievably the super-small and super-affordable Raspberry Pi just got even smaller and even cheaper! Pi Zero is the heart of a Raspberry Pi on a tiny 65mm x 30mm board.

With mini-HDMI, micro-B OTG USB, and the same 40-pin GPIO it still has great connectivity although you'll probably want our adaptor kit to help you hook it up to your existing devices.

Pi Zero Features:

BCM 2835 SOC @ 1GHz

1GHz

512MB of RAM

micro-SD

mini-HDMI

micro-B USB for data

micro-B USB for power

Unpopulated 40-pin GPIO connector

Compatible with existing HAT addons

Dimensions: 65mm x 30mm x 5mm

Top comments

fishmaster to TheHawkowc

28 Aug 16 5 #9

Some ideas:

1. Home automation system
2. Hi fi audio Sonos type system
3. Retro gaming
4. Learning to program (to learn to program you must learn these two topics Algorithms and Data Structures, any other guide on programming is useless otherwise, that is if you want to learn properly)
5. Electronics lab
6 Install and learn to use Linux and the command line (very useful for a range of computer topics such as networking and sysadmin)
7. CCTV system
8. Kod...no way never! :smiley:

Bumpydog

28 Aug 16 4 #16

Dont agree mate.

dmm1000

28 Aug 16 3 #37

You must be running it on a 286 from the 80's.

micpwelsh

28 Aug 16 3 #49

This or a ps4

All comments (91)

adam78654328

28 Aug 16 1 #1

Cheap AF. heat

squeek737

28 Aug 16 2 #2

awesome cheap as chips (no pun intended) got it with the adapter set and 1st class for a tenner cant complain

TheHawkowc

28 Aug 16 3 #3

Would like one. Wouldn't have a bloody clue what to do with it.

HankHandsome to TheHawkowc

28 Aug 16 #4

I got one last year and i was the same - it sat in a box for about 6 months :smiley:

I think i'm just going to go for the easy option and get RetroPie installed on it for some retro games emulation on my TV.

I did get LibreElec, which is a stripped back port of OpenElec, running on it the other night which worked pretty well.

NikNaks12 to TheHawkowc

28 Aug 16 3 #5

https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/

Just install some stuff and play around with it. I used mine as a media player. :smiley:

fishmaster to TheHawkowc

28 Aug 16 5 #9

lpoolm

28 Aug 16 1 #6

thanks, time for another gameboy zero :smile:

stephen0205

28 Aug 16 #7

bought for fun , with adapters

smallclone

28 Aug 16 #8

Good price, but there are a few extra bits needed to make it usable. Best going for one of the kits.

Bumpydog

28 Aug 16 #10

8 works just fine mate.

mutav

28 Aug 16 #11

Thanks... Didn't know about this company. Seems they sell lots of interesting maker stuff

fishmaster to mutav

28 Aug 16 3 #13

They sell stereo audio out which you solder to your PhatDac (I'll give links below), then you have an output to go in your amp, stick some QSB audio speakers (£15 from Amazon, thanks to RustySpoons who originally mentioned them to me) and you have a cheap Sonos style unit for less than £50

https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/phat-dac

https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/dual-phono-connector-for-phat-dac

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SoundScience-QSB-Desktop-Speakers-Technology/dp/B004W269X4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1472376564&sr=8-1&keywords=qsb+audio

fishmaster

28 Aug 16 1 #12

Kodi works as a standard media player. For streaming content via free addons, it's pretty much a piece of crap and that's down to the addons. Also most people have bloated install, with Kodi you should get the standard program and only install the addons you need. For free live streaming of TV channels it's crap, Mobdro is way better. For free streaming of films and music then it's only worthwhile with a paid for subscription. I use Plex and Mobdro for a reason, they work, Kodi is for n00bs and all of them got ripped off if they bought a prebuilt system from someone else. Kodi has the reliability of a drug addict for a partner.

jw021979

28 Aug 16 #14

Thanks. Been considering a Pi3 and Pi Zero for a while for a couple of projects so went for this.

HankHandsome

28 Aug 16 1 #15

Funny that, since i've been running Kodi on my android box for the past year without a peep.

Bumpydog

28 Aug 16 4 #16

Dont agree mate.

Bumpydog

28 Aug 16 2 #17

Totally agree with you there.

Bumpydog

28 Aug 16 1 #18

Oh, and since your not the OP and some of us dont agree, please dont feel you have some right to wreck the thread with endless slights on it.

GlentoranMark

28 Aug 16 1 #19

What do you need to get this to work?

fishmaster to GlentoranMark

28 Aug 16 #27

Wrong question. What do you want to do with it first?

lmryder

28 Aug 16 #20

Been thinking about getting a pi3 for ages but never got round to pulling the trigger. Had to have a punt on a zero at this price!

David23

28 Aug 16 #21

Hmmm, still would prefer the Pi 3 as my first... must resist the zero!

nekoangel

28 Aug 16 #22

Any good links to the home automation and hi-fi bits please?

I keep seeing these.l and love a good tinker but like above just need a push in the right direction.

Blasphemous

28 Aug 16 #23

All gone. Shows as in stock and adds to Basket but it's oos when checking out.

smileypete

28 Aug 16 1 #24

If there's a PC/lappie available, you might also want to have a look at NodeMCU modules which are based around an ESP8266 module with built in Wifi, and are very easy to network. Try googling 'NodeMCU home automation' or 'ESP8266 home automation.'

It comes in a few forms, the most compact being the 'WeMOS D1 Mini', which has a few inexpensive shields available as well:

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/D1-mini-Mini-NodeMcu-4M-bytes-Lua-WIFI-Internet-of-Things-development-board-based-ESP8266/1331105_32529101036.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/group/D1-mini-Shields/1331105_260510439.html

Many more sellers on Ali and Ebay, some with cheaper prices, plus a few UK based sellers on Ebay, eg:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=201639569892
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/D1-mini-Mini-NodeMcu-4M-bytes-Lua-WIFI-Internet-of-Things-development-board-based-ESP8266-by/32662942091.html

onkz

28 Aug 16 #25

NOOO! Said "1 left" as i added it to basket and then said out of stock 10 secs later :disappointed:

fishmaster

28 Aug 16 1 #26

No rules here as long as I don't get in to personal insults with people I'll say what I like.

GlentoranMark

28 Aug 16 #28

Right question.

I want to build a poker clock for my local pub game.

fishmaster

28 Aug 16 #29

Different device but you should be able to adapt the information for the Rasp Pi >

http://makezine.com/2010/06/17/building-a-talking-poker-timer/

Sports Timer >

https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=54165

Archery Clock (may have useful techniques you can adapt/learn from) >

http://www.archeryclock.com/

Arduino based Poker timer again you could adapt to Rasp Pi >

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaFJ1Ol50vc

Szabster

28 Aug 16 1 #30

The k... We don't talk about runs just awful on this. I'd use it for the gameboy project :smiley: I wish I had the time and patience to do it!

GlentoranMark

28 Aug 16 #31

I'm not a great programmer but should be able to create something in Python.

My question is more related to what connections I will need. I'll need a keyboard and mouse, memory card, bluetooth dongle, HDMI lead and power supply - is that it?

I don't want to order these and realise I need something else.

fishmaster to GlentoranMark

28 Aug 16 1 #32

I found those links I gave you in a couple of minutes, your next port of call with regard to your research should be on more specialised forums dedicated to Rasp Pi projects.

Also think about whose creating the project, if it's you then getting everyone else to do the work for you means you didn't create the project, you just outsourced the work to others. It's not a criticism, it's just reality. When I create a project, I get bits of information from others but ultimately I create the project and work it all out. The fun in creating a project and realising it, is that you do most of the work effectively. If you want a poker timer and don't want to create it yourself just buy one off the shelf, it'll save you a lot of time.

It's about decisions and what outcome you want.

1. Anyone can get a kit made up by others and put it together
2. Anyone can get others to do the work for them
3. Not so many people can design and build a project themselves

I'm not making a direct criticism as I said, just how I think about projects myself. I've created stuff before the Internet existed without the help of Google. We have Google people! Think about how amazing that is, but the major disadvantage is that many people don't learn skills they just look up Google, why learn anything when Google knows it all. I think Google has taken the fun out of a lot of things now, I used to look at guitarists/musicians etc and think wow amazing, then you go on Youtube and everyone can do it. People overall are getting better at things that used to be difficult because the dissemination of information is so abundant and therefore easily obtainable. Just about anyone can be excellent these days.

OldEngine

28 Aug 16 #33

I still haven't used mine :smile: Heat for the great price though!

Bumpydog

28 Aug 16 1 #34

No, which is your own experience, which is limited and far from correct based on other peoples experience of the product.

But don't let me or anyone else stop you from defecating on someones thread.

Jimmyboy

28 Aug 16 1 #35

Has anyone managed to set one up as a VPN server using OpenVPN? I've followed several guides (including the one Kate Russell did on the BBC website) but just can get it to work.

fishmaster

28 Aug 16 #36

Why not read the other posts I've put on this thread. We've done the Kodi thing now you need to learn to move on.

dmm1000

28 Aug 16 3 #37

You must be running it on a 286 from the 80's.

fishmaster

28 Aug 16 #38

Nothing to do with lag/slowness as you assume. Anyway I don't like Kodi no one's going to change my mind on that. Let's leave it at that. Cheers.

Bumpydog

28 Aug 16 #39

Yet again we need reminding it's the OP threads not yours.
Oh, Are they as inaccurate as the Kodi one.

BlockABoots

28 Aug 16 #40

Boo all sold out!!. Are these as fast as the RPi2?

mds1256

28 Aug 16 #41

No, these are single core only, pi 2 is quad core

jahmoney

28 Aug 16 1 #42

Why not subscribe to 6 months of the MagPi, http://www.selectps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6_9_56&products_id=646

For £30 you get this product plus more bits and pieces... plus some information on how to actually put it to good use.

xeroc

28 Aug 16 1 #43

Yes I have. Mine has the following features; (1) in order to go through the VPN just change the gateway on your client device to that of the RPiZero. (2) ensures DNS records don't 'leak' (3) built in internet kill switch: if the VPN goes down, then client devices will have absolutely no internet access.

I've not seen any of the tutorials as I'm 'fluent' in linux, so already knew how to do it. If you need any assistance just give me a shout and I'll try and identify where you're going wrong. PM is probably best :smiley:

mikerr

28 Aug 16 1 #44

All gone - thepihut still has them at original price of £6.50 (£4 + 2.50 p&p)
https://thepihut.com/products/raspberry-pi-zero?variant=14062715972

5stargeneral

28 Aug 16 1 #45

You can pick up the Raspberry Pi Zero for £4 (+£2.50 p&p) from here:
https://thepihut.com/products/raspberry-pi-zero?variant=14062715972

Jimmyboy

28 Aug 16 #46

Thank you really appreciate the help. It's been a few months since I last tried to set it up so will give it another go.
If I remember correctly I managed to get everything on the rpi completed ok but just could not get the OpenVPN app on my phone or my laptop to connect. The app on the phone I think said something about a parsing error. I googled it and managed to find someone else with the same issue but no resolution.
I'll give it another go and see what happens this time and give you a shout. Thank you.

I want the vpn set up so I can access my nas remotely and also use my internet connection when out using unsecured wifi elsewhere. Also when people are babysitting for my kids they always have some tv issue so if on the vpn I can use my phone to operate the tv, av receiver and even Fire TV etc.

xeroc

28 Aug 16 #47

Ah, I misread your initial post. You want to set up a server within your local network. You know it's not required to connect remotely to a home network to do many of the things you mention? You could just set up port forwarding on your router and have done with it! Might be an easier alternative :smiley:

DrJogalog

28 Aug 16 1 #48

As you have stated, "you don't like it". That is all, nothing more. Kodi on pi's serve a purpose and not just for "noobs". I have two pi's running in the kids room. They play from a local 6TB store of movies, tv shows and cartoons. They are controlled by ipads/ipods. Works perfectly for what is required. I would use one as the main media server client but they are not able to decode the .265 codecs. I use an MiniMX S905 box for that. A little but nore money but serves the purpose perfectly running librelec.

micpwelsh

28 Aug 16 3 #49

This or a ps4

anteater_sa

28 Aug 16 #50

Hot, thanks have wanted one of these for a while. I'm going to try build a wireless temperature monitor for my beer brewing.

Kebabselector

28 Aug 16 #51

Heat added, picked up a Pi Zero and cable kit (needed another zero and usb cables to solder cables directly to the board).

JoeSpur

28 Aug 16 #52

Can the PiZero handle that well? Without an Ethernet port and all would there be any performance issues?

rasdonny

28 Aug 16 #53

what bits and pieces :smiley:

i checked out the link but only see that i will get - but is that enough to get it up and running?

• A free Pi Zero v1.3 (the latest module)
• A free Camera Module connector
• A free USB and HDMI cable bundle

This offer is for six- and 12-issue subscriptions only (new and renewal orders).

xeroc

28 Aug 16 #54

It can handle that - I use a spare USB>Ethernet I had around. Worked out of the box. Obviously not ideal - but Pis don't have 1000mbps ethernet ports in general anyway even on the RPi3, so you ain't going to get amazing speeds. I only use it for specific devices where full 100mbps throughput isn't essential. I haven't seen any performance issues, but I don't use mine for things like video streaming, which may see it sweat a little bit - I couldn't say.

If you want a VPN set up with RPi I would personally recommend getting a 3, just to solve the ethernet issue and the potential performance degradation. But, Zeros definitely work :smiley: I'm pretty certain that, even on the 3 however, the Ethernet port is shared by the USB bus.

weepats

28 Aug 16 #55

Thanks OP.

Been wanting to buy a Raspberry Pi for ages and mess about with it, so decided to finally bite the bullet and go for this one. Decided to go for the starter kit aswell.

JoeSpur

28 Aug 16 #56

That is correct, I had wondered with Pi 2/3 also but never got a conclusive answer. I do already own a Pi 2+3 but was wondering if it was worth having a Zero solely for the use of Pi-hole and Notrack (and VPN). I currently use the others for media - one I can take with me and the other stays at home :smile:

Jimmyboy

28 Aug 16 #57

Although I asked the question on this thread I actually have a Pi2. Tempted to get another and install retropi and see what that's like.

vaugi

28 Aug 16 #58

What software are you using in this setup? Thanks.

magic_phil

28 Aug 16 #59

For home automation-, Try some maplin remote plug sockets and raspberry strogonanoff for an easy automation solution... I built a scheduling system to switch these on and off... Just lots of cron jobs with a Web frontend. Works great

xeroc

28 Aug 16 1 #60

Probably not if you have the others! Though if you want something portable, obviously the pi Zero might work a little better for you :wink:

DCFC79

28 Aug 16 #61

Which of the kits would you suggest ?

Danosaur1

28 Aug 16 1 #62

hahahahahahaha!
hahahahahahaha!
Are you nuts?

praevalens

28 Aug 16 1 #63

Ffs spent 200 quid at the pi hut the other week.

bobby-gg

28 Aug 16 #64

[/quote]Although I asked the question on this thread I actually have a Pi2. Tempted to get another and install retropi and see what that's like.[/quote]

Retropie is great especially since 4.0 release, dirt simple to use, but you really need the power of a rasp3 to use it on some of the emulators, combined with a £7 USB ps3 controller from asda and a memory card you're good to go

jimunix

28 Aug 16 1 #65

Agree. I've been running Kodi (OSMC) on a Pi 2 for ages. Wouldn't try it on a zero, though, UI would likely be slow.

bobby-gg

28 Aug 16 1 #66

I use moode audio for my similar set up, I've followed the developer guy for the last year or so with the updates and it just gets better and better, there is other software out there that I keep trying on another card but always come back to moode

willyzippy89

28 Aug 16 2 #67

God i love and hate HUKD
Do i need it? No
Did i just buy it? YES

I have no idea what it does but im all for learning :smile:

jimunix

29 Aug 16 #68

It sounds like xeroc really does want a VPN. Wants to control home devices direct from smartphone, for which phone must presumably be on the local LAN...

rohitmkiller

29 Aug 16 1 #69

This is a really wonderful commentary on the state of current learning. Thank you! :smiley:

JoeSpur

29 Aug 16 #70

I prefer the USB Sega Saturn pad to PS3 for retro gaming. 6 face buttons are more useful than dual analogs here.

Jimmyboy

29 Aug 16 #71

Although I asked the question on this thread I actually have a Pi2. Tempted to get another and install retropi and see what that's like.[/quote]Retropie is great especially since 4.0 release, dirt simple to use, but you really need the power of a rasp3 to use it on some of the emulators, combined with a £7 USB ps3 controller from asda and a memory card you're good to go[/quote]Thanks

xeroc

29 Aug 16 #72

Not necessarily. You could achieve similar, though without the encryption element and potentially at greater risk to your network, by simply port forwarding each device from the LAN over the WAN. Easier to set up. Granted, nowhere near as flexible.

mds1256

29 Aug 16 #73

Back in stock

fishmaster

29 Aug 16 #74

You'll note that I said Kodi works as a media player if you refer back my earlier posts. In fact it's the first sentence of post #12.

fishmaster

29 Aug 16 #75

Simple is good, simple works.

Mobdro: Install .apk and run, that's it

Kodi is nowhere near that simple. The problem with replies such as yours is that you don't backup what you say, you need to be specific. Tell me the Kodi setup you have and the addons and I'll test them out. I don't mind being wrong, I've been wrong before so has everyone else. So backup your claims.

I've built Kodi setups from scratch and used the contemporary addons of the time, they change quite often, so what was the go to addon will have changed for a new one. I haven't found anything simpler than Mobdro and Plex. I've tried trial IPTV subs on Kodi and they work, that's the only reason I can see for using Kodi for streaming, Mobdro and Plex do it simpler and better.

So please list the latest addons you think rival Mobdro (equivalent (IP)TV streaming) and VOD (Video on Demand) and we can crack on and get them tested. I look forward to it.

Lastly as I said #12 Kodi works as a standard media player, my chagrin over Kodi is the bloated builds, the stability of the addons and addons that lose development and stop working then it's on to the next unstable addon.

RiverDragon8

29 Aug 16 #76

I've uploaded a video for you to watch on youtube to show you how easy Kodi video addons is to use. You calling people on here kn0bs for using Kodi?? just because you can't understand how to use it yourself and you prefer to use an inferior Mobdro instead..... who's the kn0b?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyMvt2V1K1U&feature=youtu.be

RiverDragon8

29 Aug 16 #77

For a complete beginner like you install a build like paradox which has all the latest addons.

fishmaster

29 Aug 16 #78

I've come to my conclusion. I installed Paradox as that's what you're using in your video so you must be a complete beginner as well, I thought I'd join in your way of thinking which is by way of assumption. I couldn't find anything that was more convenient or as extensive as the VOD service I have in Plex and Mobdro which just works. I also found there were too many addons, many of which are unreliable. I then delved deeper in to the forums at http://www.theblackboxostv.co.uk who are the people who create Paradox, and there's many complaints about the reliability there also.

Lastly the people who make Paradox have scrolling ads and a shop to milk the n00bs. They also limit the amount of downloads of the wizard to 4 so that others can't milk n00bs, I'll guess to get unlimited Paradox downloads you need to pay a fee. It's not a problem as anyone who knows what they're doing doesn't need Paradox anyway. All you need is Kodi 16 and the repositories/addons.

RiverDragon8

29 Aug 16 #79

Seriously whats wrong with you? You come on here pretending to know whats what and get found out. I was nice enough to do that youtube video to show how to get free TV series/movies because you've been living under a rock all this time in denial.
The reason I use paradox build is because I've tried 10 different builds and I think personally paradox is the best (It's normal for Kodi fans to mess around with different builds). I use wookie build on SPMC as backup. It's obvious to anyone that your clueless about Kodi addons from this post and other posts you bad mouthed Kodi on. If you don't know something why on earth would you come on here and pretend that you do. Stop with the BS. You have to be mentally ill to carry on with this charade otherwise why would you carry on with the pretence.

fishmaster

29 Aug 16 #80

I'm saying that Plex + Mobdro works for me. Kodi obviously works for you and thanks for the video. Yes I have learnt something today, I've learnt of some new Kodi addons and I've already started to explore it further by installing Kodi on my Galaxy S6 and played around with some of the addons. It won't replace Mobdro on my phone though, Mobdro is built for the task and does it better than Kodi at least on my phone it does. I'll test Kodi default install with a couple of the addons and see how it fares on my Amazon Firestick. I also have an Nvidia TV Shield which I'll also test it on.

RiverDragon8

29 Aug 16 #81

Go to 123 movies and bring up the menu then click on Add-on settings/TV-Shows/Enable TV-Shows/OK
HD Box and Movie Vault is also one click play for movies.

fishmaster

29 Aug 16 #82

I didn't find the option there, but I found it in System/Addon Browser/My Add-ons/Video Add-ons > 123Movies (right clicked on it) Configure/TV Shows (tab) and enabled it there.

jimunix

29 Aug 16 #83

No it is not the same. The app for controlling the smart TV will expext the TV to be on the same lan as the phone, not least because it will likely find the TV by lan broadcast. Requires the phone to be on the local lan, either directly or by VPN.

You might persuade the app to operate through a forwarded port, by explicitly telling it that the TV is on your external home IP address or similar. Not too likely to work (unless the app is designed for remote operation, but I don't think they are). Personally I would not find it acceptable from a security perspective to leave the port open.

danpetre

30 Aug 16 #84

i have installed openelec on a pi 2, sounds Curs briefly once în a while, played with ovetclocking, no joy.
kodi is nice but phone and chromecast works just as good.

my pi sits in a drawer, one day will use it for VPN/net control

danpetre

30 Aug 16 #85

or use an audio chromecast

danpetre

30 Aug 16 #86

i like how it can play anything on LAN and how fast it is. addons are a nightmare to find and configure. use shoebox on android instead.

brendanb581

1 Sep 16 #87

How would this work? The QSB's only have a USB connection and not phono.

fishmaster

2 Sep 16 #88

https://volumio.org/forum/soundscience-qsb-compatibe-with-rasp-what-about-bbb-t280.html

brendanb581

7 Sep 16 #89

My question is how are you connecting the speakers to the Pi? It only has a USB connection.. plugging the USB directly into the pi doesn't seem to give any sound? I don't think there is enough power to drive them just off the Pi.

fishmaster

8 Sep 16 #90

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvBr8nyeo7Y

wakaru

1 Oct 16 #91

I've been using a RP2 with Kodi for the past 5 months as primary use.
No complaints at all, and no overclocking used.
I tried different versions:
- Openelec
- Retropie + Kodi Plugin, with default boot to Kodi.

The second is my current setup just for the versatility of using the system as a retro-gaming console as in when required without having to swap micro-SD cards.

All in all I am extremely satisfied with Kodi running on Raspberry Pi 2.

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