Broadcom BCM2835 SoC (System on Chip) with a quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU @ 1.0 GHz
Broadcom BCM2835 SoC (System on Chip) with a quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU @ 1.0 GHz
512 MB LPDDR2 RAM
microSD card slot for storage (no on-board storage)
| + Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n |
| + Bluetooth | 4.0 |
| GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) | 40-pin header with GPIO, UART, I2C, SPI, and I2S interfaces |
Mini HDMI port (supports up to 1080p@60Hz)
Micro-USB port for power input (5V, 2.5A)
### Additional Features
65 mm x 30 mm x 5 mm (2.56 in x 1.18 in x 0.2 in)
Typically consumes around 100-200 mA at 5V
| HAT (Hardware Attached on Top) Compatibility | Supports a wide range of HATs, including camera, display, and sensor modules |
| Open-Source Platform | Encourages community-driven development and hacking |
### What's in the Kit
Raspberry Pi Zero W board
microSD card adapter
Mini HDMI cable
USB cable (for power and data transfer)
Quick start guide
Target Applications
| The Raspberry Pi Zero W Kit is suitable for a wide range of projects, including |
IoT development and prototyping
Robotics and automation systems
Embedded systems and industrial control
Home automation and smart home projects
Media centers and digital signage
Retro game consoles and emulators
Learning and educational projects
Conclusion
The Raspberry Pi Zero W Kit is an excellent choice for anyone looking to create innovative IoT projects, prototyped embedded systems, or simply want a compact, affordable, and highly capable single-board computer. With its wireless connectivity, compact size, and open-source platform, this kit is an ideal solution for a wide range of applications.
Raspberry Pi Zero W Kit DocumentationOverviewThe Raspberry Pi Zero W Kit is a miniature, low-cost, and highly capable single-board computer (SBC) that combines the functionality of the Raspberry Pi Zero with wireless connectivity. It is an ideal choice for IoT projects, prototyping, and embedded systems development.Technical SpecificationsProcessor: Broadcom BCM2835 Cortex-A53 (ARMv8) 64-bit SoC
RAM: 512 MB
Storage: MicroSD card slot
Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1
GPIO: 40-pin header
Operating Systems: Raspbian, Ubuntu, Windows 10 IoTExamples and Code Snippets### Example 1: Wi-Fi Remote Monitoring using PythonIn this example, we will use the Raspberry Pi Zero W Kit to create a Wi-Fi enabled remote monitoring system that can send sensor data to a remote server.Hardware RequirementsRaspberry Pi Zero W Kit
DHT11 temperature and humidity sensor
Breadboard and jumper wiresSoftware RequirementsRaspbian operating system
Python 3.x
pyDHT library (install using `pip install pyDHT`)Code
```python
import time
import datetime
import pyDHT
import requests# Set up DHT11 sensor
dht_sensor = pyDHT.DHT11(pin=17)while True:
# Read temperature and humidity data
temp, hum = dht_sensor.read_retry()
# Send data to remote server using HTTP POST
url = "http://your-remote-server.com/monitor"
data = {"temperature": temp, "humidity": hum}
response = requests.post(url, json=data)
# Print response status code
print(f"Response: {response.status_code}")
# Wait 1 minute before sending next update
time.sleep(60)
```
### Example 2: IoT Node using MQTT ProtocolIn this example, we will use the Raspberry Pi Zero W Kit as an IoT node that publishes sensor data to an MQTT broker.Hardware RequirementsRaspberry Pi Zero W Kit
BME280 temperature, humidity, and pressure sensor
Breadboard and jumper wiresSoftware RequirementsRaspbian operating system
Python 3.x
paho-mqtt library (install using `pip install paho-mqtt`)Code
```python
import time
import paho.mqtt.client as mqtt# Set up BME280 sensor
bme280_sensor = BME280.I2C(0x76)# Set up MQTT client
client = mqtt.Client()
client.connect("your-mqtt-broker.com", 1883)while True:
# Read sensor data
temp, hum, pres = bme280_sensor.read()
# Create MQTT message
message = {"temperature": temp, "humidity": hum, "pressure": pres}
# Publish message to MQTT topic
client.publish("iot/sensors", json.dumps(message))
# Wait 1 minute before sending next update
time.sleep(60)
```
These examples demonstrate the versatility of the Raspberry Pi Zero W Kit in various IoT applications, including remote monitoring and IoT node development.