Quad-core Cortex-A7 CPU, 1GHz
Quad-core Cortex-A7 CPU, 1GHz
512MB
MicroSD card slot (supports up to 128GB)
802.11 b/g/n wireless LAN
+ Mini-HDMI output
+ Micro-USB port (power and data)
+ USB OTG adapter (device mode)
+ GPIO header (40-pin, compatible with Raspberry Pi)
5V, 2.5A micro-USB power input
Raspbian, Ubuntu, Windows 10 IoT, and other compatible OSes
65mm x 30mm x 5mm
Conclusion
The Raspberry Pi Zero Kit is an exceptional choice for IoT enthusiasts, educators, and professionals seeking a compact, affordable, and highly capable single-board computer. With its extensive feature set, versatility, and accessibility, this kit is an excellent platform for a wide range of applications, from prototyping to deployment.
Raspberry Pi Zero Kit DocumentationOverviewThe Raspberry Pi Zero Kit is a compact, low-cost, and highly capable single-board computer (SBC) designed for IoT applications, prototyping, and learning. It is a smaller and more affordable version of the popular Raspberry Pi model, packed with features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPIO pins.Technical SpecificationsProcessor: Broadcom BCM2835 Cortex-A7 quad-core processor
RAM: 512 MB
Storage: microSD card slot
Operating System: Raspberry Pi OS (32-bit) or other Linux distributions
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
GPIO: 40-pin header, compatible with Raspberry Pi accessories
Power: Micro-USB port for power and data transferCode Examples### Example 1: Blinking an LED using Python and GPIOThis example demonstrates how to use the Raspberry Pi Zero Kit's GPIO pins to control an LED.Hardware Requirements:Raspberry Pi Zero Kit
Breadboard
LED
1 k resistor
Jumper wiresSoftware Requirements:Raspberry Pi OS (32-bit)
Python 3.x installedCode:
```python
import RPi.GPIO as GPIO
import time# Set up GPIO mode
GPIO.setmode(GPIO.BCM)# Define the GPIO pin for the LED
LED_PIN = 17# Set the LED pin as an output
GPIO.setup(LED_PIN, GPIO.OUT)while True:
# Turn the LED on
GPIO.output(LED_PIN, GPIO.HIGH)
time.sleep(1)
# Turn the LED off
GPIO.output(LED_PIN, GPIO.LOW)
time.sleep(1)
```
Explanation:1. Import the `RPi.GPIO` module and set the GPIO mode to BCM (Broadcom numbering).
2. Define the GPIO pin for the LED (in this case, pin 17).
3. Set the LED pin as an output using `GPIO.setup()`.
4. Use a `while` loop to continuously turn the LED on and off using `GPIO.output()` and `time.sleep()`.### Example 2: Reading Temperature and Humidity using a DHT11 SensorThis example demonstrates how to use the Raspberry Pi Zero Kit to read temperature and humidity values from a DHT11 sensor.Hardware Requirements:Raspberry Pi Zero Kit
DHT11 temperature and humidity sensor
Breadboard
Jumper wiresSoftware Requirements:Raspberry Pi OS (32-bit)
Python 3.x installed
`Adafruit-DHT` library installed (`pip install Adafruit-DHT`)Code:
```python
import Adafruit_DHT# Define the DHT11 sensor pin
DHT_PIN = 4while True:
# Read temperature and humidity values
humidity, temperature = Adafruit_DHT.read_retry(Adafruit_DHT.DHT11, DHT_PIN)# Print the values
print(f'Temperature: {temperature:.1f}C | Humidity: {humidity:.1f}%')# Wait for 1 second before reading again
time.sleep(1)
```
Explanation:1. Import the `Adafruit_DHT` module.
2. Define the DHT11 sensor pin (in this case, pin 4).
3. Use a `while` loop to continuously read temperature and humidity values using `Adafruit_DHT.read_retry()`.
4. Print the values using f-strings.
5. Wait for 1 second before reading again using `time.sleep()`.These examples demonstrate the versatility of the Raspberry Pi Zero Kit and its capabilities in IoT applications, prototyping, and learning.