Raspberry Pi Zero (Just the board? Starter Pack?)

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Raspberry Pi Zero (Just the board? Starter Pack?)

Post by HollywoodKen481 » Sat May 14, 2016 7:18 am

I searched the forum, and didn't see that anyone else asked this. Whenever I am finally able to get my hands on a Raspberry Pi Zero, can I just buy the board or does anyone recommend the budget pack/starter pack? Would I need any of the other things that come with those packs for this project?
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Re: Raspberry Pi Zero (Just the board? Starter Pack?)

Post by Fleder » Sat May 14, 2016 7:26 am

HollywoodKen481 wrote:I searched the forum, and didn't see that anyone else asked this. Whenever I am finally able to get my hands on a Raspberry Pi Zero, can I just buy the board or does anyone recommend the budget pack/starter pack? Would I need any of the other things that come with those packs for this project?
I recommend the essentials kit, if you do not already have the HDMI and USB Adapters. Also i found the Header Pins for GPIO really helpful.
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Re: Raspberry Pi Zero (Just the board? Starter Pack?)

Post by Kilren » Sat May 14, 2016 5:16 pm

Fleder wrote:
HollywoodKen481 wrote:I searched the forum, and didn't see that anyone else asked this. Whenever I am finally able to get my hands on a Raspberry Pi Zero, can I just buy the board or does anyone recommend the budget pack/starter pack? Would I need any of the other things that come with those packs for this project?
I recommend the essentials kit, if you do not already have the HDMI and USB Adapters. Also i found the Header Pins for GPIO really helpful.
I'd go with Fleder's advice for the first one you buy, then after that just get the board.
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Re: Raspberry Pi Zero (Just the board? Starter Pack?)

Post by crispy_tofu » Sat May 14, 2016 10:26 pm

I also agree. However, a word of caution: when soldering the GPIO headers on, don't do it like this: :lol:
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Re: Raspberry Pi Zero (Just the board? Starter Pack?)

Post by Kilren » Sat May 14, 2016 11:53 pm

crispy_tofu wrote:I also agree. However, a word of caution: when soldering the GPIO headers on, don't do it like this: :lol:
Well, that just hurts my heart.
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Re: Raspberry Pi Zero (Just the board? Starter Pack?)

Post by Fleder » Sun May 15, 2016 3:22 am

Well, they are not all connected, you forgot a few pins ;)
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Re: Raspberry Pi Zero (Just the board? Starter Pack?)

Post by HollywoodKen481 » Sun May 15, 2016 4:56 pm

Thank you for the advice.
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