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Pi Zero W
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 3:59 am
by Lphillimore
Game changer just released
Built in WiFi and Bluetooth
https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/raspbe ... ns-family/
Re: Pi Zero W
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 4:10 am
by jermzz
I ordered two. They're twice the price though. Guess it's worth it.
Re: Pi Zero W
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 4:46 am
by VeteranGamer
ive ordered from pimoroni (other suppliers are out there) but they've limited it to 1 per customer....
does anyone see there being any issues with peoples existing builds if they want to upgrade for example with helders AIO or with their Retropie builds
the built in wifi is great and the bluetooth sort of eleminates the need for a usb port....
Re: Pi Zero W
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 5:05 am
by Lphillimore
Can't see it causing any issues at all.
Will negate the need for USB 1.1 etc and pretty much mean USB ports are only for controllers if GBZ is plugged into HDMI and output on at TV etc.
Still a bargain as getting the WiFi working for most has been a chore to date.
Re: Pi Zero W
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 5:24 am
by abrugsch
Re: Pi Zero W
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 5:49 am
by Brett82
Got 2 ordered as well think of the head aches this would have saved many!! guess it was the next logical step.
Re: Pi Zero W
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 7:31 am
by Sprockett
I'm ordering one to validate that everything works as expected, with Wifi I can run it headless and only need a USB for charging, then use the other port for a USB Sound dongle...
Oh Yeah, this is awesome...
-Paul-
Re: Pi Zero W
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 8:45 am
by VeteranGamer
just been notified by pimoroni that i'll have mine delivered tomorrow
https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/raspberry-pi-zero-w
this also could make the build far less clutter by having a bluetooth controller... no more teensy
http://www.gearbest.com/game-controller ... oCjk3w_wcB
just have to find a bluetooth controller that will work
Re: Pi Zero W
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 8:55 am
by abrugsch
VeteranGamer wrote:
I have one of these. they are very nice for their size...
Re: Pi Zero W
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 10:40 am
by Slimtimmy13
I'm trying to find a place to order. Everywhere I look USA wise is sold out.