Processor | 700 MHz |
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RAM | 256 MB |
Wireless Type | Bluetooth |
Raspberry Pi Model A+ (256MB)
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Brand | Raspberry Pi |
Model Name | FBA_RPI-A+ |
Ram Memory Installed Size | 256 MB |
Memory Storage Capacity | 256 MB |
CPU Speed | 700 MHz |
About this item
- Fully HAT-compatible
- 256MB RAM
- 40-Pin GPIO
- 1x USB 2.0 Port
- Size : 65mm x 56mm (shorter than Raspberry Pi A/B/B+)
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
For beginners | — | — | — | 5.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Value for money | — | — | — | 4.6 | 4.0 | 4.3 |
Sold By | L&M Wholesale Electronics | Vemico US | vis viva | Vemico US | Seeed Studio Official | Arduino |
hardware interface | usb | bluetooth | usb | — | — | bluetooth |
cpu manufacturer | VIA | ARM | — | — | ARM | — |
RAM size | 256 MB | 1 GB | — | 8 GB | 0.51 GB | — |
connectivity tech | USB | Bluetooth, USB | Wi-Fi, USB, GPIO, HDMI | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet | Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB |
wireless standard | bluetooth | bluetooth | 802 11 B | bluetooth | 802 11 B, bluetooth | bluetooth |
core count | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 1 |
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Product Description
700MHz Broadcom BCM2835 CPU 256MB RAM 40pin Extended GPIO 1 x USB 2.0 port 4-Pole stereo output and composite video port Full size HDMI port CSI camera port DSI display port (for Raspberry Pi touch screen display, not included) 4 mounting holes Micro SD port Micro USB power connector Size : 65mm x 56mm
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Technical Details
Brand | Raspberry Pi |
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Series | FBA_RPI-A+ |
Item model number | FBA_RPI-A+ |
Item Weight | 1.44 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 4.8 x 3.1 x 1 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.8 x 3.1 x 1 inches |
Processor Brand | VIA |
Manufacturer | Raspberry Pi |
ASIN | B00PEX05TO |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 9, 2014 |
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Customer Reviews |
3.6 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #5,979 in Single Board Computers (Computers & Accessories) |
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Customers like the performance, size and power consumption of the single board computer. For example, they mention it works great, it has a small footprint and is an excellent fit for smaller computational projects. That said, they appreciate the value for money. Opinions are mixed on ease of use.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the single board computer. They mention that it works great for simple games, and can be used in a variety of applications. Some mention that the camera module works well with the computer.
"This thing is amazing. Very small and so much support online. I loaded retropie running emulation station...." Read more
"Works well. This is the cheaper light weight alternative to the full raspberry pi. This is primarily used by people making robots...." Read more
"...Retropie and Raspbian which all were set up on a B+ but nevertheless worked good. Also tested with the camera module and PiGlow...." Read more
"...Ii found this dongle works great (others dongles didn't work): Plugable USB 2.0 Wireless N 802.11n 150 Mbps Nano WiFi Network Adapter..." Read more
Customers like the size of the single board computer. They say it is small, easy to fit anywhere, and a good fit for smaller computational projects. Some mention that the power consumption and the small form factor were key in their application.
"This thing is amazing. Very small and so much support online. I loaded retropie running emulation station...." Read more
"...so batteries last longer than with newer models, and it has a smaller footprint...." Read more
"Wow. This thing is tiny. I mean, you see the measurements and know exactly how big it's going to be...." Read more
"Sooo small and sips power! So little that the NewTrent 6000mAh battery i used to power it shut off thinking nothing was drawing power!..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the power consumption of the single board computer. They mention that it uses less power, is a good low price alternative for small projects, and is great for embedded systems. Some say that it has some good power to it and offers great performance for its compact form factor.
"...I got these because I think they offer great performance for their compact form factor but I won't be buying anymore...." Read more
"...It also has a lower power requirement than the full raspberry pi." Read more
"...or other embedded system because of its smaller size and lower power consumption...." Read more
"...And it's got some good power to it as well...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the single board computer. They mention that it does the job at a very reasonable price, and is a great alternative to the newer revisions. Some say that it's a good Pi for inexpensive embedded systems.
"...Still, it does the job at a *very* reasonable price. I have 3 of these doing various tasks and one for robotic work...." Read more
"...has less memory, no Ethernet port and only one USB port, but costs less and uses less power...." Read more
"...Awesome value! 256MB of RAM is *small*, though. I have purchased 2 R-Pi A+ from different suppliers and both arrived in crushed boxes...." Read more
"Great cheap alternative to the newer revisions. If you don't need the power look at picking this model and save yourself some money...." Read more
Customers find the single board computer versatile. They say it's great for custom purpose projects, a single-task device, and robotics projects. They also say it has a lot of potential for embedded systems development and is easy to use. Customers also mention that it'd be great for teaching LOGO.
"Awesome little computer! Very low power consumption, this is why I chose this model for my project...." Read more
"...It also makes a great single-task device...." Read more
"This is a high quality product with a lot of potential for embedded systems development...." Read more
"...These are great for custom purpose projects, and of course are just great fun to work with." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the single board computer. Some mention that it's easy to use and quick to get up and run, while others say that it is not user friendly, challenging to get going, and a pain to set up.
"...It is a little more challenging to get going out of the box due to the lack of ethernet and only 1 usb...." Read more
"...I love the smaller build size.It's also a lot faster and runs cooler than the B or B+ version." Read more
"...a security webcam, so it doesn't matter too much, but it made it a pain to set up. (had to ssh in to type anything on it.)" Read more
"incredibly cool and easy to use and quick to get up and rung very good hardware package..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the receptacle of the single board computer. They mention that the port is defective, crappy, and stopped working after just a few uses. Some complain that the USB plug's pins got bent before it ever booted.
"...to get going out of the box due to the lack of ethernet and only 1 usb...." Read more
"...After about a year, the wifi chip stopped working. I had a previous model A+ that stopped working altogether...." Read more
"...Before it ever booted, the USB plug's pins got bent when I plugged in a WiFi dongle (which works fine on all the other 6 Pi's that I have)...." Read more
"...It is smaller, has less memory, no Ethernet port and only one USB port, but costs less and uses less power...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the speed of the single board computer. They mention that it is super slow and never fully loads.
"...I did try to load up the Pi Store but it never did fully load up. Probably since no network present?..." Read more
"...It is slower than newer models and has less memory, but unless you have sophisticated software needs, it works well for things like the GoPiGo robot..." Read more
"Super slow compared to Model B." Read more
"It is slow when loding" Read more
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Raspbmc did have some trouble with Raspbmc Setting script every once in a while but it seemed alright to stream some video. My guess is my settings from my B+ are too high for it to handle. Might work better with a fresh install or lower overclock settings etc.. I used a wi-fi dongle and the XBMC Android app to test it. Nanny cam setting works great with camera module. I did have some problems with PiGlow script crashing every once in a while too but again it could be a settings problem.
Retropie was what I originally wanted to test with this. I wanted to make a simple game console for my nephew. Worked great for simple games but I didn't try anything past 8-bits. I changed the memory split to 128 and I noticed a difference in performance where the thumbnails and backgrounds wouldn't display properly so I switched it back to 256.
Raspbian booted up just fine. I didn't try much out on Raspbian other than Minecraft which worked no prob. I did try to load up the Pi Store but it never did fully load up. Probably since no network present? I know under the login settings I highlighted the option to remember me for offline use. I dunno. Camera worked great too. I took a couple snapshots to test it and was quite impressed. I could see the A+ making a great digital camera project. PiGlow worked on start up as usual. I have the binary clock script set to run as soon as the system starts.
Overall it's an excellent little brother to the B+. It can handle the OS that are most popular but does have it's limitations. Obviously this isn't going to replace a B+ in your home or office but it's a good suppliment to owning a B+ as well. I hope it provides my nephew plenty of entertainment!
It is slower than newer models and has less memory, but unless you have sophisticated software needs, it works well for things like the GoPiGo robot vehicle. I would use only the newest model 2 for building something like a personal computer or multi-media server, but the Model A may actually be a better choice for a simple vehicle controller or other embedded system because of its smaller size and lower power consumption.
It might also be a good choice for any alternatively powered projects, such as a remote solar-powered camera or sensor.