Raspberry Pi Zero $5

bertwert · 11-26-2015, 08:27 AM

I'm sure many of you heard of the Raspberry Pi - $35 computer which is quite useable.
Now they've broken another record... $5 for more powerful than the original Pi, and it is tiny.
It's so cheap they are giving it away with their magazine if you buy a print copy.
Here's the specs:

A Broadcom BCM2835 application processor (1GHz ARM11 core (40% faster than Raspberry Pi 1))
512MB of LPDDR2 SDRAM
A micro-SD card slot
A mini-HDMI socket for 1080p60 video output
Micro-USB sockets for data and power
An unpopulated 40-pin GPIO header (Identical pinout to Model A+/B+/2B)
An unpopulated composite video header
Our smallest ever form factor, at 65mm x 30mm x 5mm

Here's link to buy it (already out of stock): Raspberry Pi Zero ID: 2885 - $5.00 : Adafruit Industries, Unique & fun DIY electronics and kits

If you're near a Micro Center you can buy one in store: http://www.microcenter.com/product/457746/Raspberry_Pi_Zero

I'll let the Raspberry Pi foundation do the rest of the talking: https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/raspberry-pi-zero/

Last edited by bertwert; 11-26-2015 at 08:36 AM.

HanSolo · 01-05-2016, 03:30 PM

I am using Raspberry Pi1B 512 for some time as my HTPC TV. It's very impressive how they did this little thing to maintain HD content.
I'd like to know how to use RPI with Pentax camera. Any ideas? Is there any interesting project to connect DSLR and RPi?

bertwert · 01-05-2016, 03:33 PM

Originally posted by HanSolo

I am using Raspberry Pi1B 512 for some time as my HTPC TV.

We're using ours for that with OpenElec.

Originally posted by HanSolo

Is there any interesting project to connect DSLR and RPi?

Connect to the wired remote port to fire if the Pi senses something? Maybe a PIR sensor for movement detection.

**boriscleto** · 01-05-2016, 03:42 PM

If it's a Zero why is it worth $5?

HanSolo · 01-05-2016, 03:56 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

We're using ours for that with OpenElec.

I am using OpenELEC too. It's the best I've tried.

Originally posted by bertwert

Connect to the wired remote port to fire if the Pi senses something? Maybe a PIR sensor for movement detection.

Yeah, that's one of the idea. What about shoot and sending picture via RPi to specified ftp or email directly? Endless possibilities, but I'm curious abut actual usage RPi with camera. Is there someone?

bertwert · 01-05-2016, 03:57 PM

Originally posted by HanSolo

What about shoot and sending picture via RPi to specified ftp or email directly?

Problem is, you can't tether Pentax cameras.

HanSolo · 01-05-2016, 04:13 PM

I thought EyeFi SD cards are for communicating with phones/PCs. That's the way to tether I think.

Doundounba · 01-05-2016, 04:40 PM

Myself, I've decided to back the Pine A64 project. $19 for a board with a quad core 1.2GHZ CPU, a powerful GPU capable of 4k output, 1GB RAM, Gigabit ethernet, etc. And it consumes something like 3.5 Watts! The specs and price point are pretty amazing for anyone who's been into computers for many years...

bertwert · 01-05-2016, 04:48 PM

Originally posted by Doundounba

Myself, I've decided to back the Pine A64 project. $19 for a board with a quad core 1.2GHZ CPU, a powerful GPU capable of 4k output, 1GB RAM, Gigabit ethernet, etc. And it consumes something like 3.5 Watts! The specs and price point are pretty amazing for anyone who's been into computers for many years...

Looks interesting, but the GPIO on the Pi would be easier to use.
But for a third of the price ($5) you get more than two thirds of the power...

Doundounba · 01-05-2016, 08:27 PM

Originally posted by bertwert

Looks interesting, but the GPIO on the Pi would be easier to use.
But for a third of the price ($5) you get more than two thirds of the power...

For sure the Pi Zero is part of an already large ecosystem. They've shipped other models and have a good track record. And the GPIO on the Pine A64 remains to be fully announced, I think, though I've read it might be compatible with Pi accessories. Time will tell once boards really start shipping. However, I'd be interested in knowing how you came up with the claim that the Pi Zero has two thirds of the power. According to this article on the Pine over at Tom's Hardware, "The Raspberry Pi Zero also has significantly weaker hardware [than the Pine], a single 32-bit CPU core". So, if I have this right, you're comparing a 1.2 Ghz, 64bit quad-core board with a pretty nice 4K-capable GPU in the Pine, with a 1Ghz single core, 32 bit board. Not that the Pi Zero has bad specs for the price, but the Pi Zero has way less than two thirds of the power, and $5 vrs $15 (or $19 for the Pine A64+) seems quite appropriate, AFAICT. Note that I'm just starting to dip my toes in with single board computers, so I'm not meaning to rain on anyone's parade - just trying to share my excitement for the Pine A64 project as another alternative. Certainly, their Kickstarter has been an enormous success. They were trying to raise $30k, and so far have raise over $800k. I look forward to getting back into some software hacking with this little device!

bobD · 01-06-2016, 01:41 AM

Originally posted by bertwert

Problem is, you can't tether Pentax cameras.

Yes you can ! and to a Pi no less....

pkTriggerCord

Deb file for Raspbian ( Raspberry PI )....
https://github.com/asalamon74/pktriggercord/releases/download/v0.82.04/pktri...04-1_armhf.deb

Rupert · 01-06-2016, 05:57 AM

This is very interesting...but sadly, I don't understand anything about it. I am even more computer ignorant than I thought I was.

I thought about taking a computer course at the local Community College, but being an old dog, I know I am too lazy to attend with any regularity.

If I have questions....I usually just ask you guys.

As an old retired plumber...if you guys have any problem flushing, I'm at you disposal (no pun intended)...you can normally find me here 24/7!

Regards!

Doundounba · 01-06-2016, 06:30 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

This is very interesting...but sadly, I don't understand anything about it.

Basically, instead of getting (much) faster, these days, computers are getting much smaller, cheaper and with much lower power consumption. (Which is why phones have become a fairly powerful computers.) The Pi Zero is a pretty decent, credit-card sized computer that costs $5, and the Pine A64 is a more powerful computer that costs $15 and will be available in the spring. The capabilities and the cost of these minuscule systems are pretty amazing to anyone who's been using computers for a long time (and remembers 100W single core processors).

Rupert · 01-06-2016, 06:52 AM

Originally posted by Doundounba

The capabilities and the cost of these minuscule systems are pretty amazing to anyone who's been using computers for a long time (and remembers 100W single core processors).

It is all pretty amazing to me.....I do wish I understood more, but it does not keep me from enjoying the many benefits of the technology and the advancements that continue to stream at a rapid pace.
The future??? Not even sure we can imagine it accurately. Astounding revelations are certain to appear, let's just hope the world is around long enough for us to see and enjoy them.

Regards!

bertwert · 01-06-2016, 10:02 AM

Originally posted by bobD

pkTriggerCord

It has bugs with the K-50, but I'll give it a try.

Originally posted by bobD

Deb file for Raspbian

Nice, they have a deb file for Raspbian.

I haven't looked into pkTriggerCord much yet.

11-26-2015, 08:27 AM	#1
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Raspberry Pi Zero $5 I'm sure many of you heard of the Raspberry Pi - $35 computer which is quite useable. Now they've broken another record... $5 for more powerful than the original Pi, and it is tiny. It's so cheap they are giving it away with their magazine if you buy a print copy. Here's the specs: A Broadcom BCM2835 application processor (1GHz ARM11 core (40% faster than Raspberry Pi 1)) 512MB of LPDDR2 SDRAM A micro-SD card slot A mini-HDMI socket for 1080p60 video output Micro-USB sockets for data and power An unpopulated 40-pin GPIO header (Identical pinout to Model A+/B+/2B) An unpopulated composite video header Our smallest ever form factor, at 65mm x 30mm x 5mm Here's link to buy it (already out of stock): Raspberry Pi Zero ID: 2885 - $5.00 : Adafruit Industries, Unique & fun DIY electronics and kits If you're near a Micro Center you can buy one in store: http://www.microcenter.com/product/457746/Raspberry_Pi_Zero I'll let the Raspberry Pi foundation do the rest of the talking: https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/raspberry-pi-zero/ Last edited by bertwert; 11-26-2015 at 08:36 AM.

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01-05-2016, 03:30 PM	#2
HanSolo Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Małopolska Photos: Gallery Posts: 77	I am using Raspberry Pi1B 512 for some time as my HTPC TV. It's very impressive how they did this little thing to maintain HD content. I'd like to know how to use RPI with Pentax camera. Any ideas? Is there any interesting project to connect DSLR and RPi?

01-05-2016, 03:33 PM	#3
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173 Original Poster	Originally posted by HanSolo I am using Raspberry Pi1B 512 for some time as my HTPC TV. We're using ours for that with OpenElec. Originally posted by HanSolo Is there any interesting project to connect DSLR and RPi? Connect to the wired remote port to fire if the Pi senses something? Maybe a PIR sensor for movement detection.

01-05-2016, 03:42 PM	#4
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	If it's a Zero why is it worth $5?

01-05-2016, 03:56 PM	#5
HanSolo Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Małopolska Photos: Gallery Posts: 77	Originally posted by bertwert We're using ours for that with OpenElec. I am using OpenELEC too. It's the best I've tried. Originally posted by bertwert Connect to the wired remote port to fire if the Pi senses something? Maybe a PIR sensor for movement detection. Yeah, that's one of the idea. What about shoot and sending picture via RPi to specified ftp or email directly? Endless possibilities, but I'm curious abut actual usage RPi with camera. Is there someone?

01-05-2016, 03:57 PM	#6
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173 Original Poster	Originally posted by HanSolo What about shoot and sending picture via RPi to specified ftp or email directly? Problem is, you can't tether Pentax cameras.

01-05-2016, 04:13 PM	#7
HanSolo Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Małopolska Photos: Gallery Posts: 77	I thought EyeFi SD cards are for communicating with phones/PCs. That's the way to tether I think.

01-05-2016, 04:40 PM	#8
Doundounba Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Montréal QC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,351	Myself, I've decided to back the Pine A64 project. $19 for a board with a quad core 1.2GHZ CPU, a powerful GPU capable of 4k output, 1GB RAM, Gigabit ethernet, etc. And it consumes something like 3.5 Watts! The specs and price point are pretty amazing for anyone who's been into computers for many years...

01-05-2016, 04:48 PM	#9
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173 Original Poster	Originally posted by Doundounba Myself, I've decided to back the Pine A64 project. $19 for a board with a quad core 1.2GHZ CPU, a powerful GPU capable of 4k output, 1GB RAM, Gigabit ethernet, etc. And it consumes something like 3.5 Watts! The specs and price point are pretty amazing for anyone who's been into computers for many years... Looks interesting, but the GPIO on the Pi would be easier to use. But for a third of the price ($5) you get more than two thirds of the power...

01-05-2016, 08:27 PM	#10
Doundounba Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Montréal QC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,351	Originally posted by bertwert Looks interesting, but the GPIO on the Pi would be easier to use. But for a third of the price ($5) you get more than two thirds of the power... For sure the Pi Zero is part of an already large ecosystem. They've shipped other models and have a good track record. And the GPIO on the Pine A64 remains to be fully announced, I think, though I've read it might be compatible with Pi accessories. Time will tell once boards really start shipping. However, I'd be interested in knowing how you came up with the claim that the Pi Zero has two thirds of the power. According to this article on the Pine over at Tom's Hardware, "The Raspberry Pi Zero also has significantly weaker hardware [than the Pine], a single 32-bit CPU core". So, if I have this right, you're comparing a 1.2 Ghz, 64bit quad-core board with a pretty nice 4K-capable GPU in the Pine, with a 1Ghz single core, 32 bit board. Not that the Pi Zero has bad specs for the price, but the Pi Zero has way less than two thirds of the power, and $5 vrs $15 (or $19 for the Pine A64+) seems quite appropriate, AFAICT. Note that I'm just starting to dip my toes in with single board computers, so I'm not meaning to rain on anyone's parade - just trying to share my excitement for the Pine A64 project as another alternative. Certainly, their Kickstarter has been an enormous success. They were trying to raise $30k, and so far have raise over $800k. I look forward to getting back into some software hacking with this little device!

01-06-2016, 01:41 AM	#11
bobD Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Waikikamukau Photos: Albums Posts: 1,248	Originally posted by bertwert Problem is, you can't tether Pentax cameras. Yes you can ! and to a Pi no less.... pkTriggerCord Deb file for Raspbian ( Raspberry PI ).... https://github.com/asalamon74/pktriggercord/releases/download/v0.82.04/pktri...04-1_armhf.deb

01-06-2016, 05:57 AM	#12
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	This is very interesting...but sadly, I don't understand anything about it. I am even more computer ignorant than I thought I was. I thought about taking a computer course at the local Community College, but being an old dog, I know I am too lazy to attend with any regularity. If I have questions....I usually just ask you guys. As an old retired plumber...if you guys have any problem flushing, I'm at you disposal (no pun intended)...you can normally find me here 24/7! Regards!

01-06-2016, 06:30 AM	#13
Doundounba Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Montréal QC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,351	Originally posted by Rupert This is very interesting...but sadly, I don't understand anything about it. Basically, instead of getting (much) faster, these days, computers are getting much smaller, cheaper and with much lower power consumption. (Which is why phones have become a fairly powerful computers.) The Pi Zero is a pretty decent, credit-card sized computer that costs $5, and the Pine A64 is a more powerful computer that costs $15 and will be available in the spring. The capabilities and the cost of these minuscule systems are pretty amazing to anyone who's been using computers for a long time (and remembers 100W single core processors).

01-06-2016, 06:52 AM	#14
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by Doundounba The capabilities and the cost of these minuscule systems are pretty amazing to anyone who's been using computers for a long time (and remembers 100W single core processors). It is all pretty amazing to me.....I do wish I understood more, but it does not keep me from enjoying the many benefits of the technology and the advancements that continue to stream at a rapid pace. The future??? Not even sure we can imagine it accurately. Astounding revelations are certain to appear, let's just hope the world is around long enough for us to see and enjoy them. Regards!

01-06-2016, 10:02 AM	#15
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173 Original Poster	Originally posted by bobD pkTriggerCord It has bugs with the K-50, but I'll give it a try. Originally posted by bobD Deb file for Raspbian Nice, they have a deb file for Raspbian. I haven't looked into pkTriggerCord much yet.