As with everything in the technology industry, things move quickly in the Raspberry Pi ecosystem – so much so that it is sometimes hard to keep up! This regular column rounds up the best Raspberry Pi and open source hardware news to keep you up to date on the latest developments, projects, products, and events.
Model A+ Has Arrived!
Last issue we brought you news about the upcoming Raspberry Pi display module and the Model A+ board. On November 10, the Model A+ was officially released by the Raspberry Pi Foundation [1].
As you can see from the picture, the A+ is just a smaller version of the B+, and like the original Model A, it only has one USB port, no Ethernet, and 256MB of RAM. Like the B+, the A+ board has improved power circuity, a 40-pin GPIO bank, and an integrated 3.5mm and RCA video connector. The board is fully HAT (Hardware Attached on Top) compatible, and it takes the same outline shape and size as the HAT mechanical specification, meaning it is both smaller and lighter than before – perfect for projects like ballooning and unmanned aerial vehicles. Perhaps the best thing about the Model A+ is that it is available for the almost ridiculously cheap price of $20 (plus shipping and taxes) – 20% less than the Model A.
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