SPIDER Automation Original Raspberry Pi Zero v1.3 Development Board
Description
SPIDER Automation Original Raspberry Pi Zero v1.3 Development Board is a super-compact, highly hackable, and ultra-low-cost single-board computer that brings full Linux-capable computing to space-constrained embedded applications. Driven by a BCM2835 32-bit ARM-based SoC running at a brisk 1GHz clock speed, the Pi Zero v1.3 delivers faster performance than legacy Raspberry Pi 1 models.
Equipped with a CSI camera connector (0.5mm pitch) allowing direct connection to camera modules, it retains essential connectivity options including a mini-HDMI port, a micro-B USB data port, and a micro-B USB power input. Featuring the classic unpopulated 40-pin GPIO layout compatible with standard HAT addons, it is the ideal motherboard for developers, makers, and educators looking to build customized, cost-effective embedded systems.
Key Features
- High-Performance 1GHz SoC: Broadcom BCM2835 single-core ARM processor offering reliable computing efficiency.
- CSI Camera Port: Integrated camera interface for connecting official Raspberry Pi camera modules via an adapter cable.
- High-Definition Video Output: Mini-HDMI port supporting crisp digital video output to screens and monitors.
- Dual Micro-USB Ports: Dedicated micro-B USB port for power input alongside a separate micro-B USB port for data/OTG peripherals.
- HAT-Compatible 40-Pin Header: Unpopulated GPIO layout ready for soldering headers, wires, or expansion HATs.
- Ultra-Low-Cost Form Factor: The slimmest fully-functional computer footprint in the Raspberry Pi catalog.
Benefits
- Exceptional Cost-Efficiency: Provides a fully working computer motherboard at a fraction of standard controller costs.
- High Versatility & Customization: Unpopulated headers allow users to tailor pin configurations precisely to their project requirements.
- Space-Saving Footprint: Ideal for compact enclosures, drones, wearable devices, and embedded industrial enclosures.
- Standardized Software Ecosystem: Fully compatible with Raspberry Pi OS and standard lightweight Linux distributions.
Applications
- Embedded Control Systems: Lightweight automation controllers, sensor monitors, and data loggers.
- Machine Vision Projects: Compact setups utilizing the onboard CSI camera connector for image capture and processing.
- Portable & Wearable Computing: Low-power battery-operated digital displays and handheld gadgets.
- DIY Electronics Prototyping: Custom hardware builds requiring full operating system capabilities in a tiny package.
Package Includes
- 1 x Raspberry Pi Zero v1.3 Development Board
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation / Raspberry Pi Zero Range |
| Item / Component Type | Single-Board Computer Development Board |
| Model Number / SKU | Pi Zero v1.3 / SKU-SPIDER-RPI-ZERO-V1.3 |
| Processor (SoC) | Broadcom BCM2835 (32-bit ARM-based Processor) |
| Processor Clock Speed | 1 GHz |
| Camera Interface | CSI Camera Connector (0.5mm pitch-to-pitch) |
| On-Board Ports | Mini-HDMI (Display/Audio), Micro-B USB (Data), Micro-B USB (Power), Micro-SD Card Slot |
| Expansion Header | Unpopulated 40-pin GPIO Header (HAT-compatible) |
| Package Shipping Weight | 0.03 kg |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | 10 cm × 8 cm × 2 cm |
