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Raspberry Pi Model A+ (256MB)

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  • 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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Building something with robotics, or any project that doesn’t need Ethernet networking? The lightweight, low-power Raspberry Pi A+ might be a great fit. Smaller and lighter than the Raspberry Pi B+, on the A+ the mounting holes are in the same place as the B+, making swapping a B+ for an A+ really easy.


The A+, as the B+, is compatible with the new Hardware Attached on Top (HAT) standard for Raspberry Pi add-on boards - it has the same improved GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) as the B+. The outline of a Model A+ and a HAT board is identical, making an A+ with a HAT expansion board a sleek stack.The design is based around a Broadcom BCM2835 SoC, which includes an ARM1176JZF-S 700 MHz processor and VideoCore IV GPU.

Smaller, thinner (only 12mm, limited by the low-profile USB port) and even less power-hungry than the B+, the A+ is considerably cheaper.

What's been reduced from the B+ to the A+:
  • one USB port, 256MB RAM and no Ethernet port
  • otherwise electrically identical to the B+
Raspberry Pi A+ Hilights:
  • benefits from the B+’s improved power chain
  • microSD card for booting and long-term storage
  • powered via the USB data ports

    Raspberry Pi typically uses Linux kernel based operating systems. The Raspberry Pi does not come with a real-time clock; it cannot keep track of the time of day when not powered on. As alternatives, a program running on the Pi can get the time from a network time server or user input at boot time. A real-time clock (such as the DS1307) with battery backup can be added via the I²C interface.

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    Customer reviews

    3.6 out of 5 stars
    103 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers find the Raspberry Pi Model A+ works perfectly for their projects and appreciate its small size and low power consumption. They consider it a great cheap alternative, with one customer noting that batteries last longer than with newer models. However, the USB port receives mixed reviews, with several mentioning lack of connectors, and customers report that the device is super slow.
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    40 customers mention functionality, 34 positive, 6 negative
    Customers find that the Raspberry Pi Model A+ functions well, with one customer specifically mentioning its successful use in a home-built digital photo frame.
    using for Opensprinkler, replaced my sprinkler controller and works great!...Read more
    It works as expected. If you need a very low-power device that just works, this is for you. Note the lack of a network and composite video output....Read more
    Awesome little computer! Very low power consumption, this is why I chose this model for my project....Read more
    good product for the most part, but won't identify a hub....Read more
    17 customers mention build size, 12 positive, 5 negative
    Customers appreciate the compact size of the Raspberry Pi Model A+, with one customer describing it as a powerful pocket-sized computer.
    smaller, lighter and lower power than the previous model A. This new model can make all the difference for robotics and drone projects.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
    ...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
    Good size and look, but damaged USB port, so, cannot be used. Shipping back for replacement is costly, so, I,m just stuck with it....Read more
    15 customers mention power consumption, 13 positive, 2 negative
    Customers appreciate the Raspberry Pi Model A+'s low power consumption, with one customer noting that batteries last longer than with newer models.
    smaller, lighter and lower power than the previous model A. This new model can make all the difference for robotics and drone projects.Read more
    ...The really low power consumption and the small form factor were key in my application.Read more
    Awesome little computer! Very low power consumption, this is why I chose this model for my project....Read more
    It works as expected. If you need a very low-power device that just works, this is for you. Note the lack of a network and composite video output....Read more
    11 customers mention value for money, 11 positive, 0 negative
    Customers find the Raspberry Pi Model A+ offers good value for money, describing it as a great cheap alternative.
    Good purchase and I like it. I just wish that I would have picked up the B+ model instead....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
    The A+ is a great Pi for inexpensive embedded systems. It's worked out perfectly for my project.Read more
    Great low cost SBC.Read more
    14 customers mention usb port, 5 positive, 9 negative
    Customers have mixed experiences with the USB port, with some reporting lack of connectors, while one customer successfully connected to their LAN automatically.
    Amazing, these things are. Annoying that they only read from certain SD cards, but most newer SD cards work, just don't try to use a cheap 2GB card...Read more
    ...The lack of connectors and only half the board space make it easy to fit anywhere, only rivaled by the Pi Zero, which seems to have very limited...Read more
    ...They are using a defective USB receptacle in this model (search for it on Google, there is an entire thread), so beware...Read more
    ...Note the lack of a network and composite video output. You'll have to use USB with a wireless dongle.Read more
    6 customers mention slackness, 1 positive, 5 negative
    Customers report that the Raspberry Pi Model A+ is super slow.
    Slower then the Raspberry Pi Model B+, but that should be obvious given the amount of main memory....Read more
    Super slow compared to Model B.Read more
    It is slow when lodingRead 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

    Top reviews from the United States

    • charles w herbert
      5.0 out of 5 stars A good choice for robots or drones
      Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2015
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      The Model A+ is still available, and may be a good choice for embedded systems, such as in a robot or drone. The Model A draws less power, so batteries last longer than with newer models, and it has a smaller footprint.

      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.
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    • Donald Foltz
      4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent little brother to the B+
      Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2015
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      Tested with Raspbmc, Retropie and Raspbian which all were set up on a B+ but nevertheless worked good. Also tested with the camera module and PiGlow. I did notice one of the gpio pins is slightly longer than the rest.

      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!
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    • Just Ryan
      2.0 out of 5 stars Never A Good Experience with Model A+
      Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2022
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      I believe this was my second model A+. After about a year, the wifi chip stopped working. I had a previous model A+ that stopped working altogether. I used a case both times and supplied the recommended amount of power. I got these because I think they offer great performance for their compact form factor but I won't be buying anymore. I have like four Pi 3 B+ boards and one Pi 4 B+ and those things are durable. I think most of my 3 B+ models have been in use without any hardware malfunction since 2017. My Pi 4 has been in use for about 2 and 1/2 years without a problem. Just stick with the B+ or consider Pi Zero W's if you need something smaller and without a great deal of processing power or RAM.
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    • Keegan B. Connell
      5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome little computer!
      Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2015
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      Awesome little computer! Very low power consumption, this is why I chose this model for my project. I have been watching my power draw and, without accessories, it only draws about 150 mA on idle. With an Edimax WiFi dongle I see spikes up to a bit over 300 mA and it'll drop down to about 170 mA. I've run it for hours off of a battery.

      I'm using this one for a solar powered time lapse project with the pi camera module. I don't have it out in the field just yet, but I've seen some projects running for long periods of time with older less power sipping pi models, and my tests look good so far, so I think this should work out well for me :-)

      This thing is great for projects with low power and/or low processor needs (and maybe if a marginally smaller size helps?). If that's not what you're looking for, get the Raspberry Pi 2.
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    • AgentOrange
      1.0 out of 5 stars Defective USB receptacles on this model
      Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2015
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      I have 6 raspberry Pis, and I just got my first Model A+ because of the form factor. 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). They are using a defective USB receptacle in this model (search for it on Google, there is an entire thread), so beware...
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    • michael pounds
      3.0 out of 5 stars Good purchase
      Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2015
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      Good purchase and I like it. I just wish that I would have picked up the B+ model instead. Due to it having an internet connection, but it works out for what I wanted to do.
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    • Justin
      4.0 out of 5 stars In'it cute?
      Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2015
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      Love it, I received it today (I've also got a couple Model B and a Model B+). Stuck a 4 port un-powered hub in its only USB port, plugged in a USB-LAN adapter, keyboard and mouse into it. Unzipped a copy of NOOBS onto the micro SD card, connected an HDMI to DVI adapter to my extra LCD and put the power to it. Did the normal setup and it connected to my LAN automatically, gave me the options to install, ran through the setup, changed my pw/hostname and rebooted into the simple CLI environment.

      This little board is going to be the heart of my Halloween and christmas lights. During the summer it will probably just be a security camera rig.

      The model A+ is quite a bit smaller than the traditional Raspberry Pi so it's a wee more handy in that aspect. The lack of RAM doesn't really effect what I do with my Pi devices (Media clients, file servers, motion cameras and relay board control). If you plan on using this little guy as a desktop computer I highly suggest you squirt a little more cash at it and go with the Raspberry Pi 2.

      Can't wait for the case and wifi adapter to make it so I can drag it out of my office and see how it likes the great out doors.
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