The size of a Raspberry Pi Zero is half the size of a Model A+. This is ideal for embedded projects where size and power requirements are stringent. Here are the specifications for the Raspberry Pi Zero:
A 1-GHz, single-core CPU
512 MB of RAM
Mini HDMI and USB on-the-go ports
Micro USB power
A HAT-compatible 40-pin header
Composite video and reset headers
Here is an image of the Pi Zero, obtained from www.wired.co.uk:
There are two ways in which we can connect the Pi Zero to a display:
Using mini-HDMI-to-HDMI converter, shown here:
Also, we can use VGA for display. For this, we need to use a mini-HDMI-to-VGA adapter.
Note
This can be purchased at https://www.adafruit.com/products/3048.
For conveniently using the GPIO pins of the Pi Zero, you can use any one of the following two-pin strip GPIO headers:
Also, for connecting various devices, a mini-USB-to-USB converter can be used.
Note
This can be obtained from https://www.adafruit.com/products/2910.