Raspberry Pi Model 3 A+
Best single-board computer for hobbyists building connected smart home projects.
This board is the gold standard for hobbyist computing, offering a significant speed boost and better thermal management without forcing you to buy new accessories. It keeps the familiar footprint you already know, though you will need to update your software to unlock the full potential of its upgraded wireless and networking capabilities.
$35.00
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Electromaker
Who it's for
- Makers building compact wearables or space-constrained embedded projects
- Developers needing high-performance processing in a tiny footprint
- Engineers requiring reliable, modern wireless connectivity for remote devices
Who should skip it
- Users running memory-heavy applications or complex desktop environments
- Projects requiring multiple wired peripherals or stable Ethernet connections
- Creators planning sustained, high-load tasks without active cooling solutions
Performance breakdown
Processing Speed
The 1.4GHz quad-core chip handles multitasking and light desktop tasks effortlessly.
Network Connectivity
Dual-band Wi-Fi and faster Ethernet make remote projects significantly more reliable.
Thermal Management
Integrated metal heatsink keeps temperatures stable during sustained, intensive workloads.
Hardware Compatibility
Retaining the classic footprint ensures your existing cases and HATs fit.
Power Versatility
PoE support via HAT adds professional flexibility for remote installation setups.
Software Ecosystem
Unmatched community support and Raspbian optimization make development incredibly accessible.
Key Specs
Microcontroller Processor
Broadcom BCM2837
Connectivity Protocols
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
USB Interface Types
Micro USB, USB-A Host
Operating Voltage
5.0 Volts
RAM Capacity
1024.0 MB
Flash Memory Capacity
0.0 MB
GPIO Pin Count
40.0
Clock Speed
1200.0 MHz
Form Factor
Raspberry Pi 3 B
Onboard Debugger
No
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