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# Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** CE05971 · **Brand:** [Raspberry Pi](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/raspberry-pi-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/raspberry-pi-3-model-a-plus.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/raspberry-pi-3-model-a-plus.html.md))

The fan favourite Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ with WiFi, Bluetooth plus much more.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $43.52 (inc GST) — $39.56 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 75+ $38.37 (exc GST) · 150+ $37.58 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney).
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## Description

This board packs the same punch as the Raspberry Pi 3 B, on a smaller footprint. For the first time ever, this Model A board also has the beefy WiFi chip from the Model B. This is the perfect board if you're looking for **the power of the B with less power usage.**

- **The Brains - 64-bit SOC @ 1.4GHz** - Using the same Broadcomm BCM2837B0 as it's brother board, the processor is a tried and tested option for maker projects.
- **The Memory - 512MB LPDDR2 SDRAM** - A slight downgrade from the B , 512MB is more than enough for most projects.
- **Connectivity - 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi** **& Bluetooth** - Using the same specs as it's brother board, the A comes with 802.11.b/g/n/ac AND Bluetooth 4.2/BLE. That means your IoT projects can be tackled with this board.
- **Interfacing with Maker Gear - 40 Pin GPIO** - The GPIO is the same as all of the Pi's before it, meaning HATs, Pinouts and Adapter Plates all work the same way with the A
- **Seeing and Hearing the Pi - HDMI, DSI, CSI, 4 Pole Stereo and Composite Video** - With HDMI you can connect right up to any modern screen, the DSI connector is great for using Maker displays, the CSI connector allows you to hook a camera right into the Pi, and there's more by way of composite video. You'll be seeing your Pi desktop with ease.
- **Power: [5.1VDC](https://core-electronics.com.au/official-raspberry-pi-12-5w-micro-usb-power-supply.html) via micro-b USB**
 
### Comparing the Pi Model A with the other Pi Boards

We got hands on with the A as soon as it arrived and did some side-by-side tests. We found that the A uses less power than the B, but with almost identical performance. [Read the full write-up here](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-3-model-a-plus-compared/).

### Cases and Accessories for the Pi 3 Model A

We got our 3D Printing guru to whip up a case for the A as soon as it landed, it's got everything you need to enclose your Pi safely. However, most of the original A cases will fit the new board quite well. So that's a plus.

[Read our design and 3D Printing guide for the A case here. ](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/raspberry-pi/how-to-3d-print-case-raspberry-pi-model-a-plus/)

### Setting up your Pi 3 Model A

Once you get your Pi 3 Model A , you're going to want to use it. We did the same thing, and wrote [a handy guide on the process](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/raspberry-pi/getting-started-with-raspberry-pi-3-model-a-plus/) so that you can follow along and get going as soon as possible.

### Technical Specifications

- Processor: Broadcom BCM2837B0, Cortex-A53 64-bit SoC @ 1.4 GHz
- Memory: 512MB LPDDR2 SDRAM
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz IEE 802.11.b/g/n/ac wireless LAN, Bluetooth 4.2/BLE
- Access: Extended 40-pin GPIO header
- Video & sound: 1 × full size HDMI, MIPI DSI display port, MIPI CSI camera port, 4 pole stereo output and composite video port
- Multimedia: H.264, MPEG-4 decode (1080p30); H.264 encode (1080p30); OpenGL ES 1.1, 2.0 graphics
- SD card support: Micro SD format for loading operating system and data storage
- Input power: [5.1V](https://core-electronics.com.au/official-raspberry-pi-12-5w-micro-usb-power-supply.html) DC via micro USB connector, or 5V DC via GPIO header
- Environment: Operating temperature, 0–50°C
- Production lifetime: The Raspberry Pi 3 Model A will remain in production until at least January 2023
- Dimensions: 55mm x 65mm, if you need more look at the product brief below for full technical drawings.
 
### Documentation

- [Compliance](https://pip.raspberrypi.com/categories/512-raspberry-pi-3-model-a)

## Guides for this product

- [PiicoDev Motion Sensor MPU-6050 - Raspberry Pi Guide](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/piicodev-raspberrypi/piicodev-motion-sensor-mpu-6050-raspberry-pi-guide/)
- [PiicoDev Precision Temperature Sensor TMP117 - Raspberry Pi Guide](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/raspberry-pi/piicodev-precision-temperature-sensor-tmp117-raspberry-pi-guide/)
- [PiicoDev Atmospheric Sensor BME280 - Raspberry Pi Guide](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/raspberry-pi/piicodev-atmospheric-sensor-bme280-raspberry-pi-guide/)
- [PiicoDev Ambient Light Sensor VEML6030 - Raspberry Pi Guide](https://core-electronics.com.au/guides/raspberry-pi/piicodev-ambient-light-sensor-veml6030-raspberry-pi-guide/)

## Videos for this product

- [PiicoDev Motion Sensor MPU 6050 - Raspberry Pi Guide](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/piicodev-motion-sensor-mpu-6050-raspberry-pi-guide)
- [PiicoDev Ambient Light Sensor VEML6030 - Raspberry Pi Guide](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/piicodev-ambient-light-sensor-veml6030-raspberry-pi-guide)
- [PiicoDev Atmospheric Sensor BME280 - Raspberry Pi Guide](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/piicodev-atmospheric-sensor-bme280-raspberry-pi-guide)
- [PiicoDev Precision Temperature Sensor TMP117 - Raspberry Pi Guide](https://core-electronics.com.au/videos/piicodev-precision-temperature-sensor-tmp117-raspberry-pi-guide)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/r/a/raspberry-a_-4-test.jpg)