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Raspberry Pi Zero Cookbook
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Raspberry Pi Zero Cookbook

by Edward Snajder
March 2017
Beginner to intermediate
422 pages
8h 4m
English
Packt Publishing
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Running RPZ on a battery

For prototyping, using a regular AC power source or desktop computer is the way to go. Once you've come up with some ideas for projects, perhaps outdoor temperature monitors or humidity sensors in your attic, you might find that there isn't AC power available.

Now that you know how to run your Raspberry Pi Zero wirelessly, with a battery source, you could run it as a low-profile, remote system. There are dozens of different things you can do with a wireless, battery-powered computer and a few sensors-your only limitation is how long your batteries can run.

Getting ready

Depending on how simple, long-lasting, or low-profile your solution is, there are a few different options.

USB battery pack

USB battery packs have become common, ...

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